Gwen Rodgerson is an animal lover, farmer, writer, and nature enthusiast. As the daughter of a rural livestock farmer and sheepdog trainer, and with a lifelong background riding horses, Gwen has had a deep relationship with the wild world of nature and animals since she was born. She has been training horses since she was a pre-teen and continues to help people with their horses. She is also happy to consult with people about dog training and behavior. She has found that her experience with Animal Reiki has become an integral part of her relationship with animals and has deepened her patience, compassion, and abilities working with animals, and she is passionate about sharing this healing practice with all animals and animal owners.

With a deep rooted reverence and respect for the ever shifting seasons, Gwen practices observing the subtle shifts in plants, foliage, and wildlife behavior, and adapts her lifestyle and nourishment to live in greater coherence with the rhythm of the seasons. Gwen’s relationship through the land is further expressed through her love of gardening and her work with Flower Essences as a supportive, high-vibration healing modality. She seeks to share these practices of seasonal and Earth-centered living with others. She leads Nature Retreats rooted in seasonal experience and deep nourishment, and a foundational reverence and devotion to Mother Earth.

As a writer, Gwen explores themes such as nature, place, and belonging through poetry and essays, which she shares on her Substack publication. She teaches writing workshops, guiding others to find their voice and explore their own relationship with their inner world and the environments that shape them. Gwen is a former yoga teacher and a (current) Kundalini yogi. She is certified in Animal Reiki Level 2 through the Let Animals Lead ® and also holds a certification in Clinical Herbalism. Gwen offers Animal Reiki sessions in-person and Vermont and virtually worldwide, and hosts a variety of multi-dimensional workshops both locally and online.

Gwen is currently working on an Animal Oracle deck and book of poetry, along with deepening her Animal Reiki practice and work with animals. She lives in the countryside of Vermont with her two beloved cats.