Training, Certifications and Memberships

My work through Vitalis Light is grounded in over a decade of Reiki practice, formal training in animal energy work, and compassionate support for guardians navigating the loss of a beloved companion animal.

I am currently studying traditional Japanese Usui Reiki RyōHō with Bruce Taylor at Roots of Life, returning to the source tradition to deepen a practice I have carried since 2016. I approach this work with respect for the lineage that shaped it, and with a commitment to continued study so that I can support animals, and the people who love them, with care, integrity, and presence.

Reiki Training

Usui Shiki Ryōhō Reiki — Master Level

Certified August 2016

I completed traditional Reiki training rooted in the Usui lineage, focused on energy work that supports relaxation, emotional balance, and overall well-being.

Traditional Japanese Usui Reiki Ryōhō, Roots of Life

Ongoing study with Bruce Taylor

I am training in the original Japanese system of Usui Reiki Ryōhō, with its emphasis on the precepts, daily self-practice, and the understanding of Reiki as energy already present in all things.

International Center for Reiki Training, Reiki Level I and II

Certified February 2026

This training reinforced professional standards for working with clients in a responsible, ethical way.

Animal Reiki Training

Usui Ryōhō Reiki, Animal Reiki Practitioner

Certified September 2016

This training centered on working with animals through calm presence, partnership with the animal, and respect for the animal's ability to guide the energetic interaction.

International Center for Reiki Training, Animal Reiki Level I and II

Certified February 2026

This program emphasized ethical animal Reiki practice and the creation of a peaceful energetic environment where animals can relax and participate naturally.

End-of-Life and Grief Support

Animal Hospice for Reiki and Energy Healing Practitioners

Animal Hospice University, February 2026

This focused course, grounded in the BrightHaven approach founded by Gail Pope, was created for Reiki and energy practitioners. It centered on compassionate support for animals approaching the end of life, and on the emotional needs of their guardians.

Pet Loss Grief Coach Certification, With Distinction

Certified February 2026

This was an extensive certification in grief coaching for animal bereavement, covering the full structure of a coaching session from first contact through follow-up. The training included grief theory and the recognition of complicated bereavement. It addressed the specific dimensions of animal loss, including euthanasia guilt, socially unrecognized mourning, and grief in children and the elderly, along with a working toolkit of techniques for managing intense emotion, from mindfulness and visualization to anchoring and nonviolent communication. The program also covered professional ethics, session tracking, and the ongoing supervision that responsible practice requires.