Benefits

Equiphoria offers a tailor-made program that takes care of anyone with temporary or permanent neurological sequelae affecting the motor, the sensitive, the sensory, the cognitive, the psychic, the emotional and the social areas.

Psychological and cognitive benefits

Increased self-esteem
Handling emotions better
Increased confidence
Increased concentration and attention
Improved memory (working memory, short- & long-term memory)
Improved planning
Improved communication
Increased socialization
Increased sense of initiative

Physical benefits

Improved axial alignment
Improved postural balance
Improved muscle tone and strengthening
Increased stamina
Increased joints’ suppleness
Improved lateralization and body symmetry
Improved gross and fine motor skills
Improved mobility and locomotion
Awakening of sensory perception
Improved blood circulation and skin trophism
Improved digestive function

Psycho-physical benefits

Improved body scheme (proprioceptive and interoceptive awareness)
Reduced spatiotemporal disorientation (disorientation to place and time)
Integration and planning of deliberate movement
Improved body image
Improved interaction with the environment

The main objective is to improve the autonomy and the daily quality of life of the patient and close caregivers.

«We just finished a week of treatment at Equiphoria–what a shame to have to stop now! Our son was happy; we could tell he was focused and motivated. The center and the entire staff is amazing, and the environment simply wonderful. And even if this first treatment was short, the signs of improvement are visible: […]

Mother of a 7-year old stricken by a rare disease

«The freedom of expression offered by Equiphoria opens up a whole range of new possibilities for us therapists; it creates an opening to a realm where our creativity alone determines how far we can push the boundaries.»

Magali Collange, psychologist SESSAD

«She stands up straight. Arms relaxed. Head up high. Moments charged with emotions, remarkable work and perseverance. The sessions are miraculous. By far more beneficial than your typical physiotherapy or more ‘aggressive’ therapies like toxin injections. An amazing team!»

Mother of a multiply disabled child

«By far more motivating and effective than a rehabilitation program at the hospital. A ray of sunshine in the midst of a sea of limitations…»

Patient with multiple sclerosis

«the approach and the therapy proposed by Equiphoria are unique and irreplaceable. Nowhere else, in the other centers where … received treatment I have witnessed such motivation, such will, and at the end, such progress.»

Mother of a young adult with a head injury

«. . . I am at a loss for words when attempting to describe the “living tool (the horse)” that is assigned to you and with whom you very quickly develop a deep bond and an instant sense of well-being, comfort and confidence, as well as a strong desire to share such personal moments. A […]

Motorcycle rider seriously hurt in a road accident

«… But after many months of not even a small sign of progress, she was starting to lose faith in herself and being overtaken by a lack of motivation; this pushed me to look further until I finally came across the equine-assisted therapies at Equiphoria. To her, it doesn’t feel as if it were the […]

Mother of a young patient with a head injury

«Within one week, … showed significant progress, and even more amazingly, this progress has been engraved. Thanks to this, we have been able to practice back home what we have learned at the center.»

Parents of a teenager with autism spectrum disorder

«Immense effort—commitment—objectives—ambition—meticulousness—kind-heartedness—trust—professional Equiphoria is all that! They will surpass themselves in their efforts for our kids, they’re totally committed, they stay the course come what may, pushed on by their desire to help them make progress, even, to hoist them up into the realm of new possibilities, with faith, all the while being rigorous and […]

M. Guillé, parent of a child with a disability