Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) is a goal-directed intervention in which an animal is an integral part of the treatment process. The animal works in partnership with a human therapist to provide compassionate and stimulating therapy designed to facilitate human client recovery. They are affectionate, responsive, unconditionally accepting and nonjudgmental.

How do we know that AAT really works?
Medical research consistently shows that the interaction between a person and a pet can be physically and psychologically beneficial. Physical and psychological benefits include:

• Lower blood pressure and slower pulse rate
• Significantly higher survival rate from heart attacks
• Accelerated recovery rates from illness and surgery
• Decreased depression, anxiety and isolation
• Increased sense of well-being and confidence
• Increased socialization and interaction with others

For more information or to request an appointment, call our office at 707/255.0966 ext.132 or email us.