Empowering military veterans, first responders and their families on their journey towards a healthy and fulfilling life
Sierra Hotel for DD214’s is designated as a charitable non-profit corporation which includes but is not limited to equine assisted wellness, yoga, meditation, mindful practices and lectures.
We recognize the pressing need to address the challenges posed by post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and related issues faced by these brave individuals who have dedicated themselves to the service of others.
Our wellness program is designed to serve those who have served us selflessly. The participants will gain an understanding of how traumatic experiences change their thought processes. They will are given the tools and opportunities to rewire these thought processes to successfully navigate civilian life.
Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP)
Equine-assisted psychotherapy (EAP) focuses on those with mental or substance use disorders, cognitive issues, and other disorders. While still a form of “talk” therapy, EAP allows clients to use multiple senses while identifying and processing emotional issues. The outdoor environment and use of animals lend a unique, positive dimension to the experience.
Yoga Wellness
Yoga offers physical and mental health benefits for people of all ages. And, if you’re going through an illness, recovering from surgery or living with a chronic condition, yoga can become an integral part of your treatment and potentially hasten healing.
A yoga therapist can work with patients and put together individualized plans that work together with their medical and surgical therapies. That way, yoga can support the healing process and help the person experience symptoms with more centeredness and less distress.
