Our mission is to make healing and mental health care accessible to all humans through the power of nature.
Our trained volunteer therapists lead programs for individuals and communities while advancing evidence-based research on nature's therapeutic impact.
Our Vision
A world where healing happens freely in nature, supported by community and proven by science
Our Services
Forest Bathing & Mindfulness
Guided sensory immersion in natural environments
Creative Arts & Expressive Therapy
Art, journaling, and creative writing activities that provide safe outlets for emotional healing and self-expression.
Community Healing Circles
Group sessions fostering connection and belonging
Wilderness Therapy
Adventure-based healing for trauma recovery
Horticultural Therapy
Therapeutic gardening with psychological support
Eco-Science Learning
Hands-on earth science education integrated with therapeutic practice
About The Nature Clinic
The Nature Clinic provides holistic, nature-based healing experiences for people impacted by trauma and systemic barriers to care. Our programs are grounded in a biopsychosocial framework, recognizing that healing from trauma requires addressing the interconnected physical, emotional, and social dimensions of wellbeing.
Our Unique Approach
Comprehensive Eco-Therapy Model
Biopsychosocial Framework: Every intervention addresses biological, psychological, and social factors
Trauma-Informed Care: Using ACE scores to understand and address root causes
Evidence-Based Practice: Rigorous research protocols in partnership with Penn's Positive Psychology Center/School of Social Work
Community-Centered: Free services delivered by trained volunteer therapists
This integrated approach acknowledges that trauma impacts every facet of a person’s life and that sustainable healing emerges from addressing all these layers simultaneously.
Our Why:
The Heart of The Nature Clinic
We believe that Nature is a necessity for healing and should not be a luxury.
For far too many, healing and genuine rest have become a privilege tied to income, access, and systemic oppression.
Our communities — especially Black, Brown, immigrant, and working-class families — have been taught that worth comes only through productivity. That burnout is normal. That rest must be earned.
In a world filled with trauma, disconnection, and stress, The Nature Clinic offers a sacred pause: a place where all are invited to remember how to feel, connect, and grow.
Contact Us
The Nature Clinic is in bloom — and you’re invited to grow with us.
We’re in the exciting early stages of building healing-centered programs and forming a passionate team. While we’re not fully open just yet, this is the perfect time to connect and shape what’s to come.
If you're interested in partnering, volunteering, or staying in the loop about our launch, please fill out the contact form or email us at info@thenatureclinic.org.
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