Healing isn’t just for Humans!

Marlene Madding  - Abundance Healing

Welcome, friend. Pour yourself something delicious, get comfy, and stay awhile while I share another story from the healing house, the animals, and the beautiful humans I’m honored to serve.

 At Abundance Boutique & Healing, healing doesn’t stop with humans.  

Some of the most heartfelt moments I’ve experienced lately have come with four paws, soft eyes, gray muzzles, and even hooves.

As a holistic practitioner, I’ve spent years supporting people through energy work, Reiki, sound healing, phototherapy patches, nervous system support, and creating safe spaces for the body to relax and restore itself naturally. What surprised me along this journey was how intuitively animals respond to the exact same loving care.

Recently, I had the honor of puppy sitting three sweet dogs while their family was away. Oreo, the eldest at 17 years old, moved a little slower and needed extra support for aging discomfort. Teddy, age five, and the youngest pup were full of personality and curiosity.

Of course, while under my care, they didn’t just receive food, potty breaks, and cuddles — they also received healing sessions, gentle touch, Reiki energy, and supportive wellness tools.

Animals are incredibly receptive to calm energy and intentional care. They don’t overthink healing the way humans often do. They simply receive.

Another recent visitor to my heart was Sasha, a beautiful nine-year-old German Shepherd whose hips have begun showing signs of wear after a very active life. After slipping recently, her guardian wanted to support her naturally and gently. Watching her soften, relax, and settle into comfort reminded me again how much our pets communicate without words.

Then there’s Phinney — a beloved horse whose guardian, connected to equine therapy and first responder support work, reached out during a stressful health concern. I was able to send supportive wellness tools and encouragement while holding space in prayer for his recovery and wellbeing.

And honestly? That’s what this work really is.

It’s not about miracles in a flashy sense. It’s about presence. Prayer. Intention. Support. Partnership with the body. Creating an environment where healing is more possible.

Whether I’m working with people or pets, my approach remains the same:

Calm the nervous system

Reduce stress on the body

Support natural recovery

Create safety, connection, and care

Science continues exploring how stress, inflammation, light frequencies, touch, and energetic regulation affect the body. Holistic wellness simply honors that healing is multidimensional — physical, emotional, energetic, and environmental.

Our animals feel everything.

They absorb stress from households. They age. They experience anxiety, discomfort, grief, and trauma. And just like us, they deserve compassionate support.

One of the most beautiful things I witness is how healing animals often softens and heals their humans too.

Because when we slow down enough to care deeply for the beings who love us unconditionally, something inside of us heals as well.

And maybe that’s the real medicine.