Professional Services and Resources : Therapy

The Power of Therapy Dogs

Susan Oh

There is something that happens when a dog enters a room.  Strangers suddenly want to share stories, laughter and smiles fill an emptiness, and a camaraderie instantly develops amongst people who...


Alpacas Visit Nursing Home Residents

Brian W. Troccoli

In recent years, pet therapy has gained increased attention, particularly for the elderly.  Pets can have a calming effect on humans and benefit mental well-being.  Animals can make patients...


Physical Therapy Has Many Benefits

Dr. Sandy Orent

How do you treat orthopedic injuries? “I really think that most orthopedic injuries benefit from physical therapy,” says Dr. Sander Orent, owner and medical director of Medically Ba...


The Amazing Power of Music

Wayne Musgrave

The New Biology of Music, Sound, and Emotion   Pause for a moment. Imagine one of your favorite songs. How does that song make you feel? Music has a powerful influence on emotion and can...