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Heartwarming Animal Tails From the Shelter

Have you ever wondered what Animal Reiki is like in a shelter environment? Have I got stories for you.

I was deeply honoured to be a guest on the Reiki Women’s Podcast, where I shared heartwarming animal tails and reflections from my work offering Animal Reiki in a shelter setting.

If you’re curious, you can tune in here to hear the full conversation and all the heartwarming stories:👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62cz5XJ9SUk



[Left] Teresa Montalbo, guest on the Reiki Women's podcast, discusses heartwarming shelter animal reiki stories.  [Right] Teresa's selfie with one of the dogs (who has since been adopted) after her Animal Reiki session for emotional enrichment.
[Left] Teresa Montalbo, guest on the Reiki Women's podcast, discusses heartwarming shelter animal reiki stories. [Right] Teresa's selfie with one of the dogs (who has since been adopted) after her Animal Reiki session for emotional enrichment.


PS- I consider Bronwen a mentor and teacher to me, especially when it comes to traditional practices — the path I feel most drawn to in my own work. Carrie has been an important guide in my understanding of decolonization, and Michaela has been a true inspiration as I restructured my classes to support optimal, embodied learning and I am boh humbled and honoured to be in the Reiki Women's circle with them.


Teresa Montalbo, Animal Reiki Teacher in St. Catharines, Ontario, with her rescue dog Cosmo.

About Teresa

Teresa Montalbo is a Niagara-based Animal Reiki practitioner, teacher, and longtime trusted Animal Reiki volunteer at the local shelter. Widely sought out for her grounded, traditional approach, her work and experience are trusted by clients and students throughout the Niagara Region, surrounding communities, and internationally. She specializes in traditional Usui Reiki Ryoho for people and the Let Animals Lead® method, created by Kathleen Prasad, the only Animal Reiki method recognized by the Canadian Reiki Association.


Learn more about her work, classes, and offerings in Niagara at unleashyourinnerpeace.com.


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Teresa is an experienced Reiki Teacher, Animal Reiki Teacher, yoga instructor, intuitive guide, and educator known for her thoughtful, heart-centered approach to teaching and healing. She offers traditional Japanese Reiki, Animal Reiki, yoga, sound healing, animal communication, and intuitive readings through private personalized sessions, courses,, and mentorship, both in person and online.

Teresa proudly serves clients in-person and remotely throughout Niagara, St. Catharines, Grimsby, Beamsville, Thorold, Welland, Niagara Falls, and Niagara-on-theLake. She supports clients remotely in Hamilton, Burlington, Ancaster, Stoney Creek, Binbrook, Toronto, and beyond.

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