Physiotherapist Igor Simoes (3rd L) carries 12-year-old Leonardo Araujo (4th L) beside a "Boto Cor-de-Rosa" (Pink River Dolphin) during Bototerapia (pink dolphin therapy) in the Negro River in Novo Airao city, northern Brazil July 26, 2010.
Leonardo Araujo, 12, swims with a "Boto Cor-de-Rosa" (Pink River Dolphin) during a Bototerapia (pink dolphin therapy) session in the Negro River in Novo Airao city, northern Brazil July 26, 2010. The therapy involves swimming with the "Boto Cor-de-Rosa" (Pink River Dolphin), in the belief that the ultrasonic waves emitted by the dolphins will help cure a range of health problems, according to physiotherapist and Bototerapia creator Igor Simoes. Araujo, who could not walk before the treatment, says his physical capabilities and self esteem have improved greatly since the therapy
Leonardo Araujo,12, plays soccer at his house on the outskirts of Manaus, northern Brazil July 25, 2010. Araujo started receiving Bototerapia (pink dolphin therapy) three years ago.
Leonardo Araujo,12, drinks water at his house on the outskirts of Manaus, northern Brazil July 25, 2010. Araujo started receiving Bototerapia (pink dolphin therapy) three years ago.
"Boto Cor-de-Rosa" (Pink River Dolphins) swim in the Negro River in Novo Airao city, northern Brazil July 26, 2010. Physiotherapist Igor Simoes created Bototerapia (pink dolphin therapy), which involves swimming with the "Boto Cor-de-Rosa" in the belief that the ultrasonic waves emitted by these dolphins will help cure a range of health problems. Picture taken July 26, 2010.
Leonardo Araujo,12, swims during a Bototerapia (pink dolphin therapy) session in the Negro River in Novo Airao city, northern Brazil July 26, 2010.
Leonardo Araujo,12, walks near the Negro River in Manaus, northern Brazil July 26, 2010. Araujo started receiving Bototerapia (pink dolphin therapy) three years ago.
Leonardo Araujo, 12, is held by his mother on a boat after a Bototerapia (pink dolphin therapy) session on the Negro River, northern Brazil July 26, 2010. Araujo started receiving Bototerapia three years ago. The therapy involves swimming with the "Boto Cor-de-Rosa" (Pink River Dolphin), in the belief that the ultrasonic waves emitted by the dolphins will help cure a range of health problems, according to physiotherapist and Bototerapia creator Igor Simoes. Araujo, who could not walk before the treatment, says his physical capabilities and self esteem have improved greatly since the therapy. Picture taken July 26, 2010.
Physiotherapist Igor Simoes swims with a "Boto Cor-de-Rosa" (Pink River Dolphin) in the Negro River in Novo Airao city, northern Brazil July 26, 2010. Simoes created Bototerapia (pink dolphin therapy), which involves swimming with the "Boto Cor-de-Rosa" in the belief that the ultrasonic waves emitted by the dolphins will help cure a range of health problems. Picture taken July 26, 2010.
A "Boto Cor-de-Rosa" (Pink River Dolphin) swims in the Negro River in Novo Airao city, northern Brazil July 26, 2010. Physiotherapist Igor Simoes created Bototerapia (pink dolphin therapy), which involves swimming with the "Boto Cor-de-Rosa" in the belief that the ultrasonic waves emitted by these dolphins will help cure a range of health problems.
