OUR STORY
Larry is a mental health advocate with a long history of integrating pet therapy and animal assisted interactions (AAI) into wellness initiatives for both college campuses and corporate environments. His work blends compassionate outreach with evidence-based practices, making mental health support more approachable, engaging, and stigma-free for diverse audiences.
Grounded in neuroscience, Larry's programs leverage the positive effects of human-animal connection: increased oxytocin, serotonin, and dopamine; reduced cortisol; and improved emotional regulation. These biological shifts are especially powerful for college students facing rising levels of stress, loneliness, and academic pressure, as well as for employees navigating burnout, disengagement, and chronic workplace strain. AAI provides a fast, biologically rooted reset that restores cognitive bandwidth and emotional resilience.
Larry also brings a neuroeconomic lens to his work, demonstrating that AAI is not only beneficial for wellbeing but also financially strategic. For universities and corporations alike, animal-assisted programs become high ROI investments that strengthen the bottom line while elevating human wellbeing.
Mental health awareness does
positive things.
