Therapy Dogs: Has Medicine Gone to the Dogs?

Henri Nolin, Angelina Dallmann Marino

Henri R Nolin, 2015 - Health & Fitness

This book traces the history of the relationship between mankind and his best friend, the dog. This friendship has blossomed over the centuries with co-existance and co-operation between the two. From hunting companions to seeing eye dogs to bomb detection and therapy dogs, these four legged friends have helped man better their lives. Within this book you will explore the growing affiliation with dogs, and how they are included in assisting patients in recovery from mental and physical injuries and disabilities. You will find exercises for you to involve your K-9 therapist directly with your patients. You will be amazed at the positive effects which your newly found assistant will have on your patients, and on you too.

About the author

Angelina Dallmann Marino (aka Angie) received her Bachelor of Science degree inOccupational Therapy from The University of Florida in 1992. Angie went on to earn her Masters of Occupational Therapy in 2010, also from The University of Florida..Angie has practiced in the Central and East Florida regions for the past 25 years. She has worked as an Occupational Therapist in various skilled nursing facilities in the Central Florida region, concentrating on the geriatric population. Angie has been a therapy director for many skilled nursing facilities, to include managing multiple facilities at the same time. Angie presently works for ACCOMPLISH Therapies as the Therapy Director for both University Centers East and West in Deland, Florida.Over the last three years Angie has added Animal Assisted Therapy to her practice, with positive results. Angie is co-author of: THERAPY DOGS: Has medicine gone to the dogs??Angie is the mother of two very active teen girls. Her Yellow Labrador, Simba, is being trained to be a Therapy Dog. Angie is an active member of both The Florida Occupational Therapy Association and The American Occupational Therapy Association. Angie has spoken on Therapy Dogs at the annual meetings for both The Florida Occupational Therapy Association (2013-2015) and The Georgia Occupational Therapy Association (2015).

Bibliographic information

• Title: Therapy Dogs: Has Medicine Gone to the Dogs?
• Authors: Henri Nolin, Angelina Dallmann Marino
• Publisher: Henri R Nolin, 2015
• ISBN: 0996453008, 9780996453004
• Subjects: Health & Fitness / General