
ECO-THERAPY
"Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt." -John Muir
What is Eco-therapy?
"Eco-therapy returns us to our wild, primal, original home, even if only for a few minutes. By connecting with Mother Earth, we can experience peace, safety, a sense of calm, relief, and rest. Connecting with nature is simple, but sometimes we become so distracted or disconnected that even a walk can feel overwhelming or too inconvenient. Our fast-paced society and productivity-drive culture can take over and hold us hostage. We want to get away, we yearn for the wild, we crave something natural, and we sense nature calling us... but, we can't muster up the energy, time, or determination to step off the pavement onto the dirt path. An Eco-Therapy Guide is someone who opens the door, "packs the picnic basket", and drives the getaway truck down the backroad. Nature is the Therapist, but a Guide can inspire, co-navigate, and accompany us until we feel back at home in nature."
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-Michelle Rigling, PhD, Certified Eco-Therapy Guide

Go Barefoot for 30 Minutes
Normalizes Breathing & Body Rhythms
Increases Energy
Reduces Inflammation
Calms the Nervous System
Improves Blood Pressure & Flow
Lessens Menstrual Pain
Mitigates Negative Effects of EMFs

Other Eco-Therapy Benefits
Lowered Stress and Anxiety
Enhanced Brain Functioning & Focus
More Restful and Deep Sleep
Nervous System Regulation
Improved Self Confidence
Deepened Sense of Connection
Faster Recovery from Illness & Infection

Eco-Therapy Offerings
Outdoor Counseling Sessions
Forest Bathing & Wonder Walks
Guided Nature Journaling
Nature-Based Meditations
Day Quests & Cave Journeys
Therapeutic Hikes & Camping
Fire Ceremonies & Spiritual Practices

2023 Eco-Therapy Rates
Sessions take place in parks, forests, or wilderness locations, based on client preference and therapy goals.
1-hour session: $100
2-hour session: $165
3-hour session: $215
4-hour session: $250
Full Day: $400
"Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit, and as vital to our lives as water and good bread. A civilization which destroys what little remains of the wild...is cutting itself off from its origins and betraying the principle of civilization itself."
-Edward Abbey
Research & Resources