Services Available

Pet Loss & Anticipatory Bereavement Support

I have been honored to support pet parents whose animal loved ones are nearing end-of-life or who have recently passed since 2010. Initially focusing on families coping with a canine cancer diagnosis, my experience within a veterinary clinic setting and as a volunteer staff member of the Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement has given me the opportunity to guide individuals through a variety of challenges.

My areas of expertise include:

Pet Cancer
Hospice & Palliative Care
Anticipatory Grief & End-of-Life Care
Traumatic Loss or Loss of a Young Pet
Helping Children Through Grief
Disenfranchised Grief (i.e. loss of non-traditional pets, pocket pets, exotics, etc.)
Ambiguous Loss (i.e. missing pets or pets that have had to be surrendered)
Finding Purpose & Meaning Following Loss

Weekly Group Pet Loss Support Meetings

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Individual Support Session (via Google Meet)

$30 for a 30 minute session / $60 for 1-hour session

CLICK HERE to request a session

Reiki & Mindfulness Coaching

I have been a Reiki Master/Teacher since 2011 and have extensive experience providing Reiki treatments to both people and pets. I love having the opportunity to introduce the system of Reiki holistic healing to people unfamiliar with it and teaching those who want to use it for their own self-care or that of their animal loved ones.

I am also a lifelong student of spirituality and holistic health with a BA Degree in World Religions and National Board Certification in Small Animal Acupressure and Certification in Canine Massage. I have also completed Continuing Education in Meditation, Flower Essences, TTouch, Aromatherapy, Western Herbal Therapy and Tui Na Massage.

Reiki & Mindfulness Coaching can help:

Manage Stress & Anxiety
Cope with Caregiver Fatigue
Prevent Job Burnout
Overcome Feelings of being "Stuck" in Negativity or Past Trauma
Improve Your Physical and Mental Wellbeing

Services Available:

Distance Reiki Treatments ($30 for 30 minute session)

In-Person Animal Reiki Treatments ($85 per session)
(available in Wauwatosa, WI area only)

Individual Coaching Sessions (via Google Meet)
($30 for a 30 min session / $60 for a 1-hour session)

CLICK HERE to request a session

My Approach

About Kerry

An experienced Pet Loss Support Facilitator, Reiki Master/Teacher and Mindfulness Coach, I am committed to helping individuals learn healthy ways to cope with the stresses and challenges of life in order to become healthier and happier both physically and mentally.

My journey as a Pet Loss Support Facilitator and Reiki Practitioner began after experiencing the loss of my own heart dog, Georgia, to cancer in 2006 at only 5 years old. Georgia's year-long battle with cancer prompted a deep dive into holistic health and wellness that has become an ongoing passion, and learning first hand how intensely painful and underrecognized pet loss grief is provided the inspiration to help others who are also struggling with issues such as grief, anxiety and stress.

I am a strong advocate for self-care techniques such as Reiki and Mindfulness to help any individual improve their quality of life and physical and mental health. I especially enjoys helping those who are caregivers or who work in the veterinary field or human healthcare. Only by caring for our own wellbeing can we find the strength to keep helping others!

I feel privileged to be able to work with pet parents who are navigating end-of-life decisions with their pets and to support them after the loss of a beloved animal family member. My goal is to help them fully honor the bond they share and to find their way through grief toward healing. Over the years, I have had the opportunity to witness how even the most profound grief or traumatic loss can be survived and transformed into healing through the power of compassionate, non-judgmental support, and the ability to share openly with peers who truly understand how deep the bond of love with a pet can be.

I currently work in the veterinary field at a small animal practice and am a Certified Pet Loss Support Specialist through the Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement, and have been on their volunteer staff facilitating online pet loss chats since 2010. I have also been a Certified Pet-Loss Grief Recovery Specialist through the American Academy of Grief Counseling since 2015. I am trained in Animal Hospice and Palliative care as well as Human-Animal Bond Certified through NAVTA.

While I'm located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin I enjoy working with people from around the country to help them feel cared for and less alone during some of the toughest times in their lives. I especially loves connecting with other pet parents who love their pets as much as I adore my two English Bulldog boys, Duncan & Bruno. Thank you for visiting Sirius Wellbeing & please let me know how I can support you in your journey!

Kerry