You've heard of therapy dogs but have you heard of therapy turtles? Meet Timmy the turtle 🐢 Timmy the therapy turtle is playing a pivotal role in transforming therapeutic practices at a youth clinic in Darwin. Timmy has become a beloved fixture of the clinic's strategy to support children grappling with emotional and psychological challenges, already helping dozens of young people. 🎤 Roxanne Fitzgerald Download the ABC NEWS App: https://ab.co/abcnewsapp Subscribe to ABC Newsmail: https://ab.co

Physical therapy with Addie! 🐢 Addie is a juvenile Green Sea Turtle who underwent hook removal surgery where we had to make an incision in her neck. The pain from it has understandably made her reluctant to raise her head and that is what we’re working on through treatments like physical therapy. ❤️‍🩹 #connectandprotect #compassioniscontagious #rescuerehabrelease #seaturtlerescue #turtle #turtlehospital #marathonturtlehospital #theturtlehospital #sea #seaturtle #science #nature #ocean #beach #