team
Françoise Callamand-Mayer
Hailing from France, Françoise is a special educator and entrepreneur at heart, who co-founded the Garderie des Globetrotteurs daycare. With over 20 years of experience in early childhood education and trained in language stimulation, she also applies her knowledge working with seniors, continually honing her skills to better meet their needs. She's been interested in horses since she was a child and completed trainings in equine-facilitated leadership and equimotricity.
Sindy Ramirez
Sindy is a special educator and animal therapy practitioner, whose personalized approach focuses on active listening, supporting each individual's strengths and respecting their pace. With over 8 years of experience working with youth and the elderly in a community setting in Laval, she has developed a strong sense of empathy and kindness. Her work partners are dogs and rabbits and together, they incorporate a touch of playfulness and calm into every session.
Julie Ménard
Julie, nicknamed the artist or the creative one, sees life as an adventure rich in opportunities. Since 2013, she's been specializing in pig behavior and enjoys working with miniature pigs and dogs. She's a graduate in animal therapy and a member of the CZQ. As an empathetic and caring person, Julie emphasizes autonomy and empowerment and puts respect at the heart of her work with seniors, people with disabilities, and teenagers.
Marie-Michèle Carreau
Marie-Michèle combines her love of humans and passion for the canine world to offer a personalized approach based on respect, trust, and sense of well-being. She received a certificate in gerontology from the University of Montreal as well as certification in canine training, and together with her carefully chosen animal partners, she is dedicated to improving seniors' mental health and quality of life.