Learn from Shelly Fisher about the Animal-Assisted Wellness Garden, a first-of-its-kind initiative designed to promote healing, connection, and balance at a healthcare facility. Easily adaptable to other settings, including universities, the garden combines nature, animal interaction, and evidence-based design to create a restorative space where people can study,reflect, heal, and connect meaningfully with both animals and the natural world.
Shelly Fisher, RN, is the founder of Paws to Thrive. She believes that healing begins with meaningful connection—between people, animals, and the natural world. Every space and program is designed to nurture the well-being of both those receiving care and the sentient animals who support them. Rooted in Shelly’s compassion, clinical insight, and evidence-informed biophilic design, Paws to Thrive creates environments that elevate wellness while honoring and sustaining the natural ecosystems they depend on. www.pawstothrive.com