Roots of Health Adding Animal-Assisted Therapy

The Roots of Health offers CranioSacral Therapy, therapeutic massage and reiki. Lady, a 2-year-old female setter mix dog, is in training to be a therapy dog "co-therapist" with Rachel Benbow, CST-T, LMT, MLIS, at the Roots of Health. Benefits of animal-assisted therapy include; emotion recognition/regulation; reduction of anxiety/stress; decrease depression; ability to address grief/loss issues; reduction of blood pressure; self-esteem enhancement; improve emotional and behavioral problems; improved socialization and improved ability to trust.

Because Lady is an animal, her behavior cannot always be predictable. Therefore, it is important to discuss the rules needed to insure safety and health. Rachel's clients will be asked to sign a copy of a consent and release form at the office. Ian's therapy room will be kept dog-free in order to accommodate client needs.

Location: 3540 N. Progress Ave., Ste. 106, Harrisburg. For more information, call 717-831-6936 or visit TheRootsOfHealth.com.

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