Nature Based Holistic Framework
A holistic framework to help you build confidence and credibility as a nature-based therapist and a sustainable business.
Evidence Based
Holistic Approach.
Collaborating with Nature
Awakening The Human Spirit
Building Resiliency in Today’s Children
Hooray!!!
As a budding OT I was eager to make a difference. I quickly learned that there was still SO much to learn.
As the years went by in my school-based job, I became bogged down with paperwork, meetings, and the number of children needing my help. I questioned if this system was supporting children in the way they needed to be supported. I provided inservices. I collaborated. I advocated. I cried. I empathized.
Finally I reached my tipping point. I needed to reconnect with the reason I became an OT. I needed to re-align my values as an OT and how I was serving children. I wanted to serve them holistically – mind, body, AND spirit.
It was from this desire that I launched my nature based business as a side gig and just recently walked away from my school based job for good. It was not an easy decision but was freeing in so many ways. I’m now immersed in work I’m truly passionate about. I LOVE the work I do supporting children and their families.
I want you to experience work like this where you feel fulfilled and energized at the end of the day. A place where you can use the very best of occupational therapy within the context of nature to help children of all ages build new skills and develop resiliency.
I want to use Rooted In Rhythm to move mountains of change across the globe. Will you help me? Will you join me on this journey where you can break free from the grind of a traditional therapy setting and experience freedom that only nature can provide.
This is for the nature-based OT just getting started. This is for OT ready to start their own nature-based business. This is for a nature based business owner seeking a practice base framework to support effective and evidence based programming!
Theoretical Framework
Theory, Evidence & Interventions
All of #1 & #2 AND Business Tips!
Rooted In Rhythm and the Nature Superhero Network are not responsible for lawful execution of your nature inspired business. As the business owner or therapist, you are responsible for the legality of your business and the safe implementation of Rooted In Rhythm within your business model and nature location. Each state and country has legal requirements for launching a business. As the owner of your business, you assume complete responsibility for following all laws related to the owning and running of your business along with following any laws related to use of public and/or private nature spaces. You are responsible the safe undertaking of serving clients in a nature space.
Let your spirit shine in your work!
Have you found that nature helps you feel better and you are more regulated when you spend time outdoors? You know in your heart that children in nature makes sense. You have a question that keeps popping up - could I actually do therapy outdoors in nature? Perhaps your belief has always been that you can only do effective therapy in traditional spaces - makes sense given that is what you know. What if I told you that you can do effective therapy in nature and it may make MORE sense than in a traditional setting. This training draws the link between OT and nature WITH EVIDENCE. The therapy context does matter. I'm not saying to disregard any therapy setting but I do encourage you to literally think outside the box. If you are a responsive, sensory integrative, holistic, heart centered therapist, this will align with your values and perspective. This training will help you feel better about what you have always known - that nature heals, that nature feels good. I created Rooted In Rhythm to connect the dots and help you feel ok with taking your amazing skill set outdoors.
A deep dive into the six R's of the Rooted In Rhythm.
Understand the rich theory supporting Rooted in Rhythm and its holistic approach.
Look closely at the extensive evidence to support nature as a context for therapeutic intervention.
A framework to serve people across the lifespan.
Learn how the six R's lead to holistic interventions and programs.
Identify how the context of nature elicits functional outcomes.
Understand how each scope of practice within OT is relevant.
BONUS: Hear from Emmy Vadnais, Holistic OT guru and leader in the field.
This option targets interventions. You are attached to organization already. You don't need business tips. You need evidence based ideas and interventions that can be done in collaboration with nature. No need to go to the AOTA website to try to find out what is evidence based. Got you covered right here. No need to go google how nature can be an effective modality and therapy context. That is in this training too.
A deep dive into the six R's of the Rooted In Rhythm. So this means ALL OF THE INFO from TRAINING #1 plus the information on intervention and programming in nature!
Understand the rich theory supporting Rooted In Rhythm and its holistic approach.
Look closely at the extensive evidence to support nature as a context for therapeutic intervention.
Learn how to use Rooted In Rhythm to develop interventions and programs.
Identify specific interventions to support spirituality in nature, mental health, and integrative practices
Easily generalized interventions to outdoor or indoor spaces.
Clearly define an occupational therapy scope of practice within a nature context.
Understand potential outcomes within the nature context.
BONUS: Hear from Gina Taylor about Hippotherapy and the importance of rhythm – and not just rhythm in riding!
BONUS:
56 page ebook with activity ideas and scripts!
Advocacy & Accessibility - Caregivers
Informal Observational Guide - What sensory motor qualities are you observing?
Sensory Garden Training
Clinic or school based OT's: Here are a few ways to connect with nature indoors
Tips for All Weather Conditions
Starting a business is your dream. Starting a business with nature at the core is your vision. No need to go search out what is needed to start a business. That is included here. Though this training is not considered personal business coaching as every state is different and you are required to do your due diligence, this training gives you lived experience of running a successful nature based practice with information on startup, systems, and marketing. The marketing is what has worked for my personal business. This training focuses on building a business ecosystem that is sustainable.
This includes ALL of the information from training #1 and training #2 plus information on becoming a successful nature based business!
A deep dive into the six R's of Rooted In Rhythm.
Understand the rich theory supporting Rooted In Rhythm and it’s holistic approach.
Look closely at the extensive evidence supporting nature as a context for therapeutic intervention.
Learn what systems you need to get started in your nature-based business.
Identify sustainable business practices.
Identify effective marketing strategies.
BONUS resources: Site Assessment Form, Needs Assessment Form, EMR Compare/Contrast
BONUS information: Powerless to Powerful Training, Location Considerations, Discovering Your Niche Training.
Nature amplifies your skill set and elevates the love in your heart to take your therapy next level!
Nature amplifies your skill set and elevates the love in your heart to take your therapy next level!
Big dreams + action = A NATURE SUPERHERO
Take a step forward and embrace what you already know deep within you. Learn how to harness the power of nature to build and transform those around you!
Which option will take you to the next level?
Let’s RECAP
Option #1
“I need an evidence-based approach and theory to support therapy in nature.”
Option #2
“I need an evidence-based approach, theory, and interventions to support the mind, body and spirit.”
Option #3
I’m ready to take it on - all of it! I want an evidence-based approach, theory, intervention ideas, and a nature-based business plan to get me started.