Level 1 Animal Reiki in the Let Animals Lead® Method Certification Course at the CARE Foundation in Apopka, Florida
Cost: $425 with 25% donated to the CARE Foundation
Teacher: SARA Vice President Leah D'Ambrosio
Dates/Times: Saturday, September 28, 2024 and Sunday, September 29, 2024 from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm PT each day
Class size will be limited so don't delay!!
(Please refer to our refund policies below before making your purchase.)
This course is CPD Accredited and particpants can earn 12 hours credit.
Payment plans are available by request. Please email us at [email protected].
Discover the Magic of Animal Reiki: A Life-Changing Experience for Animal Lovers
Are you someone who adores animals and yearns to make a difference in their lives - and your own? Join us for an extraordinary 2-day Level 1 Animal Reiki Certification Course at the C.A.R.E. Foundation in Apopka, Florida. This beginner-friendly class is perfect for anyone looking to deepen their connection with animals and find a new path to personal growth and fulfillment.
We're offering a very unique, in-person training at the C.A.R.E. Foundation in Apopka, Florida that’s going to change your life! This is your opportunity to expand your skills and work with wild animals. This isn't just a class; it's an immersive experience into the heart of Animal Reiki and animals!
- No prior Reiki experience needed - just bring your love for animals!
- Learn a gentle, hands-off approach that respects animals' space and comfort
- Discover how to create a healing space for animals
- Experience the joy of connecting with magnificent wild animals in a safe, ethical way
Discover the Let Animals Lead® Method
Join us in learning a method that is the first of its kind. The Let Animals Lead® method of Animal Reiki was created by Kathleen Prasad in 2006, and has empowered Reiki Practitioners and Masters to support thousands of animals across the globe. This unique method, allows animals choice, freedom of movement and creates a space where true healing can occur. It is successfully being used in more than 72 shelters around the world!
This special class is taught by the Shelter Animal Reiki Association** Co-Founder and Animal Reiki veteran, Leah D’Ambrosio. Leah will guide you in discovering why the Let Animals Lead® method of Animal Reiki is distinctively different from human Reiki and is specifically tailored for animals. This method is about honoring the animal's space, employing meditation over physical touch, and respecting animals' autonomy and agency.
Cost: $425 with 25% donated to the CARE Foundation
Teacher: SARA Vice President Leah D'Ambrosio
Dates/Times: Saturday, September 28, 2024 and Sunday, September 29, 2024 from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm PT each day
Class size will be limited so don't delay!!
(Please refer to our refund policies below before making your purchase.)
Payment plans are available by request. Please email us at [email protected]
Discover a Groundbreaking Approach to Animal Wellness and Personal Growth
Join us for a transformative 2-day Level 1 Animal Reiki Certification Course at the CARE Foundation in Apopka, Florida. This course is perfect for anyone looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of animals, whether you're exploring professional avenues in animal care or seeking to enrich your relationship with animals in your life.
Why Choose the Let Animals Lead® Method?
- Respectful and Effective: Our method prioritizes the well-being and autonomy of animals, setting it apart as the most respectful and effective form of Animal Reiki.
- Skill-Based Learning: Dive into the essentials of traditional Shoden (Level 1) Japanese Reiki, adapted for animals, to create sessions that animals feel comfortable with.
- Positive Impact: Learn to shift focus from worry to positive outcomes, fostering trusting and beneficial connections with animals.
- Ethical Practice: Understand the ethical considerations of physical contact and how to conduct Animal Reiki sessions that honor the animal's space and comfort.
What You'll Gain:
- Practical Skills: Equip yourself with the ability to support animals in various settings, including wildlife and animals in captivity, through a compassionate and ethical approach.
- Enhanced Well-Being: Notice a significant positive shift in your own well-being, experiencing increased peace, grounding, and joy as you practice Animal Reiki.
- Comprehensive Resources: Benefit from a detailed 250-page manual/workbook, free weekly live interactive sessions, and ongoing support.
- Professional Recognition: Receive a beautiful certificate of completion, opening doors to further Animal Reiki education, and an invitation to join the Shelter Animal Reiki Association as a Practitioner member.
This Course Is Ideal If You:
- Are passionate about improving the lives of animals through non-invasive and respectful methods.
- Seek to develop a supportive skill set that benefits animals and enhances your understanding of their needs.
- Desire to contribute positively to animal welfare in shelters, sanctuaries, or your personal life, without the need for a veterinary background.
Join Us for a Practical and Transformative Experience
Don't miss this opportunity to learn a compassionate, ethical, and effective way to support animals and improve your own well-being. Secure your spot for September 28 and 29 at the CARE Foundation in Apopka, Florida, and take the first step towards becoming a certified Animal Reiki practitioner.
Location
The C.A.R.E. Foundation in Apopka, Florida. C.A.R.E. is normally not open to the public. They value the mental health and peace of their animals and restrict public access to only a couple of days a year.
For our special class, C.A.R.E. will be open to you for two full days during which time you will be meeting and working with some of the most awe-inspiring wild animals you’ll ever meet. You’ll get up close and personal with these majestic creatures in a way that’s respectful and safe. And the bonds you will create with these animals will last a lifetime!
Cost: $425 with 25% donated to the CARE Foundation
Teacher: SARA Vice President Leah D'Ambrosio
Dates/Times: Saturday, September 28, 2024 and Sunday, September 29, 2024 from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm PT each day
Class size will be limited so don't delay!!
(Please refer to our refund policies below before making your purchase.)
Payment plans are available by request. Please email us at [email protected]
**Kathleen Prasad and Leah D’Ambrosio founded the Shelter Animal Reiki Association (SARA) in 2008 and SARA and its members have been supporting shelters and the animals in their care for over 15 years with the Let Animals Lead® method of Animal Reiki. This method is so effective, vets, professional trainers, caregivers, animal welfare activists, and many others have incorporated it into their daily lives.
Here's a peak at what C.A.R.E. is like!
Class Location Details
Class will be held daily from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm PT at the C.A.R.E. Foundation in Apopka, Florida. Instruction will be held outside so be prepared for all types of temperatures and layer - we never know what the weather will be doing!
We ask that you bring lunch, snacks and water for yourself each day. If you are traveling and need suggestions for places to purchase provisions, we will provide lots of information for you in your confirmation email.
Speaking of traveling, if you are joining us from out of town, below are suggestions for transportation and lodging.
Transportation:
The nearest airport is Orlando International Airport (MCO). Uber and Lyft are around $70 each way. There are also many car rental companies located at the airport should you decide to rent a car. To find the best rental car price, we suggest you visit:
Lodging:
The two hotels we suggest are:
The Hampton Inn
The Holiday Inn Express
Room amenities at both hotels include a mini fridge, microwave, coffee maker, and a daily substantial breakfast (includes a hot item). Rooms are available with two queen beds if students would like to share.
We have a room discount at The Hampton Inn. The code is SA1 for a room rate of $139.
A third hotel to consider is the Hilton Garden Inn. Please note, this hotel does not include the amenities listed above.
Food:
During your time in Apopka, students will be responsible for their own meals. On the first night of class, we will have a unique opportunity to dine at one of the local restaurants (each student will be responsible for the price of their own meal) with C.A.R.E. Founder Christin Burford and one of her adorable monkeys.
Refund Policy:
We strive to provide high-quality education and an exceptional learning experience to all our participants. Please read the following refund policy carefully before enrolling in the class, as it outlines our guidelines regarding refunds.
1. No Refunds
Once you have enrolled in the class, please note that we do not offer any refunds under any circumstances. This policy is in place to ensure fairness and consistency for all participants. Therefore, it is essential to consider your commitment and availability before making a purchase.
2. Enrollment Transfer
If you are unable to attend the class after enrollment, we may consider a one-time enrollment transfer to another individual of your choice. Please contact our customer support within 10 days of the class start date to initiate the transfer process. The new participant must meet all the prerequisites and eligibility criteria for the class.
3. Class Cancellation
In the unlikely event that we need to cancel the class due to unforeseen circumstances or factors beyond our control, we will provide you with a full refund of the class fee. We will make reasonable efforts to notify you of the cancellation and process the refund in a timely manner.
4. Rescheduling
If the class needs to be rescheduled for any reason, such as the unavailability of the instructor or venue, we will inform you as soon as possible. In such cases, you will have the option to attend the rescheduled class or transfer your enrollment to a future class offering.
Please note that by enrolling in the class, you agree to abide by the terms and conditions outlined in this refund policy. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact Leah at [email protected]
Hear what students are saying about our amazing classes!
—Elaine Santiago
"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!"
—Tina Burgess
"Thank you, I loved everything about the class. Leah is an awesome teacher! ❤️"
—Ruthanne Hawkins
"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!!"
—Judy Holmes
"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!"
—Linda Ferdico
"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."
—Lauren Murphy
“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.”
—Shelley Seitz
"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."
—Monika Hudin
"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"
—Julie Blaquiere
"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."
—Cindy Williams
"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."
—Monika Hudin
"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."
—Wilma Mahoney
"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. "
—Melanie Jackson
"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!"
—Jenny Weishar
"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!"
—Susan Stevenson
"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."
—Cathy Chenard
"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!"
—Michele Santom
"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."
—Dorothy Scanlan
"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?!"
—Amanda Davy
"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."
—Carolyn Kristof
"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."
—Nancy Rudman
"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."
—Jaan Koninendyke-Sharpe
"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."
—Debbie Schneider
"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."
—Shelley Seitz
"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!"
—Julie Blaquiere
"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."