Ingrid is a Reiki Master Practitioner, trained in traditional Usui Shiki Ryoho Reiki. She integrates Reiki with her natural intuitive abilities and tailors each session to develop the best experience for each individual client, be it human or animal. Ingrid participates in the monthly volunteer Reiki program at Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington, working with cancer patients during various stages of their treatment.
Ingrid has extensive experience in many facets of the veterinary profession. During the twelve years she worked in veterinary clinics in various capacities, she gained a thorough understanding of pets' and owners' needs in what can often be a stressful environment for both. Her passion for educating pet owners and her love for animals, combined with her compassion and outstanding client communication skills, led her to realize her dream to serve pets in a more hands on and individual capacity by forming Healing Hands.
She views her role as that of a facilitator, assisting you and your pet in achieving and maintaining a natural state of balance and well-being and/or to adapt to physical limitations, changes, or injuries. The specific results of a session will be different for each animal or person.
Sessions are typically 20-30 minutes. Each individual pet is different. Some pets take to these touch therapies readily and will enjoy a full session even at their first appointment. Others may take some time to get used to the idea and "feel" of Reiki or massage and may initially only want a shorter session.
Reiki can be given hands on, as well as at a distance. Most pets, especially cats, take to Reiki readily. Some even say cats invented Reiki! Some pets get so relaxed they fall asleep during a Reiki treatment.
How many sessions will my pet need?
This depends entirely on your pet's state of health and individual needs. Some pets show visible improvement after only two or three sessions, others may take ongoing weekly or bi-weekly session. Improvement tends to be gradual, but in some cases, it can be dramatic after only a few sessions. As with all other services Healing Hands provides, frequency of sessions will be tailored to your pet's individual needs.
Can I learn how to do Reiki on my pet?
Reiki is transferred to the student by a Reiki Master Teacher through an attunement process. Please contact Healing Hands for information on Reiki classes in Northern Virginia.
What areas does Healing Hands serve?
Healing Hands serves pets in Fairfax County and the Eastern part of Loudoun County.
How much does a session cost?
The fee for a treatment for a pet is $40. For in-person treatments, a small travel charge may apply if the treatment is conducted at the pet's home and the pet lives outside Healing Hands' standard treatment area.
All treatments are by appointment only. Please contact Healing Hands at ingrid.healing.hands@cox.net or call 703-309-4296 to schedule an appointment
