Friday , November 15 2024

19 Touching Pictures That Prove Just How Magical Animal Therapy Can Be

11. Leonardo Araujo, 12, swims with a “Boto Cor-de-Rosa” (Pink River Dolphin) during a Bototerapia (pink dolphin therapy) session in the Negro River in Novo Airao city, northern Brazil. The therapy involves swimming with the “Boto Cor-de-Rosa” (Pink River Dolphin), in the belief that the ultrasonic waves emitted by the dolphin will help cure a range of health problems, according to physiotherapist and Bototerapia creator Igor Simoes. Araujo, who could not walk before the treatment, says his physical capabilities and self esteem have improved greatly since the therapy.

12. Ada Barak, the owner of the spa, uses California and Florida King snakes, corn snakes and milk snakes in her treatments, which she said were inspired by her belief that once people get over any initial misgivings, they find physical contact with the creatures to be soothing




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