About me
Hi, my name is Vani!
Thank you for being here and for being committed to helping your feline companion(s)!
I believe that when working with cats and their parents, we all work together, because it’s a combination of love, knowledge, patience, flexibility and persistence. Oh, and fun!
I believe that cats deserve to be heard and to live the best lives possible, because when our cats are happy, we are happy. And when we’re happy, we make this world a better place!
I believe there’s more to behavior than meets the eye. Cats act a certain way for a reason, and it’s my goal to “hear” the cats and understand what they’re trying to communicate. Many times they’re simply asking for help.
I have more than 15 years of experience with cats of all kinds by being a cat mom, cat rescuer, cat shelter volunteer, and now by being a Cat Behavior and Wellness Specialist and Animal Reiki Practitioner. Cats taught me so much, and now I pay it forward by coaching cat parents about cats’ needs, their uniqueness, and their beautiful souls.
I strongly believe in a holistic approach to a cat’s wellness. When working with behaviors that can be perceived as “unwanted” or “inappropriate”, I use two powerful tools - science (knowledge) and spirituality (wisdom). I don’t just address the symptoms and “fix” the problem short-term. Instead, I look deeper to find the root of the specific behavior and address the wholeness of the situation to get real and lasting results. Cats are complex beings; just like us humans, they have their basic needs (like shelter, food and water), as well as emotional, spiritual and mental needs. These needs are often forgotten, but it’s essential to make sure they’re met.
Helping cats and their parents is my purpose, so continuous education is my high priority. I will be happy to help you with any challenges and misunderstandings that you might be going through with your kitty, so you can build a beautiful, meaningful, fun and harmonious relationship that will last a lifetime!
My Reiki backgroundReiki is my lifestyle. It teaches me to be balanced, compassionate, connected to nature and the animals, and above all, it teaches me that animals are our teachers. Every single day they teach me how to be my better self, by just being. As an Animal Reiki Practitioner, I’m honored to work with all kinds of animals – cats, dogs, birds, hamsters, horses, cows, pigs, chicken, squirrels, foxes – you name it! This is an incredible blessing to be able to connect with them on such a deep level.
In my Reiki practice, I follow the Let Animals Lead® method of Animal Reiki created by my amazing teacher Kathleen Prasad. I practice Reiki with animals in shelters and in the wild, all around the world, both in-person and remotely. I’ll be honored and happy to share the beautiful healing Reiki space with your animal friends!
I’m a
Certified Feline Training and Behavior Specialist (CFTBS)
&
Certified Animal Reiki Practitioner & Teacher
(Let Animals Lead® method of Animal Reiki created by Kathleen Prasad, Levels 1, 2 and 3).
My other qualifications and certificates:Animal Behavior and Welfare
Feline Health and Nutrition
Feline Training
Feline Behavior and Enrichment
Natural Pet Care Health
Let me help you and your kitty thrive!
What Our Happy Clients Are Saying
“Vani is amazing! I have a feral cat, Fiona, who has lived with me for 7 years. She NEVER approached a human, not even me, until Vani started to do Reiki sessions for my cats. Fiona approaches Vani every time, and even touched her briefly. Fiona is now more comfortable being near me, too. I would not have thought this possible. I am totally amazed!”
— Jean B.
“I have been fostering kittens and cats for a few years, some of whom have been very social and trusting from the beginning, and some who have needed extra time and work. With my most recent foster, I found myself at a bit of a standstill. I felt that her trust and behavior had regressed after a few months of being with me, and I wasn’t sure how to help her. I am so grateful to have found Vani and her services. She recommended some behavioral techniques that were very helpful in helping my foster regain trust with me and come to me for petting. She also provided reiki sessions, after which my kitty seemed much calmer and relaxed. Vani also helped me troubleshoot specific instances and responded quickly and with helpful advice. I am happy to say that my foster was recently adopted and is in a loving home now, thanks in part to these healing sessions. Thank you!”
— Jennifer R.
“I’m so happy I met Vani. She helped me with my 2 cats who were not getting along. She was very patient and explained to me some things I never thought of which was very insightful! She gave me a list of recommendations and overall was very supportive every step of the way. My cats are now doing great together, and I can’t be happier!”