Shelter Animal Reiki Association

Healing Animals with Meditation

—Ruthanne Hawkins

“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!!”

 

—Nancy Paglia

“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.”

—Barbara Shor

“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.”

—Kerin Monaco

“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.”

—Tara Peck

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

—Heather Shea

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

—Ruthanne Hawkins

“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.”

—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!!”

— Susan Roberts

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

—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!”

— Sally Lane, DVM

“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. “

—Patrick Rodgers, Veterinary Practice Mgr.

“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.”

—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.”

—Wilma Mahoney

“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.”

—Johanne Fraser

“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.”

—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.”

—Anne M., MA

“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!”

—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. “