Blog #13

by Christine Barfield March 5, 2026

My Journey Into Energy Healing for Animals

Story time. I feel called to share a little more of how this path with animals truly began.

As long as I can remember, I’ve always felt deeply connected to animals, especially dogs.

Even before I had pets of my own, I understood them. I could feel their emotions so clearly. If I’m being honest, there were times I felt more understood by animals than by people.

The Path I Thought I Was Meant to Follow

Growing up, I didn’t have pets because of allergies, but the pull toward animals never left me.

Like many of us, I followed the responsible path. I went to college, moved into corporate roles, and eventually built a career in finance. At first, I did enjoy parts of it. I love numbers and problem solving.

But my body knew something my mind hadn’t fully admitted yet.

My nervous system was overwhelmed. I began experiencing panic attacks, and stress rashes were showing up across my face. I knew something had to change.

My Own Healing Became the Turning Point

That is when I began my own healing journey. I immersed myself in Reiki, Healing Touch, Integrative Energy Therapy, sound healing, yoga, anything that helped my body relax and breathe again.

And something beautiful happened.

Not only did I begin to feel better, I felt called to learn these modalities so I could help others too.

And then my heart got even louder.

What about the animals?

The Leap That Changed Everything

In December 2014, I made one of the biggest leaps of my life. I quit my finance job with nothing lined up, just a deep inner knowing that I was meant to work with animals.

By January 2nd, I had opened my dog walking and pet care business. By January 4th, I had my very first client.

I knew I was on the right path.

Over time, I began blending the energy modalities I had learned.

That is when PETs — Personal Energetic Techniques for Animals — was born.

When The Fern and the Fox Came to Life

In 2018, another beautiful piece of my path came forward, and The Fern and the Fox officially came to life.

I began creating intentional blends for pets and their people, bringing together plant support and energetic care. This work felt like a natural extension of everything I had been learning and experiencing.

Because to me, it was never just about behaviour.

It was about the whole being — body, energy, and emotional safety.

Going All In

Then in 2023, I felt the next clear nudge. It was time to go all in.

I lovingly released the dog walking side of my business and stepped fully into energy healing, education, and deep support for sensitive animals and their humans.

Within the first two years of focusing fully on PETs, I have supported nearly 500 animals. Every single one confirming what my soul has always known.

This is the work I am here to do.