Hello, I’m Lotus.
PhD Neuroscientist • Yoga Alliance Certified Yoga Teacher • Certified Reiki Master & Animal Reiki Practitioner
“Animals don’t just live in our homes—they live within our emotional world. When we learn to calm our own nervous systems, we create a sanctuary where our companions can truly feel safe, supported, and at ease.”
Welcome to Gentle Paw Reiki
I created Gentle Paw Reiki for mindful pet parents who want to nurture their beloved companions with gentleness, compassion, and calm.
Whether you’re caring for an anxious rescue dog, a senior cat, or a cherished companion recovering from illness or change, you don’t need complicated techniques to help them feel safe. Often, the greatest gift you can offer is your calm presence, gentle intention, and an understanding of how our nervous systems naturally influence one another.
My goal is to help you cultivate that peaceful connection through simple, accessible practices you can use in the comfort of your own home.
Where Science Meets Mindfulness & Energy
My work brings together the complementary worlds of neuroscience, yoga, mindfulness, and Reiki to support both animals and the people who love them.
PhD in Neuroscience
My scientific background has given me a deep appreciation for the nervous system, the biology of stress, and the profound impact that calm, supportive environments can have on emotional and physical well-being.
Yoga Alliance Certified Yoga Teacher
Yoga has taught me that healing begins with presence. Breath awareness, mindfulness, and gentle nervous system regulation help caregivers become a steady, reassuring presence for their animal companions.
Certified Reiki Master & Animal Reiki Practitioner
My Reiki practice emphasizes respectful, non-invasive energy work that always honors an animal’s comfort, autonomy, and natural boundaries. Every session and resource is rooted in compassion rather than force.
Together, these disciplines shape every journal, printable guide, and gentle practice I create—offering thoughtful, evidence-informed resources that help you bring more peace, connection, and comfort into everyday life with your pet.
My Promise to You and Your Animal Companion
Everything at Gentle Paw Reiki is created with three guiding principles:
- Gentle & Respectful — We always honor your companion’s comfort, body language, and choice. Nothing is ever forced.
- Practical & Accessible — Simple, calming tools that fit naturally into daily life and can be returned to whenever they’re needed.
- Complementary to Veterinary Care — Our resources are designed to support your pet’s overall well-being alongside professional veterinary care, never as a replacement for it.
Thank you for visiting Gentle Paw Reiki and for the love and devotion you give to your animal companion every day.
I invite you to explore our Paw Sanctuary, discover gentle practices that resonate with you, and create moments of peace—for both you and your beloved companion.
Because when we find calm together, healing has space to unfold.
With warmth and light,
Lotus
