Bototherapy as a treatment for depression

Bototherapy can be an important tool in the treatment of depression; the key is to do it correctly, with specialized supervision.

Animal-assisted therapy has gained ground and is being analyzed by specialists in different parts of the world as a tool for treating various illnesses, for patients of all ages.

In Amazonas, a form of animal-assisted therapy that has gained recognition for its noticeable results is bototherapy.

Performed by physiotherapist Igor Simões, authorized by IBAMA, the treatment involves swimming with animals and sharing the waters of the Rio Negro with them for about two hours.

The practice aims to assist in treatment and boost the self-esteem of patients, especially children, through interaction with the boto in its natural environment.

The entire action is authorized and monitored by IBAMA, with its impact on the environment and animals being closely monitored, and is even considered a conservation tool for the animals.

Bototherapy is recommended as a supportive tool in the treatment of depression, as contact with the pink river dolphin can improve an individual's communication skills and reinforce their self-confidence. Long-term practice also reduces anxiety and hyperactivity, improves the immune system, encourages physical exercise, and strengthens the patient's respiratory, muscular, and joint systems.

Experience swimming with river dolphins and notice the results of the practice in your own body and spirit. Some healings occur before we even realize we were sick.