Classes and Events
All in person classes are held at 3217 Lilly Rd NE Olympia WA 98506. On line classes are held via Zoom.
To register contact Wanda at [email protected] or text 360-491-3187. Be sure to include your name! Payment in full 2 weeks prior to class. First paid, first registered. No refunds unless the class is canceled or someone takes your place in class. However, your payment can be applied to a future class or used for sessions for you or your animal or a friend.
Class offerings 2023 – Class Descriptions below
Reiki I & II for Animals (and their People)
April 1 – April 2, 10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. In person Olympia WA
Animal Communication – Initial
April 9, 16, 23, and 30 from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day; in person Olympia WA
Animal Communication – Initial via Zoom
April 10, 17, 24, and May 1 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. PDT
Reiki I & II for Animals (and their People) via Zoom
May 20 – May 21, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. PDT
Animal Communication – Advanced
July 9, 16, 23, 30 from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in person Olympia WA
Animal Communication – Advanced via Zoom
July 10, 17, 24, 31 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. PDT
Reiki Master for Animals (and their People)
Aug 11 from 6 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday Aug 12-13 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. In person Olympia WA
Reiki Master for Animals (and their People) via Zoom
Aug. 25, 3 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Aug. 26-27, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. PDT
Putting it all Together: Animal Communication + Reiki
Sept 24 and Oct 1. 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. In Person Olympia WA
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS 2023
Classes are taught by Wanda Buckner, EdD, Reiki and Animal Master and Instructor
Classes are offered both in person in Olympia WA and by Zoom
No refunds (however, you will receive a credit toward services)
50% due to hold your place; 100% due 1 week before class
2023 Animal Communication classes
We all talk to our animals, but do we hear them? Understanding our animals’ point of view and responding to their concerns and desires improves our relationships and their quality of life. If your path includes animal healing, I strongly encourage you to include these courses in your preparation and training.
Animal Communication – Initial
4 classes, 3 hours each over 4 weeks. Tuition $125
In person in Olympia WA on Sundays April 9, 16, 23, and 30 from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day
OR via Zoom on Mondays April 10, 17, 24, and May 1 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. PDT
This course uncovers your natural abilities to communicate with animals through mental pictures, telepathic knowing, seeing through the animal’s eyes, and looking inside the animal. Each class includes practice and positive reinforcement. Students will communicate with each other’s animals in person and at a distance, as well as communicate with wild animals and animals on the other side. Class instruction is supplemented by weekly assignments. Certificate awarded at completion.
Animal Communication – Advanced
4 classes, 3 hours each over 4 weeks. Tuition $125
In person in Olympia WA on Sundays July 9, 16, 23, 30 from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day
OR via Zoom on Mondays July 10, 17, 24, 31 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. PDT
This course focuses on communication to increase understanding between animals and their people and to resolve physical, mental, emotional, and environmental issues. Students will use and extend the skills they learned in the Initial Animal Communication class to strengthen the animal/human bond, increase harmony in multi-animal households, and negotiate solutions to challenging animal behaviors. Students will benefit from Wanda’s extensive experience supporting animals and people in difficult situations. In person class includes fieldwork with horses (as available). This class qualifies students to provide professional communication services. Pre-requisite prior Animal Communication course. Class instruction supplemented by weekly assignments. Certificate awarded at completion.
2023 REIKI for Animals (and their People) classes
Supporting the healing of animals and their people through Reiki is a profound act of love. The release and relaxation provided by Reiki fosters healing on all levels—physical, mental, emotional and spiritual—for both the giver and the receiver. Reiki deepens your spiritual connection with all species.
Reiki I and II for Animals (and their People) 2 days
One weekend. Tuition $150
In person in Olympia WA Saturday April 1 and Sunday April 2 from 10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
OR via Zoom Saturday May 20 and Sunday May 21 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. PDT
This course qualifies you to be a Reiki practitioner for animals and people. You will learn and practice cleansing your energy field, scanning the energy field, providing Reiki with your hands, eyes and at a distance. This experiential, interactive class combines lecture, reading, discussion, demonstration, and practice. You will give and receive treatments to animals and each other using Byosen scanning, the Reiki symbols, and the hand placement system. You will experience sending Reiki at a distance to individuals and situations. Text in addition to tuition and purchased separately. Certificate awarded at completion.
Reiki Master for Animals (and their People)
One week-end 2½ days. $175
In person in Olympia WA Friday Aug 11 from 6 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday Aug 12-13 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
OR via Zoom Friday Aug 25 from 3 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday Aug 26-27 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. PDT
This course opens your ability to access increased levels of Reiki energy for the benefit of yourself and others. You will deepen your Reiki skills and ability to facilitate profound healings for animals and their people. This course qualifies you as a Master Reiki practitioner and teacher, able to attune animals and people to the Reiki energy. Class work includes demonstrations and working with animals and people at a distance and in person. In person class includes fieldwork with horses (as available). Text in addition to tuition and purchased separately. Prerequisite Reiki I and II for Animals. Certificate awarded at completion.
Putting it all Together: Animal Communication + Reiki
2 days one week apart. $150
Sept 24 and Oct 1 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. In person
Increase your ability to help animals by combining communication with Reiki. You will develop your skills through experiential learning and feedback from the animals and their people. Students will work with dogs and horses (as available) and their people. This class includes guidance and experience in collecting information from the animal’s person, communicating with the animal, completing the Reiki session and reporting back to the animal’s person. Prerequisite Reiki I & II and Animal Communication. Reiki Master and Advanced Animal Communication highly recommended.