therapy

By ENZO GALLARDO A parent’s request to pause a policy banning dogs in school was denied by the Sea to Sky School District, preventing her daughter, who the parent says relies on her emotional support dog to manage anxiety, from bringing…

Reported by Natalia Buendia Calvillo Occupational therapists working at a South Vancouver studio teach free art classes in the belief that it helps people recover from serious mental illnesses when in a group setting. Dr. Ingrid…

Reported by Rebecca Clarkson Singers and yogis harmonize in a new program led by Sandi Melody of Harmony House Music School where body awareness and performance are combined. Melody has been a voice, piano and performance specialist…

Reported by Danica Walker A former Langara College student is taking a moral stand against the school for its “magic” therapy courses offered by the Continuing Studies department. Brian Lynchehaun noticed holistic health classes being…

Reported by Nick Valka A healing technique based on the transfer of energy called Reiki has been gaining popularity all over Vancouver, but why should it stop with humans? Reiki is being practiced on pets the same way it is practiced on…

Learning to cope with the physical, social and mental effects of loss can become easier with yoga, especially if facing that grief is part of the practice.