Physical therapists (PTs) are movement experts with specialty degrees who work with clients of all ages to optimize physical functioning through hands-on activities and exercises. Physical therapy addresses many physical challenges across the lifespan including...
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our beloved Emerson, The Shea Center’s 14-year-old Labrador/Golden Retriever retired facility dog. Emerson, from from Canine Companions for Independence, entered our hearts in 2009 through our Program Services...
Diamond is The Shea Center’s facility dog. She is a Labrador Retriever born on July 12, 2018. Carefully bred and expertly trained by Canine Companions for Independence, facility dogs work with a partner who also receives training from Canine Companions. The dog...
Our Shea Center facility dog, Emerson, recently retired from his job of daily interaction with our clients. Our new facility dog is Diamond who comes from Canine Companions for Independence. She is a Labrador born on July 12, 2018, and her handler is physical...
Emerson is a Labrador/Golden Retriever mix who has been “on staff” as The Shea Center’s facility dog for 10 years this November! Trained by professional instructors at Canine Companions for Independence to work in a health care, visitation, or educational setting,...