"This program has deepened my understanding of Reiki, building on a solid but unpracticed base. My renewed commitment has been healing for me. I have been searching for a way to help others and since I like animals more than most people, Animal Reiki fits the bill."  

"This class will change your whole perspective on Animal Reiki. This method is well received by the animals as it truly honors them as the teachers. I am humbled every time as they have taught me so many lessons...all you have to do is ask & listen. You are letting them lead the session, you are not invading their space & you are reminding them through meditation how beautiful they are by showing them unconditional love from within your heart. Leah is an amazing teacher who shows her passion for this method & the animals in every class she teaches. I am forever grateful for this new perspective as it has provided me with a deeper connection & allows me to be a better Practitioner!!"  

"I was on the fence about signing up for this course because of finances but I’m so glad I did because this really was a unique opportunity to get to share Reiki with these incredible wild animals at the CARE Foundation. I would highly recommend going and taking this class to further your Animal Reiki practice."

"Leah's class at CARE was absolutely wonderful. Leah is an extraordinary teacher. She cares deeply for the animals as well as the students. She makes learning fun and exciting! It was such a privilege to be in the presence of so many different rescued animals, who are all well loved and cared for. And to know that the reiki presence is so calming for everyone there. My heart was overflowing with love and peace during and after the workshop."

"I’ve done a lot (and I do mean A LOT) of certifications, spiritual trainings, and personal development courses... but this was THE BEST INVESTMENT I HAVE EVER MADE in myself and journey. The most powerful part was how much healing I felt by simply being present with the animals. Let Animals Lead did not teach me how to do reiki. It taught me how to BE Reiki. I highly recommend this weekend adventure in healing and connection. I would do this all over again and I will remember the experience for the rest of my life. Leah was such a deep, humble, and organized guide. I would take more trainings with her. I also have been loving all the following up emails and resources."

"Leah was an incredible teacher and mentor. I love her teaching style and openness."

"Thank you Leah! You are an exquisite teacher. And, the program is life changing for me and the animals I serve."

"Leah is an amazing person & such a strong teacher & mentor. I am honored to be a part of the SARA community & excited to move forward to teach others about this amazing technique."

"Leah is a gifted teacher. She has so much information and presents it in a humble yet engaging way. I looked forward to every class and was engaged for the full class every time. Thank you again Leah!"

"Thank you, I loved everything about the class. Leah is an awesome teacher! ❤️"

"I have just become certified in the LAL Method with Leah D'Ambrosio. This course & the way that Leah teaches it is AMAZING!! There were so many "Ah-Hah" moments & what I thought I knew about Reiki was completely blown away by the concept of letting animals lead Reiki sessions. I surely didn’t understand what that meant but knew that I wanted to find a deeper connection with animals. Leah has been instrumental in changing my whole focus on animal reiki so much so that I am considering furthering my education so that I can teach this modality to other practitioners. If it wasn’t for her knowledge & her drive I wouldn’t have even considered doing this. I could see the passion in her eyes & hear it in her voice when she would introduce a new concept to the class. She was excited for us to learn & open to hearing what we had to say about it. Leah is amazing at what she does & this course will change the way that you practice & think about Animal Reiki!! I can say that I am a better practitioner for taking this course & learning the LAL Method!!"

"This class reaffirmed my conviction to work with animals! Leah was a wonderful teacher."

"Leah is a wonderful teacher. She is patient, caring, incredibly knowledgeable and has a great sense of humor (which I always value in any teacher). The Animal Reiki for Reiki Practitioner class is appropriate for anyone who has trained in any lineage of Reiki. Even those, like me, who have trained extensively in the Let Animals Lead® method, it serves as an excellent refresher. I learned new things and dusted off some tool in my bag. Any opportunity to learn from Leah is not to be missed!"

"I enjoyed learning Level 1 of the Let the Animals Lead method of Animal Reiki. Leah’s knowledge and expertise gave me valuable insights and fostered a meaningful learning experience. Overall, the course was comprehensive and enriching.  I have since studied with Leah through Level 2 and I look forward to completing Level 3. "

"I discovered a new level of connectivity studying the Let Animals Lead Method Level I class with Leah. The experience is transformative, comprehensive and thoroughly life enriching. I’m anticipating much enjoyment studying Levels 2-3 and incorporating the practices into daily life with our animal friends."

"The Animal Reiki for Reiki Practitioners Course taught by Leah D'Ambrosio is highly recommended for those looking to extend their practice to animals. As a Master Reiki Practitioner, I found the traditional hands-on approach less effective with animals. This course introduced me to the Let Animals Lead® method, which was a game-changer. Leah's empathy, passion, and experience were evident in every lesson, enhancing the learning experience. The course's comprehensive content, including the 6 Pillars of Let Animals Lead®, has been invaluable. Being part of the Shelter Animal Reiki Association now, I'm excited to join a community focused on animal welfare."

“In my initial conversation with Leah regarding the Animal Reiki for Reiki Practitioners course, she assured me it would be a transformative journey, and she couldn’t have been more accurate. This course provided me with the necessary tools and knowledge to boost my confidence in my practice and enable me to be the best possible version of myself to support the animals. Throughout this journey, I had unending support from Leah, who is truly a shining light in this world and incredibly easy to connect with. I wholeheartedly recommend this course for anyone looking to further their practice with animals. I’m immensely grateful for this wonderful experience.”  

"I just finished the Animal Reiki for Reiki Practitioner's course. With Leah's guidance and support, I gained valuable insight into and a new love for my practice.  Each week's homework brought such deep connections with the animals, and I feel like I've learned so much more than I could ever find in a manual. Take the class...do the homework...listen to the animals. I'm so grateful for this class and the many amazing lessons learned over our 8 weeks."

"Maybe it will sound like a cliche but ARRP class changed my life. And I can also say it changed the lives of animals and people around me. Working in a dog shelter in Croatia with 500 dogs is very hard, stressful, and emotional in many ways. I was even very close to quitting my job but Reiki and this course with Leah helped me to bring myself back to the path where I belong. What I've learned has helped me at my work and in my everyday life. The techniques are simple and easy but so powerful and helpful - for me, for the animals animals, and people around me. I've been able to support them with compassion, strength, light, and love. I also feel my colleagues at work come to me more often now for advice, or support, or just for sharing thoughts. And I admit, it feels very nice I can also say Leah is such a wonderful teacher! And not only a teacher but also a true friend with whom I could share all my experiences, even worries and doubts. I feel like talking to her made my light shine brighter and I hope and believe animals and people around me can feel it. I’m very grateful and touched that I had this wonderful opportunity and for still being a part of such a beautiful and loving community - Monika Hudin, Croatia"

"This class was exactly the kind of atmosphere you'd want out of an online course. It felt like we were right there in person with each other. It was easy to share, ask questions and connect with the others.The manual and all the extra files and information shared allowed me to dive deeper into this knowledge, and to expand my practice to a new level. My confidence has grown and this helps me spread word and be able to educate others on this lovely approach."

"In January 2023, I started on a new journey of learning Reiki for animals, with Let Animals Lead Animal® class, Animal Reiki for Reiki Practitioners. It was so life changing for me. Once the course was complete, I knew in my heart that I wanted to teach this way of being with the animals, my pets, all sentient beings. I embarked on my next step with the Let Animals Lead® Level 3 Teachers Training with Leah. I knew from the first day of class, this is where I was meant to be and to teach others this beautiful, gentle, nonevasive approach of Animal Reiki. Just learning to BE and not DO Reiki has changed everything inside of me. Leah is so passionate about this practice it is hard not to rub off on her students. How she taught Level 1 – 3 is invaluable to any animal lover wanting to expand their Animal Reiki business. The manuals and other important material we received are priceless. Leah holds a beautiful, loving, safe space for all her students. I now have more confidence within to teach this method of Animal Reiki than that of how I had been taught in previous years, all thanks to Leah. Leah also guided us on how to create a strong business. Her way of teaching will remain within me for the rest of my days. Leah is a wonderful teacher and mentor. I highly recommend Leah and all her classes. You will be filled with love and inspiration."

"I started this journey of Let the Animals Lead® with Leah and I couldn’t have found a better teacher. I believe if we are open, Reiki will lead us where we need to go. Having practiced human Reiki for a few years, I wanted to explore animal reiki in a less restricted environment than what human reiki had to offer. I found that utilizing human touch methods with animals didn’t really work. I was introduced to Kathleen Prasad’s method and this started me on a journey. I took all my levels with Leah including teacher level. I thoroughly enjoyed Leah and the classes she presented. She is a wonderful teacher. I was first concerned the online class would be limited just by the very nature of being on-line. I did not find that at all. Leah presented the material and resources in a very professional and concise manner. She was very generous to each student to ensure that we all had input. There was always a follow-up email that included even more resources. Taking the teacher level with Leah really opened up my being to go deeper within and I truly feel a shift and a change in the way I am approaching various aspects of my life. I thank her for her wisdom and authenticity. Leah is always available for help and you can find her every Wednesday morning as she and Jamie offer free zoom meetings. If you can make the zoom meetings, they are always worth your time."

"I highly recommend this course! Leah is a knowledgeable and experienced teacher in this field. I really enjoyed her teaching style and methods. Classes were chock full of information, discussion, sharing, and answering questions. She is very personable and caring which made me feel very comfortable. I have never been very good at meditating on my own, and Leah provided guided meditations, tips for meditating, simple meditation practices and recordings. I now easily connect into a meditation mind-set. I learned ways to improve my own mind/body/spirit connection everyday which has had a big impact on my pets and animals that I come in contact with. I'm excited to use the techinques/info. that I learned to help animals of all kinds."

"I am so grateful for the opportunity to take the ARRP class with Leah! Leah was not only a teacher, she was a true friend. I could share all my experiences with her at any time, and with her support and light everything went easy and smooth. I waited for every lesson with an open heart and I learned so much and developed my Reiki practice very strongly every week. Almost every day I had beautiful examples how these easy and simple tools worked. They helped me in my work at a shelter with 500 dogs! So simple and easy, but so powerful, and so helpful, for me, and for the dogs around me in the shelter, and also in my home. I’m really touched and gratefull for being a part of such a beautiful and loving community."

"I recently took Leah's Let Animals Lead Level 3 Teacher training. The class was life changing! Leah was so generous with her time and information. She is passionate about this practice and it shows. We covered how to teach all levels as well as learned the Level 3 material. Leah held the space beautifully and encouraged all to share their experiences which gave the students a chance to get to know each other. We were also treated to Leah's guidance on creating a strong business. I highly recommend Leah and her classes!"

"This course was a game changer for me. I came to this course as an Animal Reiki Practitioner. I had been taught to share Reiki with animals somewhat similar to the way you share with humans, but without the rituals. This course truly opened my eyes and my heart. Learning to meditate, chant was something new to me, but I was determined to learn. After only 2 weeks I started to feel a huge shift within myself. I was calmer, more relaxed, more at peace with everything. I was more connected to my higher self and to the animals. This method of practicing Animal Reiki has also helped me with my Animal Grooming which I can honestly say I see a huge difference in the animals. Leah is a fantastic teacher. Her expertise, guidance, support is like no other course I have ever taken. This in itself meant a lot to me. I am so grateful that I followed through with the decision to take this class as it is thorough and taught with love and compassion. I highly recommend this class to anyone wishing to work with animals, you will not regret it. I thank you so much Leah for helping me to change the way I practice Reiki with both animal and human. "

"I came to "Animal Reiki for Reiki Practitioners" as a practicing Reiki Master Teacher of 12+ years, who worked with both humans and animals. I had always felt that letting the animals approach me for physical contact felt right but I had no idea how right! My eyes have been opened to seeing Animal Reiki as not an offshoot of my human practice, but as an entirely different Reiki system to be learned, honed, and honored. In this class, we were blessed to have Leah as our patient, knowledgeable, always available teacher of everything Animal Reiki. I have never taken a class that was so thorough and well supported by both a wealth of hands on information and honest dialogue that made us all desire to improve and grow more within ourselves, our community, and our practice. Thank you to both Leah and SARA for changing my life and taking my practice both animal and human to an entirely new level of Love and Light!"

"Since taking this class, my animals sure look forward to my nightly sessions now! They don't run away! They come and find me, actually seek me out! I have also noticed everything likes to be around me now. Bugs, wild animals, my pets, you name it. Not just when I'm doing a session either, so I figured my whole presence or vibe must be a tad different now too. A little confirmation I have noticed that I never aimed for happened recently. I noticed my dog's hair on her belly is filling in again. She usually loses it from stress and it’s bare down there. Since doing this practice with her, it’s been growing back! Huzzah! Also, my old kitty is starting to bathe herself again! She was getting a little frumpy, full of knots, a tad stale smelling, she had the old kitty thing going for her. But since my little mascot has been joining me for sessions, she is grooming herself again! This class has definitely added some more tools to my bag!"

"When I worked in a boarding facility for many years, I performed pet massage and various modalities of energy work. I remember how I wanted the dogs to stay with me and not walk away. It was very frustrating at the time when some of them didn’t want to be touched and walked away. I’m so thankful for the Let Animals Lead® method. I wish I had taken this class back then. What a difference it would have made for myself and the lovely dogs I had the honor to work with. I’ve also taken a lot of Reiki classes before, and I’m blown away by how detailed and informative this class was. It contains a wealth of information. Leah is an incredible teacher."

"I absolutely loved the Animal Reiki for Reiki Practitioners course!  I learned so much from the instructor,  Leah D’Ambrosio, and the stories she shared. Leah created a very caring and safe group experience where I was able to learn and ask questions. I really enjoyed learning the different ways to meditate with animals and the chants. If you are a reiki practitioner of any level and want to work with animals I highly recommend this course!"

"I would highly recommend anyone who is interested in working with animals with Reiki to take this extremely informative teleclass. It opened up a whole new perspective on Reiki, specifically animal Reiki. The class is extremely well run and Leah shared knowledge that you could never get from any book as it was directly from her heart and her personal experiences. I looked forward to each and every week with this wonderful group of people. It definitely left me wanting more knowledge in this field. I recently had the pleasure of meeting one of my fellow students in person and have kindle a new friendship."

"I enthusiastically recommend the class, "Animal Reiki for Reiki Practitioners".  Leah was so welcoming and she immediately created a space where it was safe for us to share our experiences.  I'm not one to voluntarily open up, but I felt comfortable doing so with her.  This class really opened my eyes as to the connection one can establish with an animal by creating the "Reiki space" and inviting that animal in.  Who wouldn't want to experience that?!"

"Leah is a wonderful teacher and someone you feel you can really connect with even if it is only via email from another country! Listening to other peoples’ experiences is so interesting and just knowing you have a supportive network available to you through SARA as and when you start offering Reiki to animals is an added bonus. If you are interested in offering Reiki to animals but need some confidence to go out there and do so I warmly encourage you to take this course. You won’t regret it."

"The course brought a new awareness to how I practice Reiki with animals as well as people.  Learning more about breathwork, chanting and finding my place "within" myself, have opened up a deeper level of healing, understanding and oneness.  I'm truly blessed to have been a part of this course."

"I went into this class thinking it would mostly reinforce the Reiki training I already had, with the exception of adding Reiki for animals into the mix.  Wow, was I wrong!  This class is thorough and deep and taught with compassion.  This class brought me to a deeper level in my own Reiki practice and instilled in me a humbling appreciation for working with animals.  A very valuable and worthwhile course.  Thank you Leah for your warmth and sensitivity."

"It was an absolute pleasure and an illuminating experience taking SARA Reiki with Leah. She is an outstanding teacher and it was apparent that she is passionate about SARA and is exceedingly knowledgeable. I am attuned in 2nd Level Western style Reiki, but this Japanese-based form of Reiki felt so much more natural and relevant in working with animals. I highly recommend this course for anyone wishing to positively impact the lives of others. I am glad I participated and look forward to using it in my volunteer work at Humane Society of Southwest Washington, and upon completion of my Small Animal Massage Therapy certification."

"Taking this course has made my shelter practice go more smoothly and effectively. I love that I can plant myself in a busy room and offer a session with all the kitties there and be confident that they are getting whatever they want from it. I still greet each one individually to offer whatever social contact they want as well which is also fun for me! And I know that every time I'm there I will be improving more and more."

"Leah’s class created so many wonderful shifts in my Reiki practice. She’s provided me with an incredible set of tools that no doubt will continue to teach me and expand my practice for years.  I’m deeply grateful to have found this class and to have been able to take it from home!"

"This class was transformative for me, It allowed me to solidify the foundation of my animal reiki practice. I gained more confidence in my delivery of what animal reiki is all about with the Let Animals Lead® Method. I've grown personaly and so has my practce during those 8 weeks , I feel better equiped to spread awareness about this beautiful practice."

"This class was wonderful. Kathleen guided us through the teachings, helping us to unfold, in a loving and gentle way. Her healing presence was strongly felt in this online format as was the loving and earnest energy of the other students. I feel much stronger in my practice. Thank you, Kathleen, for making this possible."

"This class solidified my desire to practice reiki with animals. And, more importantly, it showed me how important Reiki is to me personally. This is a well constructed class, allowing plenty of time to practice and experience during the week and share during the online session. Kathleen’s presence shines through in the online class so there is no difference to being online with her instead of sitting in a barn next to her. Kathleen delivers the material in an inspiring and, yet practical, way. Bonding with the other classmates over the 8 weeks was and unexpected bonus! This class has changed the way I observe and interact in my daily life."

"Kathleen’s expertise, knowledge, and beauty of being shines through the virtual pathways ! Her class is an exceptional experience with comprehensive teachings and delightful and inspiring interactions with classmates – The course provides an abundance and wealth of information and tools to begin the journey of offering Reiki to all species. Life changing and life affirming, I cannot recommend it highly enough!"

"Prior to taking this course, I did not feel equipped to be able to enter a shelter in a way that I felt would serve the animals. I did not quite understand even what animal reiki meant though I did have practical experience with hands-on/distance reiki with humans which I learned was very different from animal reiki. At the end of this course, I felt like I was very well prepared to ‘be’ reiki in a shelter and be able to be of service to those there and in fact, I was able to conduct my first reiki session shortly after the course ended."

"I am so grateful that Kathleen offered this class online because it’s the only way I was able to take it. I love that even though it is over, I can go back and listen to the recordings again and again. That for me is such a bonus because I get to re-experience the energy and animation of her teaching as well as the meditations. The classes are full of information, wisdom, sharing and support and Kathleen had so much practical advice for us as we shared our experiences and questions. I’m looking forward to taking the Level II class at some point."

"I took this class as a refresher and it was amazing! Perfect for those new to Reiki and for practitioners/teachers who want a “back to the basics” refresher. The format promotes immersion in and contemplation of each concept and/or technique, which helped deepen my practice by bringing me back to the basics. Kathleen’s wisdom and teaching, as always, was life changing, energizing and inspirational. Learning from and becoming friends with other Reiki practitioners around the world is an added perk! I highly recommend this class to anyone new to Animal Reiki and seasoned practitioners looking for a refresher."

"This is a wonderful class. The pace (8 weeks) gave us plenty of time to practice the meditations and absorb the resources. Kathleen covered all the pertinent information during the course to help students begin to establish their own daily practice and gain an understanding of her ‘let animals lead’ method of Animal Reiki. The small class size was beneficial in that we all had an opportunity to share our experiences during the session. I personally felt the energy of the Reiju that Kathleen offered us during every class."

"This class is amazing and taking it online is a great way to train with Kathleen if you are not able to get to one of her in-person classes.Kathleen helped me to understand how simple her approach is to work with Reiki and animals can be. Who would have thought that one can create a healing space anywhere! Kathleen is an amazing animal ambassador and I feel very blessed to be training with her virtually. I highly recommend this Level 1 Animal Reiki Online Certification class and am very grateful to Kathleen for making Level 1 available online. Thank you, Kathleen!"

"Thank you for this wonderful class.. to put a one liner.. Excellent class! So much information, was so glad this was a webinar for 8 weeks instead of a day class. Having the class notes and the video/audio from the class will be very helpful for review. Having the time with others helped to understand where everybody was in the training, appreciated their inputs. So sad at Week 8 that it was ending.. but looking forward to future classes. Onward with my practice…"

"I came into this class knowing little about animal reiki and left so full of knowledge it’s amazing. And through what she taught me I am healing myself as well as offering my help to animals. She has a light about her, and a kind, learned soul that shows through in her teachings. So all in all, if you are looking for a fantastic animal reiki class, this one’s for you."

"I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to participate in the Level 1 Animal Reiki course on line. I learned so much about animal reiki and myself. Kathleen was such a great teacher. She provided the knowledge we needed and the support as well. I can’t explain the personal change this course has given me. I am unable to share in an inperson class because of my cats personal needs. This was perfect. I enjoyed the homework every week and the sharing. I look forward to the Level 2 animal reiki class on line as well."