Fly Fishing as Healing for Veterans | Spokane News

After 17 years in the Air Force, veteran Jaclyn Rutan found healing not in therapy, but in fly fishing—through Project Healing Waters’ Sisters on the Rise group. This national nonprofit turns casting a line into a lifeline, offering veterans connection, mentorship, and peace in nature. For Rutan, the friendships and quiet moments outdoors have transformed her mental health, restoring her well-being in ways traditional methods couldn’t. With 160 programs across the country and plans for a new Idaho trip, this unique healing community proves that sometimes, the best therapy is found in the rhythm of water and the silence of the wild. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1f7de0b341727b96