Do you want
To explore what is possible with nature in your OT work ?
Why understanding our relationship with nature is ESSENTIAL for evidence based occupational therapy practice in ALL areas of practice
Get the NEW ‘Nature OT Starter Kit’ here
What you’ll receive
The NatureOTTM Method
The framework for building a solid base to partner with nature in your work, align your personal values with your work and create robust nature based interventions, services & businesses.
Evidence for nature
The 6 key health and functional areas impacted by nature contact & connection
How nature is central to occupational therapy
Connecting nature evidence with OT theory.
Examples of (graded) ways to include more nature in your work
Being a nature-based occupational therapist isn't 'all or nothing'.
Your nature readinessĀ self-assessment
A quick quiz to see if you have all your 'ducks lined up' to include more nature in your work (evidence, safety, effectiveness).
Who is Bronwyn?
I’ve worked as an occupational therapist (OT) since 1993 in Australia. I’ve never worked in the health system and I’m passionate about innovation in occupational therapy with a focus on wellbeing. In addition to occupational therapy I hold qualifications in workplace health and safety & project management (but the certificates are not what really matters).
A self- diagnosed workaholic (and perfectionist), I’ve always given a LOT of energy to my work, often at the expense of my physical and mental health.
Efforts to actively connect with my core values led me to post graduate education in permaculture design and training in Forest & Nature Therapy guiding.
I’ve created a unique blend of occupational therapy, permaculture and nature therapy as the basis for my business Nature OT Pty Ltd.
I have presented about nature based occupational therapy at national occupational therapy and social work conferences in Australia, the OT Entrepreneur Summit (on-line as the only Australian speaker) and as a podcast guest on OT and wellbeing focused podcasts.
I’m passionate about supporting OTs (in all settings) to work with nature so you can create a way to work that supports your own wellbeing as well as that of your clients and the planet!
I've directly worked with over 100 OTs from 11 countries in creating nature based ways of working - programs, services and businesses. I’ve held a role as a mentor in a Forest & Nature Therapy guide program and am a state representative & committee for the organisation Outdoor Health Australia (formerly Australian Association of Bush Adventure Therapy).
I provide nature connection experiences for the South Australian Botanic Gardens, Zoos SA and the South Austalian National Parks and Wildlife Service.