Some stories feel written by fate. This is one of them.
On the evening of Sunday, October 1, 2023, Daphne Frilot and Faith Joubert of Healthy Body Healthy Soul lost their dear friend and client Betty Bruce to cancer. Fourteen hours later, on Faith’s usual Monday morning drive to the hospital, she spotted what looked like a discarded stuffed animal on the roadside.
For reasons she still can’t explain, Faith stopped the car, glanced in the rearview mirror, and noticed the "toy" was moving.
She backed up, got out, and saw her: an emaciated little dog with filthy fur and exhausted eyes.
"I can’t pick you up right now," Faith told her softly. "But I promise I’ll be back."
She called Daphne immediately. Daphne rushed to the spot, found the frail dog, and carried her to the nearest shelter, giving a donation to ensure her care.
Before Daphne even arrived, the name "Betty" had come to her mind. When she returned to the center, Annie, one of their intuitive Reiki practitioners, heard the story and immediately said, "Well, that’s Betty."
Hours later, Cindy, their other Reiki master, echoed the same thought without ever hearing Annie’s words.
At first, practicality prevailed. Faith and Daphne didn’t need a dog in the center.
But they were hooked. Daphne visited Betty at the shelter every day. They called her "Legs" because she dragged her little hind legs behind her. She was four pounds of fur and fleas and likely suffering from spinal injury—partially paralyzed and incontinent.
The shelter was quietly considering their options.
On October 9, though, the shelter allowed Faith and Daphne to bring her home. They immediately brought her to the center's therapeutic energy room.
They tried trips outside, but Betty’s incontinence remained. Thank goodness for doggie diapers, which they discovered two days later. Everyone said she'd likely never walk again.
But they didn’t know Betty.
By October 14, she’d spent hours in the therapeutic energy room and had earned her own medallion. By October 17, she was climbing dog gates with her front legs and running in the yard.
With her new pack, and lots of love to go around, Betty became a Facebook and Instagram star—and the center’s most enthusiastic greeter.
Since then, Betty has continued to thrive in the therapeutic energy of the EE System. She has regained some bladder control, doubled her weight to eight pounds, and become fast, strong, and adored by everyone who meets her. She travels with Faith and Daphne, has flown on airplanes, and has sniffed the red rocks of Sedona and the ocean air of Miami.
And on October 9, 2024, Faith and Daphne celebrated her "rebirthday"—the day her life began again.
Betty is more than Healthy Body Healthy Soul’s mascot. She’s their heart, their beloved C.E.O. (Chief Encouragement Officer), and most importantly, their unexpected treasure. And like all the best stories, hers continues to unfold.
Ask for Betty when you visit Healthy Body Healthy Soul for movie night. She’ll be there—ready to greet you, ready to heal you, ready to lick you, ready to love you.
To learn more about Healthy Body Healthy Soul, you can reach Faith and Daphne by email at info@healthybodyhealthysoul-la.com, by phone at 985-898-9445, or through their website at healthybodyhealthysoul-la.com. You can also find them on Facebook (Healthy Body Healthy Soul LA) and Instagram (@healthybodyhealthysoulla). Or, simply stop by in person at 220 Park Place, Suite 300, Covington, LA 70433. All are welcome!
Betty is more than our mascot. She is our heart, our beloved C.E.O. ... our treasure.