Radiance Series | Animal Reiki "Tails" from the Shelter with Teresa Montalbo

Welcome to Radiance, a series from the Reiki Women Podcast, where we explore how Reiki Ryoho is lived, practiced, and embodied in service to the world.In this episode, we’re joined by Teresa Montalbo, Reiki practitioner and founder of Unleash Your Inner Peace in Niagara, Canada, for a heartfelt conversation on offering Reiki treatments in animal shelters.Teresa shares her journey of working with shelter animals and the powerful shifts she has witnessed when animals are met with presence, patience, and compassionate care. From injured animals and first-time shelter experiences to pregnant animals, newborn puppies, and adoption support, this episode explores how the system of Reiki supports trust, regulation, and authentic expression in animals navigating stress and transition.We also reflect on the ways animals become teachers in Reiki practice, the impact of this work on shelter staff, and how offering Reiki treatments in shelters can become both a personal calling and a meaningful path of service.This episode is an invitation to slow down, listen deeply, and honor the quiet wisdom animals share when we meet them with care.Episode Timestamps:00:00 Introduction to Reiki and Animal Companions00:32 Welcome to Radiance: Exploring Reiki and Animals01:55 Meet Teresa: A Journey with Reiki and Animals03:31 Teresa's First Encounter with Reiki04:18 The Healing Power of Reiki: Gracie's Story06:44 Bringing Reiki to Shelters09:07 Teaching Reiki at Shelters10:54 First Shelter Experience: The Husky15:47 Reiki for Injured Animals19:11 Building Trust and Helping Adoptions23:00 Chanting and Sensory Experience with Animals23:46 Reiki and Intuition in Animal Care25:03 Experiences with Pregnant Animals in Shelters25:48 Reiki Sessions with Newborn Puppies27:45 Personal Reiki Journey and Energetic Shifts29:51 Animals as Teachers in Reiki Practice32:12 Impact of Reiki on Shelter Staff34:08 Incorporating Animal Reiki into Business38:15 Advice for Aspiring Animal Reiki Practitioners41:32 Encouragement for Volunteering at SheltersGuest Speaker: Teresa Montalbo https://www.unleashyourinnerpeace.com/Instagram:  @UnleashYourInnerPeace Facebook: @Unleash Your Inner Peace - Bring Your Dog to Yoga + Reiki --About the PodcastReiki Women Podcast shares the voices of women-identified Reiki practitioners from around the world. Through stories of healing, lineage, and spiritual practice, we explore the culture and community of Reiki practice.Join hosts Bronwen Logan, Carrie Varela, and Michaela Daystar as they reflect on the system of Reiki and the women who shape its path.Meet the Hosts🌿 Bronwen Logan —  @reikiwithbronwen 🌿 Carrie Varela —  @reikihealingsociety 🌿 Michaela Daystar —  @heartscapesreiki1496  🎧 Listen on Spotify, YouTube, and your favorite podcast platforms💛 Support us on BuzzSprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2217494/supporters/new📲 Join our Facebook group: facebook.com/reikiwomenpodcasts/groups#ReikiHealing #WomenInReiki #ReikiPodcast #ReikiLineage #ReikiCommunity #SpiritualPractice #shelteranimals #shelterfordogs #animalreiki #reikipractitionerSupport the show