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4 Paws. 2 Feet. 1 Mission

Programs include the following:

-Group Therapy Dog Sessions

-Individual Coaching: Mind, Body, & Spirit with Animal Assisted Therapy

-PAWS Well-being Program- Mindfulness & Wellness in the Workplace

-Veteran’s & First Responders Programs

-Paws and Paint- Therapeutic Art Programs

-Guide [4] 21- Lessons for Life: An Integrative Life Skills Program

-PTSD, Anxiety, and Stress Programs

-Family Based Events, Sessions, & Programs

-and many more…

Join us for in-person programs, on-location events,

at-home programs, and destination retreats and events!

Meet your guides

MeLisa Martinez

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Ruth Brown

M.A. Counseling, LCDCI

Ph.D. Psychology- Trauma & Crisis Recovery, Candidate

The 4 Projects Guide

The Unspeakable Protocol Host

Trauma Recovery Leader
REBOOT Trauma Recovery Instructor
Outward Inward Program
Art Facilitator
Animal-Assisted Therapy Facilitator
Program Writer and Educator

“It's when you allow your skills, trainings, and experiences to collide with your passions that you allow the flame to burn brightly in your life” ~Ruth

Ruth earned her Master’s in Counseling from West Texas A&M University and is currently pursuing her PhD in Counseling & Psychology specializing in Trauma, Crisis Therapy, & Disaster Recovery. She brings a wealth of knowledge to the MIND portion of our center and programs. As a REBOOT Recovery Instructor, she facilitates a peer-led & faith-based Trauma Recovery course. Ruth currently offers programs as a Professional Life Coach. She is a Certified Therapy Dog Handler for the Animal Assisted Therapy program, art program facilitator, and trauma coach.

Ruth incorporates her experience in emergency services in EMS, fire service, dispatch, and as an emergency flight supervisor within our First Responder specific programs. Life’s journey brings us many twists, turns, and curves on the path we are traveling. As a guide, Ruth will meet you where you are on your life’s journey and be a guide to walk with you when you need it.