Regular wellness exams and bloodwork are the cornerstones of preventative health care – both for people and for pets. But cultivating deeper wellness often means seeking out therapies that support your pet’s physical and emotional well-being beyond the physical level.

As integrative veterinarians, we recognize a holistic approach to wellness that embraces more than just symptoms that we see in the body. Your pet’s emotional health and physical environment are also very important for overall wellness. Holistic therapies such as pet massage and reiki are two healing modalities that are great additions to your pet’s wellness care that reach health at a different level.

What is Reiki for pets?

Reiki (pronounced ray-key) is an ancient energy healing technique from Japan that uses energy to induce relaxation, reduce pain, and speed healing. It is a non-invasive practice where a trained practitioners places their hands on or near the pet’s body to generate energy movement and healing. Pets are usually very calm and lying down or even falling asleep during these relaxing sessions.

Reiki can help with a wide range of conditions, including:

  • Anxiety, fear, or stress (especially after trauma or change)
  • Recovery from surgery or illness
  • Chronic conditions (such as arthritis, allergies, digestive issues)
  • Behavioral issues
  • End-of-life support and hospice care

What is pet massage?

Similar to that for humans, pet massage uses hands-on manipulations of the muscles and soft tissues of the body to help reduce muscle tension, improve circulation, support joint health, and improve overall health and well-being.

Pet massage can be particularly good for:

  • Pets with muscular injuries
  • Arthritis
  • Orthopedic conditions
  • Mobility issues
  • Anxiety and hyperactivity
  • Age-related discomfort

Both reiki and pet massage are valuable therapies for many reasons. Both therapies are non-invasive, the help with pain management and relaxation, and help to stimulate circulation in the body.

To learn more about these therapies and to find out how they can assist your pet, contact us at (973) 606-1101 so that we can assist you and help you to schedule your first reiki or massage appointment today! Durimg the month of May 2025, save 10% off your first reiki, massage, or combined reiki & massage appointment, either 30 or 60 minutes.