Testimonials
My dog Timmy was a rescue that came from a horribly abusive background. He was beaten, abused and neglected by several people in his history in several different situations.
He is from Edinburgh, Scotland where he was born in an animal shelter. The shelter was not the most humane. From there he was adopted out to a family that couldn't handle him and they became abusive and he went back to the shelter. A vet student from America then adopted Timmy and brought him and her Scottish boyfriend here. Upon his arrival to the U.S., the vet didn't have her ducks in a row and Timmy ended up in quarantine for eight weeks. After being cleared, for approximately a year Timmy suffered at the hands of the vet's abusive boyfriend before he was accused of a crime and deported back to Scotland. Timmy proved to be too much for the vet to handle and he was subsequently neglected and abused by being locked in a crate for 15 hours a day. The vet hired me to get him out at least once a day for a walk, more than anything to ease her guilt for having the dog live in a crate. The first time that I met Timmy he lunged at me and bit me three times. I persisted because I had a little bit of knowledge of the dog's background and wanted to help. While I would walk him he would viciously bark, growl, froth at the mouth and lunge at every single person that he saw no matter how far away down they might be. He was in such fear of people that he would flip out and try to scare them off before they had the chance to get close to him. Those were horrible walks! I was constantly fighting with this dog that was 70 pounds of pure muscle. He is a ridgeback pitbull mix and is very strong. I worked with Timmy over the course of a few months and managed to be able to get him to walk down the street without trying to kill everyone he saw. The vet wanted to get rid of this “vicious” dog that she helped create because she couldn’t handle him. I literally rescued this dog off the examination table moments before the she was going to euthanize him.
I knew Tim had a long way to go, anyone that he met he mistrusted and would become aggressive, but I could see past that and knew there was a sweet dog behind all that fear. Over the course of about three more months with constant training I made really good progress with Timmy but he was always fearful and ready to attack anyone he saw. Meeting people was very hard for him. I introduced Donna Baker, a Reiki practitioner, to Timmy with the hopes that eventually she would be able to give him Reiki. After a few more meetings with her he grew to trust her enough that she could touch him and give him Reiki. We began weekly sessions with Timmy and it was at that point that the most striking change took place. When I originally started his Reiki treatments I wasn't one hundred percent convinced that it was going to do any good as he was so fearful and I wasn't sure he could take it in as it is meant to be, but felt that having someone be able to at least lay their hands on him, especially his head, would be good for him in the long run. In fact, Reiki seemed to do him the most good out of everything that I have tried with Timmy. Timmy became much less anxious, more relaxed and trusting of people. Although he needs a proper introduction, and probably will for the rest of his life, I don't think he's ever going to be the kind of dog that willingly meets people with a wagging tail, but he is much easier with greeting people now. He doesn't lunge and try to kill everyone he sees and I am able to walk him down the street and pass people without him so much as even looking at them. I feel that Reiki was the one thing that propelled Timmy's progress forward to where we are today, a fairly well-adjusted dog that I can take on walks, take on trips and help with me as a dog walking partner in my business. Timmy and I owe a lot to Donna and Reiki. I don't think we would be this far along in his rehab if it weren't for Reiki.
- Debra Gallo
He is from Edinburgh, Scotland where he was born in an animal shelter. The shelter was not the most humane. From there he was adopted out to a family that couldn't handle him and they became abusive and he went back to the shelter. A vet student from America then adopted Timmy and brought him and her Scottish boyfriend here. Upon his arrival to the U.S., the vet didn't have her ducks in a row and Timmy ended up in quarantine for eight weeks. After being cleared, for approximately a year Timmy suffered at the hands of the vet's abusive boyfriend before he was accused of a crime and deported back to Scotland. Timmy proved to be too much for the vet to handle and he was subsequently neglected and abused by being locked in a crate for 15 hours a day. The vet hired me to get him out at least once a day for a walk, more than anything to ease her guilt for having the dog live in a crate. The first time that I met Timmy he lunged at me and bit me three times. I persisted because I had a little bit of knowledge of the dog's background and wanted to help. While I would walk him he would viciously bark, growl, froth at the mouth and lunge at every single person that he saw no matter how far away down they might be. He was in such fear of people that he would flip out and try to scare them off before they had the chance to get close to him. Those were horrible walks! I was constantly fighting with this dog that was 70 pounds of pure muscle. He is a ridgeback pitbull mix and is very strong. I worked with Timmy over the course of a few months and managed to be able to get him to walk down the street without trying to kill everyone he saw. The vet wanted to get rid of this “vicious” dog that she helped create because she couldn’t handle him. I literally rescued this dog off the examination table moments before the she was going to euthanize him.
I knew Tim had a long way to go, anyone that he met he mistrusted and would become aggressive, but I could see past that and knew there was a sweet dog behind all that fear. Over the course of about three more months with constant training I made really good progress with Timmy but he was always fearful and ready to attack anyone he saw. Meeting people was very hard for him. I introduced Donna Baker, a Reiki practitioner, to Timmy with the hopes that eventually she would be able to give him Reiki. After a few more meetings with her he grew to trust her enough that she could touch him and give him Reiki. We began weekly sessions with Timmy and it was at that point that the most striking change took place. When I originally started his Reiki treatments I wasn't one hundred percent convinced that it was going to do any good as he was so fearful and I wasn't sure he could take it in as it is meant to be, but felt that having someone be able to at least lay their hands on him, especially his head, would be good for him in the long run. In fact, Reiki seemed to do him the most good out of everything that I have tried with Timmy. Timmy became much less anxious, more relaxed and trusting of people. Although he needs a proper introduction, and probably will for the rest of his life, I don't think he's ever going to be the kind of dog that willingly meets people with a wagging tail, but he is much easier with greeting people now. He doesn't lunge and try to kill everyone he sees and I am able to walk him down the street and pass people without him so much as even looking at them. I feel that Reiki was the one thing that propelled Timmy's progress forward to where we are today, a fairly well-adjusted dog that I can take on walks, take on trips and help with me as a dog walking partner in my business. Timmy and I owe a lot to Donna and Reiki. I don't think we would be this far along in his rehab if it weren't for Reiki.
- Debra Gallo
Donna is a real gem with a thorough understanding of Reiki energy work. She has a calm and grounded way about her that my fearful dog Josie immediately responded to. Her approach was gentle and kind. Josie has suffered with debilitating anxiety since being rescued from a shelter. Donna has helped her to feel more confident and trusting. Reiki treatments have also reduced her stress and has enhanced her overall quality of life. I believe in her skills so much that I booked a session for myself. I felt fabulous! I highly recommend Donna!!
- Julie
- Julie
Myself and my beloved dog Spanky have both been recipients of Reiki with Donna. Her sessions offered a quiet, calming and restorative break from our everyday hectic lives. Don't miss a chance for yourself and/or your pet for this soothing respite in your day. You will feel energized and wonderfully relaxed. I did and I believe Spanky did too.
-Patty Ann
-Patty Ann
As Owner of Saddle Brook Farm Animal Rescue, our number one priority is restoring the physical and mental health of all the horses that come to us. We strive to make sure we are giving these horses a happy, healthy and peaceful second chance
(for some, its a third or fourth chance) at life. Over the past 3 years, Donna has volunteered her time as a Reiki practitioner. She has become an integral part in helping the horses adapt to life at our farm and for them to know they are loved and safe, treated those that may have fallen ill or have an ailment and provided Reiki for their general well being. She has my trust and the trust of my horses in knowing that she is helping them to heal themselves.
-Helen King
(for some, its a third or fourth chance) at life. Over the past 3 years, Donna has volunteered her time as a Reiki practitioner. She has become an integral part in helping the horses adapt to life at our farm and for them to know they are loved and safe, treated those that may have fallen ill or have an ailment and provided Reiki for their general well being. She has my trust and the trust of my horses in knowing that she is helping them to heal themselves.
-Helen King
After my Reiki session with Donna I felt a relaxation and balance I have never felt with years of sports massage. Honestly at first I was skeptical of having a Reiki session, since for years in my athletics I tried relaxation techniques and meditation with really no success. I travel for work so being on the road all week is stressful with not much down time and I was suffering from lots of aches and pains from years of running. When Donna approached me to try a session I did and what a great experience. It took me a while to relax but once I did it was an amazing experience. Donna was able to pinpoint stress areas and injuries I had and focused on those. After the session I truly felt a inner peace and sense of well being. I will definitely keep Reiki with Donna in my future.
- Kathy
- Kathy