Meet Winston

Winston is our Pet Therapy Dog that helps with Animal- Assisted Therapy (AAT). Meeting an animal physical therapist can often cause folks to do a double-take. But if you’re an animal lover, get excited: the concept of animals in rehab, either as patients or “providers” has gained wider acceptance and adoption. AAT is a supportive, goal-oriented intervention that primarily results in human and animal interaction. The positive-helpful bond that results from this interaction is the basis for the effect mechanism of AAT.

The interaction between an animal and human results in an increase in neurochemicals, which initiates a decrease in blood pressure and induces relaxation. AAT aims to benefit from animal companionship during a targeted therapy, to achieve optimal results in patients, and to support the therapy.