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AHAVA THERAPY AND WELLNESS CENTER

AZ · EIN 844174700 · $7K rev · operational · www.ahavatherapyheals.com
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Nonprofit therapy center in Tucson, AZ providing free equine-assisted therapy and holistic services to individuals suffering from PTSD and trauma-related stress disorders. Uses horses, pastoral counseling, Reiki, and life coaching to treat veterans, survivors of sexual and domestic violence, and others affected by trauma. Offers lifetime support and focuses on restoring emotional balance, communication skills, and inner peace through a faith-based approach.

activities · 10

what they do

direct service · 10
  • Deliver equine-assisted therapy and learning programs Animal-Assisted Therapeutic Enrichment
    Provides equine facilitated psychotherapy and equine assisted therapy to treat psychological issues such as stress disorders, depression, and anxiety, while also offering equine facilitated learning to build life skills including trust, communication, emotional regulation, and problem-solving.
  • Deliver equine-assisted therapy and learning programs Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy & Somatic Therapy
    Provides equine facilitated psychotherapy and equine assisted therapy to treat psychological issues such as stress disorders, depression, and anxiety. Also offers equine facilitated learning to build life skills including trust, respect, communication, and problem-solving.
  • Equine-Assisted Therapy
    Provides equine-assisted therapy to active duty service members, veterans, first responders, and survivors of sexual trauma and domestic violence. This therapy addresses trauma-related mental health conditions such as PTSD, depression, and anxiety, and helps individuals identify and address buried emotions, negative thought patterns, and behaviors. The organization also uses equine-facilitated learning to teach life skills like trust, respect, honesty, and communication.
  • Free Therapeutic Services
    Offers all therapeutic services, including equine-assisted therapy, pastoral counseling, Reiki healing, and life coaching, at no cost to participants. The organization provides lifetime support to individuals accepted into its programs.
  • Horse Rescue and Rehabilitation for Therapy Programs Equine Rescue and Rehabilitation
    Partners with horse rescues to adopt surrendered, abandoned, and neglected horses, providing them with permanent homes and integrating them into therapeutic programs to support human healing.
  • Offer complementary therapeutic modalities
    Provides additional wellness services including pastoral counseling, Reiki healing, and life coaching as part of a holistic approach to mental health and personal development.
  • Offer complementary therapeutic modalities
    Provides pastoral counseling, Reiki healing, and life coaching alongside equine-assisted therapy to support holistic mental health and personal development.
  • Provide no-cost therapeutic services for trauma survivors
    Offers free therapeutic support to active duty service members, veterans, first responders, sexual trauma survivors, and domestic violence survivors experiencing PTSD, depression, anxiety, and other trauma-related mental health conditions. Services include lifetime support for accepted participants.
  • Provide no-cost therapeutic services for trauma survivors
    Offers free therapeutic support to active duty service members, veterans, first responders, sexual trauma survivors, and domestic violence survivors experiencing PTSD, depression, anxiety, and other trauma-related mental health conditions, with lifetime support available to participants.
  • Rescue and rehome horses for therapeutic use Equine Rescue and Rehabilitation
    Partners with horse rescues nationwide to adopt surrendered, abandoned, and neglected horses, providing them with permanent homes and integrating them into therapeutic programs to support human healing.
strategies · 15

how they think

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named programs · 4

what they call their work

Equine-Assisted Therapy Program
Core therapeutic program using horse interactions to teach emotional regulation, trust, communication, and healthy coping mechanisms for trauma recovery
Life Coaching
Supports participants in developing confidence, problem-solving skills, and personal growth during and after therapy
Pastoral Counseling
Spiritual counseling component integrated into treatment, grounded in Christian faith and scripture
Reiki Healing
Energy healing modality offered as part of the holistic treatment approach for stress and trauma
relationships · 5

who they work with

  • FOX 29 Philadelphia Partner — Partners on media coverage of equine-assisted therapy for veterans transitioning to civilian life.
  • FOX NEWS Partner — Collaborates on media coverage of equine therapy as a treatment for PTSD in veterans.
  • Global News Partner — Collaborates on media coverage of equine therapy programs for victims of sexual assault and bullying.
  • Horse Rescues Partner — Partnership with horse rescue organizations across the country to adopt horses for therapeutic use.
  • Spectrum News Partner — Partners on media coverage of equine-assisted learning programs for veterans in Western New York.