Animal Reiki Master - Communicator and Pet Doula - Nationwide
My name is Melanie! I have been "working" with animals my whole life. I have always felt the connection and like love, energy is eternal. Let me assist you in your grief.
I have been a Reiki Master Teacher and Animal Reiki practitioner for over 10 years.
I worked in the Veterinary field for over 20 years. I do offer distance reiki & sound therapy with Tibetan bowls .
I can also communicate with your pets, here or at the rainbow bridge.
I have assisted in births of litters. I am a certified Companion Animal End-of-Life Doula, offering my services for one of the worst times of pet ownership.
- Certified
- Online Sessions
Pricing Packages
Offering distant reiki, to promote calmness and relaxation. *** For an extra fee, I can also ask your pet to let you know if there’s any issue your pet feels that you need to bring him/her to your veterinarian to check.
I also offer this for you as well. That would cr a double package. Thank you.
Free consultation for end-of-life services, plus a pet meeting, support during euthanasia, and comfort in deciding aftercare. Within the Long Island area only, travel costs extra.
Everything from package one, plus either stand in for euthanasia and picking up the cremains and delivery to you. Or, preparing your pet for services, cleaning up, presenting for viewing, using momentos, flowers, etc.
For at home burials, please make sure they are legally permitted. Ask for more information on burial costs or prearrangements.
New York only
This is $111 and up to $222, depending on what you desire for your fur baby’s last days, weeks, months.
Along with the free consultation and the other package options, I offer stand in services (once I’ve met the pet), if you cannot bring yourself to be present during euthanasia, plus taking care of all arrangements, pet loss grief support (this can start before your pets passing-anticipatory grief), reiki for all, sound therapy with Tibetan bowls, and as always comfort during your time of need, a hand to hold, and a shoulder to cry on.
Please set up a free zoom consultation and we can discuss and customize a package for your specific needs.
This is my most popular service. I am honored to communicate with your pets. There is nothing like a pets unconditional love. Love that never dies. Sometimes they even have me do a reading for you. This is a remote service.
How do you serve precious pets?
- Animal Reiki
- Pet Crystal Healing
- Pet Distance Reiki
- Reiki For Dogs
- Animal Communicator
What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?
- Alpacas
- Birds
- Cats
- Chickens
- Chinchillas
- Dogs
- Ducks
- Ferrets
- Fish
- Frogs
- Gerbils
- Goats
- Guinea Pigs
- Hamsters
- Hedgehogs
- Horses
- Lizards
- Mice
- Parrots
- Rabbits
- Rats
- Snakes
- Turtles
On a scale of snail to elephant, what size animals do you work with?
- 20-39 lbs
- 40-79 lbs
- 80+ lbs
- under 20 lbs
Pet Certifications
- American Red Cross Pet First Aid and CPR Certified
- Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement (APLB)
- Certified Animal Communicator (Level One)
- Certified Animal Reiki Practitioner
- Certified Animal Reiki Teacher
- Certified Pet Loss Professional (CPLP)
Proud member of...
- Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement (APLB)
- International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care (IAAHPC)
- National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA)
Do you offer mobile services?
- Yes
Which part of the country do you serve pets?
Long Island, NY
What year did you begin serving pets?
1998
How did you hone your craft?
Years of experience with various animals.
Distinction
How do you serve precious pets?
- Animal Reiki
- Pet Crystal Healing
- Pet Distance Reiki
- Reiki For Dogs
- Animal Communicator
What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?
- Alpacas
- Birds
- Cats
- Chickens
- Chinchillas
- Dogs
- Ducks
- Ferrets
- Fish
- Frogs
- Gerbils
- Goats
- Guinea Pigs
- Hamsters
- Hedgehogs
- Horses
- Lizards
- Mice
- Parrots
- Rabbits
- Rats
- Snakes
- Turtles
On a scale of snail to elephant, what size animals do you work with?
- 20-39 lbs
- 40-79 lbs
- 80+ lbs
- under 20 lbs
Pet Certifications
- American Red Cross Pet First Aid and CPR Certified
- Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement (APLB)
- Certified Animal Communicator (Level One)
- Certified Animal Reiki Practitioner
- Certified Animal Reiki Teacher
- Certified Pet Loss Professional (CPLP)
Proud member of...
- Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement (APLB)
- International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care (IAAHPC)
- National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA)
Do you offer mobile services?
- Yes
Which part of the country do you serve pets?
Long Island, NY
What year did you begin serving pets?
1998
How did you hone your craft?
Years of experience with various animals.
About Melanie Ellerkamp — Certified Animal Reiki Healer in Middle Island, NY
Melanie is a certified animal reiki healer based in Middle Island, NY, offering virtual sessions to pet parents and their animals nationwide. With a personalized, animal-led approach to every session, Melanie works with cats, dogs, horses, birds, and other animal companions — helping them find calm, balance, and relief from the physical and emotional challenges that affect their quality of life. Whether your pet is anxious, aging, recovering from illness, or simply out of balance, Melanie brings genuine care and certified expertise to every session.
The best animal reiki practitioners don't just offer energy work — they take time to understand your pet's full history, temperament, and specific needs before a session begins. Melanie brings that philosophy to every booking, working with you to ensure each session is as effective and comfortable as possible for your animal companion.
What Melanie Can Help With
Melanie works with pets across a wide range of physical and emotional challenges. Anxiety, fearfulness, and stress-related behaviors are among the most common reasons pet parents seek out a certified healer — and gentle energy work can produce meaningful, lasting calm even in highly reactive or emotionally overwhelmed animals. For aging pets managing chronic pain, reduced vitality, or the challenges of illness, reiki offers a non-invasive way to support comfort and quality of life alongside traditional veterinary care.
Melanie also works with rescue animals and recently rehomed pets — helping them release emotional imprints from difficult past experiences and settle more fully into their new environment. For pets recovering from surgery or injury, reiki can complement the rehabilitation process by supporting the body's natural healing response and reducing stress during recovery. And for families navigating end-of-life transitions, Melanie provides gentle, compassionate support — offering comfort and energetic balance for both the animal and the people who love them.
Why Book Melanie on PetWorks?
Melanie is a verified, certified animal reiki professional with credentials you can trust and real reviews from pet parents who've experienced their work firsthand. Every session is personalized and animal-led — tailored to your pet's unique needs, comfort level, and specific challenges rather than following a one-size-fits-all approach. Virtual sessions are available to pet parents across the US, meaning your animal companion receives healing from the comfort and familiarity of home regardless of where you're located. Melanie is based in Middle Island, NY and serves pet parents nationwide through PetWorks.
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