Our MTC Team would like you to meet our Animal-Assisted Therapy Dog Rocky!
August 8, 2024 mtcus
Our MTC Team would like you to meet our Animal-Assisted Therapy Dog Rocky! Rocky is a Doodle mix-breed born in the Spring of 2023 and loves to learn, play, and meet new people. Rocky joined our MTC team when he was just 8 weeks old and has been training to support the clients at MTC […]
June 13, 2024 mtcus
Boosting Preschoolers’ Skills: Animal-Assisted Therapy & Occupational Therapy in Libertyville, Illinois In Libertyville, Illinois, Mobile Therapy Centers (MTC) aims to incorporate Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) into Occupational Therapy (OT) for preschoolers. OT is designed to support clients’ functional participation in their daily routines and activities, focusing on essential skills such as functional play skills, school readiness, […]
May 31, 2024 mtcus
Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) is a goal-centered treatment in which a trained therapy animal team supports a child’s functional participation in daily activities. Throughout this treatment process, a therapy dog and a licensed therapist work together to support the achievement of measurable goals through a therapeutic treatment plan. This goal-centered treatment is individualized […]
Elaina is a part of our MTC Occupational Therapy Department and received an education from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, McHenry County College, and Husson University. She has a strong passion for working with both animals and children. Elaina has always wanted to incorporate both of these passions into her career and is incredibly excited to bring Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) to Mobile Therapy Centers!
Rocky is an Australian Mountain Doodle who loves to learn, play, and meet new people. Rocky joined our MTC team when he was just 8 weeks old and has been training to support the clients of MTC from day one. His kind and loving nature makes him the perfect match for Animal-Assisted Therapy, and Rocky can not wait to meet all his new friends through the MTC AAT program!