The human need for connection, touch, and a sense of nature is deeply rooted in us. But what happens when this balance is off – or we’ve lost touch with ourselves?

Animal-assisted interventions make use of this very natural need. They create space for trust, safety, and emotional relief – especially through the gentle, nonjudgmental presence of dogs and cats.
Their effectiveness is well documented:
Animals can lift moods, reduce anxiety, support communication, boost self-esteem, and even influence physical processes like blood pressure or wound healing.

My animal co-therapists – including my dog Jack and selected cats – offer this special quality of presence and connection.
They don’t “do” therapy – they simply are, and that is enough.

Common settings include:

 

• Nursing homes & assisted living facilities

 

• Kindergartens & schools

 

• Youth care & group homes

 

• Inclusion services & social care institutions

 

• Individual sessions with children, teens, or adults

 

• Preventive and reintegration projects

 

Important note:
All animals I work with are healthy, well-socialized, and regularly checked by a veterinarian. I follow a professional hygiene plan – for the safety and well-being of both humans and animals