Wellness Services
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What is Calmward™?A research-based equine assisted therapy intervention focused on building stress resilience. The program integrates riding and/or horsemanship activities with movement, social communication, stress management skills, challenges, enjoyment, and rest.
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Equine Assisted Therapy and Learning may be helpful for:
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Equine Assisted Therapy and Learning - individual sessions for children and adults featuring Calmward™
Equine Assisted Therapy and Learning (EATL) combines evidence-based approaches to therapy and learning with horses in a natural environment. EATL at Kiowa Farm is grounded in the classical principles of horsemanship and the Calmward™ method which is a movement based, practical approach to managing stress. Calmward™ is a combination of the words calm and forward which are foundation principles in equitation upon which all else in the training of horse and rider is built. Similarly, each EATL session addresses main factors that mitigate stress such as movement, social connection, sensory stimulation, skills , tools, fun, and more. The resulting calmness in body and mind coupled with the natural biofeedback of the horse enhances learning, the effectiveness of therapies and interventions, and ultimately resilience. Sessions are individually tailored and provided at either a facilitator or clinical level. EATL programs are individually tailored to meet the clients therapeutic or learning goals. No experience is required and programs are inclusive
Trained facilitators and clinicians provide evidence-based services to children and adults with mental health, cognitive, developmental, physical, and learning support needs, as well as to those who are just looking to enhance their general mental and physical wellness.
In addition to general mental and physical wellness enhancement, Kiowa Farm addresses a variety of neurobiological, cognitive-behavioural, and mental health issues, including but not limited to: Autism, ADHD, Tourette Syndrome, PDD NOS, anxiety, depression, brain injury, and learning challenges. For continuity of care, occupational, speech, and other pre-assessed interventions, therapeutic or learning goals can also incorporated into individualized programs. We also address physical development and rehabilitation needs such as strength training for a specific sport, or therapy for those who have suffered physical injury or who have a neuromuscular condition such as muscular dystrophy.
Kiowa Farm's wellness services have been shown to be highly effective to the health and well being of clients and their families. The service characteristics are unique and based on the high degree of client loyalty and feedback.
Many of the wellness services are eligible for government funding for extended medical plans which enhance the accessibility for clients.
All ages. No referral needed.
Trained facilitators and clinicians provide evidence-based services to children and adults with mental health, cognitive, developmental, physical, and learning support needs, as well as to those who are just looking to enhance their general mental and physical wellness.
In addition to general mental and physical wellness enhancement, Kiowa Farm addresses a variety of neurobiological, cognitive-behavioural, and mental health issues, including but not limited to: Autism, ADHD, Tourette Syndrome, PDD NOS, anxiety, depression, brain injury, and learning challenges. For continuity of care, occupational, speech, and other pre-assessed interventions, therapeutic or learning goals can also incorporated into individualized programs. We also address physical development and rehabilitation needs such as strength training for a specific sport, or therapy for those who have suffered physical injury or who have a neuromuscular condition such as muscular dystrophy.
Kiowa Farm's wellness services have been shown to be highly effective to the health and well being of clients and their families. The service characteristics are unique and based on the high degree of client loyalty and feedback.
Many of the wellness services are eligible for government funding for extended medical plans which enhance the accessibility for clients.
All ages. No referral needed.
What is the difference between the services in the Equestrian and Wellness programs?
Payment Options
We accept credit card and PayPal through our booking system. If you are an organization or government agency* not paying through the booking system, then we accept direct deposit, cheque made out to Kiowa Farm, Interac e-Transfer to [email protected], and funding from governments and organizations*.Gift Certificates can be purchased at the top of our booking system.
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Funding OptionsWe accept funding from multiple organizations including the Ministry of Children and Family Development, Subsidy, Self Design Learning Community, SIDES, Fawkes Academy, grants, and many other private organizations. BOOK your first session with us, and we can further discuss funding details.
*Not all government organizations or extended medical benefits cover sessions. Fees not covered by funding sources must still be paid by the client.
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Paying through AFU?
If you have funding through AFU and would like to pay with your autism funding, please fill out the below pre-filled RTP form with our information on it. Clients are responsible for paying for services directly until RTPs are processed, funding is approved, AND funding is deposited. Once funding is approved and invoices can be processed through AFU, we can reimburse clients at their request for services that they paid for directly once the funding has been deposited into our account. Once you have submitted your RTP, please send us a copy by email to [email protected] for our records.
*This does not guarantee we will be able to provide services nor that AFU will approve this. An initial session will still need to be booked followed by an intake. If you have further questions, please contact us.
*This does not guarantee we will be able to provide services nor that AFU will approve this. An initial session will still need to be booked followed by an intake. If you have further questions, please contact us.
