From Heart to Hands - Kelowna

05/21/2025

10/01/2023

A few of my clients have recently had to say goodbye to their precious babies. This can be the hardest thing imaginable. I completely understand the heartache. Our pets can be the centre of our lives, especially in their senior years or when illness falls upon them. I know it isn’t easy, but I also know they are still here with you. As much as we would give anything to have their physical little bodies here with us, just know that their spirits remain by our side. Be open to feeling their presence and their love. Don’t second guess anything you may think you feel, hear, or see, because it is 100% them with you. Do you feel them on the bed? Do you hear their little footsteps or their licking? Do you see them in your dreams? Me too. And I want to tell you to trust it is them with you and to have an open heart to receive their love.
I have had clients come into the shop and say ‘hi Thor’ with no second guesses. I don’t question them or wonder, I just trust he is with me and I am meant to feel his spirit in that moment. I have had clients ask where my little black and white dog is that sits with Athena, and these are clients that had never even met Thor. When I tell them I don’t have a little dog anymore, they’re embarrassed. But I am grateful, my heart is full, and I know he is there.
Don’t ignore these moments, embrace them and welcome them into your days. They are not coincidences or mistakes. Your pets that have physically passed are still with you as your angels. Invite them into your meditations or your dreams, and know when you sense them, it’s because they’re with you ❤️

07/08/2023

I was snuggling with my girl, Athena, in the morning, the sun was hitting her just right. She looked so precious sun bathing on her bed so I took this photo of her (left)
I then got a notification for my ‘memories on this day’ five years ago. It was of my precious angel, Thor (right) sun tanning with the sun hitting his face just right.
I don’t believe in coincidences and know he was right there with us basking in the sunshine and love ✨ I love knowing he is still here with me, and some days his presence is so strong 🩵 Thank you for always watching over me, and your ‘little’ sister 💙

06/24/2023

Always see the light 🤍
When people come up to Athena, the first thing they comment on is her age, her lumps and bumps, and always feeling the need to tell me their opinion of her limited time. Some clients bring their dogs in, and they put all their focus on the dogs health concerns, past trauma, and anxiety. When people know a pet is unwell, they approach every interaction with sadness and pity.
Imagine if every time someone saw you, they gave off negative energy, pointed out your flaws, your old age, your health concerns and looked at you with sadness and fear.
As much as these are all real issues and as someone who works with pets, it is important to state any concerns that I need to know about, but it is not who the animal is.
I have always had a way to work with anxious and aggressive dogs, dogs with health concerns and troubled pasts. And I truly believe it is because I see them for the light that they are.
Every morning I wake up and see Athena through the lens of love, I see her for the whole, perfect spirit that she is. I focus on her strength, her health, her beautiful soul.
I guarantee that the animals feel the difference when approached with love instead of fear. This goes for humans as well. See the light, see with love ✨

05/12/2023

Let animals teach us. To be present, to slow down, to be in the moment and all that it has to offer. To not worry about the past, nor the future. Breath in and be grateful for all that is now 🌿

05/10/2023

Today I groomed two dogs that are very special to me that are both recovering from severe dog attacks. Trauma like this can set back an animal mentally as much as it can physically. This is just one example where having my Reiki training allows me to deepen my connection with my clients a little bit more. Reiki is about allowing the animal to be supported. Taking a few extra moments with these precious souls to let them know they are safe, they are supported in this moment and in their healing. We go at their pace, and stay mindful of how they are feeling. I am so lucky that I am trusted with these beautiful beings, and so proud of these two tough little guys for being so strong. Thankfully both of my fur nephews are healing and happy 🤍

03/27/2023

Our journey isn't a race to the end. Appreciate every part, sometimes we need to pause and take in the light.

01/30/2023

01/07/2023

Why I no longer believe that New Years is to set resolutions, but to rest, restore & reflect ✨

There is a great stillness this time of year. It’s time to rest. Time to turn inwards. In winter everything lies dormant in the silent earth, it is a sacred time of rest and reflection before the awakening and the slow build toward brighter days.
The energy of winter is of that of going within.
Don’t pressure yourself to make changes right now or to be in action… let the energies of new life and inspiration build slowly within you and by Spring you’ll be bursting with new energy and ideas. This is the nature of things… the cycles and rhythms of personal growth and change, as you consistently nurture yourself with compassion, allowing for rest and reflection.

I no longer get caught up in exhausting myself with New Years resolutions, but instead allow my body and soul what it needs during these cold, dark, still times. Always coming back to being at one with nature, now is the time to rest and go within 🖤

11/27/2022

We are pure magic. We are vibrant energy and we spread our light to everything we touch.

Remember how powerful you are!

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