Kay Robinson SARA Teacher

Animals have always been a centerpiece of Kay Robinson’s life. Her love of animals started at a very young age. In fact, her first and fondest memories always involved animals. For a short time her family lived on a refuge as caretakers of rescued wildlife and farm animals in Florida. This experience left a deep and lasting impression.

Kay enjoyed a successful retail management career for nearly 20 years; however, something always seemed missing: animals! Farewell retail! Hello animals! In 2004 she became a professional pet sitter and owns Peaceful Pets Pet Sitting in Lawrenceville, GA.

Even though Kay had Reiki treatments for herself to help relieve pain and symptoms associated with Crohn’s Disease, it never occurred to her to become a Reiki practitioner until reading ‘Animal Reiki: Using Energy to Heal the Animals in Your Life.’  Once again animals led her to deeper levels of healing and service. In 2006 Kay began her Reiki training and has studied all 3 levels within the system. She completed her Animal Reiki Teacher training with Kathleen Prasad in 2008.

Kay offers Reiki to the animals and teaches classes at Gwinnett Humane Society in Gwinnett County, GA and Storybook Farm Equine Rescue in Tunnel Hill, GA. She is extremely honored to be a part of SARA and to have the opportunity to help make the world a better place for the animals with Reiki.

Kay lives in Lawrenceville, GA  with her husband, 3 Chow Chows, 3 cats, and frog.

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Self-Care for Animal Caregivers:

The timeliness of this class being on the day I found out I must move is not coincidental. There ‘s a reason I was here. I look forward to knowing and understanding more …
-Beverly Penner

This class was very relaxing and comforting.
-Cat Denton

The meditations and relaxation techniques were very useful. Kay was a wonderful teacher who explained everything very thoroughly. Great job!
-Gwinnett Humane Society Foster Parent

Kay was wonderful. She is very supportive and a good communicator. She made everyone feel comfortable and welcome.
-Gwinnett Humane Society Foster Parent

Kay definitely puts people at ease–no pressure to do anything they’re not comfortable with–and truly contemplates questions and the best way to answer them. Remembering to focus on me in order to better help the animals was the most important lesson.
-Kathy Duprey, Gwinnett Humane Society Foster Parent

Level 1 Reiki and Reiki for Animals

I was very impressed – Reiki with animals was most beneficial. I am interested in more classes.
Sheri McElroy, HSFC Board of Directors

I had an amazing experience and enjoyed it. Thank you!
Jill Gooch, HSFC Executive Director

Having the opportunity to practice in class was very validating.
Yvette Matzek, HSFC Volunteer Coordinator

Kay Robinson is the perfect teacher! There was nothing that was left out or not answered.  She is amazing in her passion.
Michele Lowe

The foster parents of the dogs and cats of Gwinnett Humane Society are fortunate recipients of Kay’s generous spirit and loving heart. Kay routinely sits with our animals and offers Reiki to them. She takes genuine pleasure in our happy adoption stories. Kay has become a valued member of our placement team with the help of Reiki.

Those who work with and love animals understand we communicate with them through our energy. I chose to take her Level I Animal Reiki Class so I could better channel that energy to promote peace and healing for the animals in my care. I have witnessed first hand the physical, emotional, and psychological effects of Reiki on animals. Reiki can benefit these animals by alleviating their fears and allowing potential adopters to see their true beauty and personality. We offer Reiki to those in our care and continue with that offering as they transition into their forever homes.

Thank you, Kay, for supporting our efforts and helping us make a difference in the lives of animals in Gwinnett County.
- Sharon Mahoney, Placement Chair – Gwinnett Humane Society

Kay has been pet sitting and offering Reiki treatments to my dogs for many years. I have witnessed the healing effects of Reiki many times, in many different dogs. Recently my husband and I took in a foster dog, Dude. He was born with severe hip dysplasia and knees that easily dislocate. The road ahead would not be an easy one. Even before his first surgery, with Reiki treatments, we began to see improvement in Dude’s comfort and mobility. This motivated me to actually take her Level I Animal Reiki class so that I could be a more active participant in Dude’s healing journey. His progress has far exceeded everyone’s expectations!

As a volunteer for Gwinnett Humane Society , I have ample opportunity to offer Reiki to many animals. One such opportunity presented itself on a Saturday afternoon at the adoption center. The adoption center can be a scary place for the dogs and cats with unfamiliar sounds and smells. A spring thunderstorm was rolling through escalating the anxiety that was already present in several of the animals. This was Scotty’s first day. I began offering him Reiki. Within minutes he curled up in a corner of his crate, and his breathing became easier. Logan already an expert Reiki participant, readily accepted it and stopped shaking in his crate. The calm spread throughout the center.

Thank you, Kay, for introducing me to Reiki and opening my eyes to all the good that it can bring.
- Kathy D.

I run an equine rescue and have several animals with physical or emotional issues. Many have both.  Kay has visited the farm to work with the animals and has also done several distance sessions.

I was skeptical about Reiki and found Kay while desperate to help an ailing donkey. I was willing to try anything and traditional medicine wasn’t helping her. So I figured I’d at least give it a shot.  After only one distance session she (Faith the donkey) was feeling much better and only continued to improve throughout the week. I was very happy to see this! Reiki has continued to help her, especially when she has those inexplicable bad days.

Kay has also worked with a depressed gelding who wanted nothing to do with people. His attitude improved tremendously after one session. Many other horses at the farm have benefited from the Reiki sessions. I could go on and on.

I am definitely no longer a skeptic, but a firm believer in the power of Reiki and I am very happy to have found Kay. She is a natural around the animals and is always willing to help and to answer any questions. I now consider Reiki to be an invaluable aid in helping the rescued horses and donkeys.
- Crystal Montgomery, Storybook Farm & Equine Rescue