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nature & movement are medicine
ecotherapy walks & programs
​Your sanctuary for cultivating renewed & nourished health and wellbeing.
Sue Stranger | Health, Nutrition, Wellbeing & Ikigai Certified Coach
Certified Nourishing & Healing Kitchen Educator | Certified EcoTherapy Coach & Guide
Nature and gentle movement are nourishing medicine for your body, mind and Soul. Immerse, nurture and revitalise yourself amidst the ancient healing power of nature.
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EcoTherapy Walks, Workshops & Programs
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Integrating Nature Based Therapy with holistic health through guided nature based experiences & intervention programs to enhance physical, mental and emotional healing & wellbeing.
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EcoTherapy is also known as Shinrin-yoku, originating from Japan. The therapeutic and relaxing practices of mindful engagement and immersion in the natural environment, utilising all of your senses to connect with nature, grounding, healing and revitalising you in your most natural state. This includes intervention practices which are evidence based and are a powerful complement to medical or remedial therapies for profound healing outcomes.
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​​​​Natural environments provide powerful healing benefits that impact all areas of our health and wellbeing; physical, emotional, mental and spiritual. Some of the most profound effects of regular nature immersion come from plants. In particular, evergreen trees such as our unique eucalyptus emit airborne chemical compounds known as phytoncides which directly interact with our immune system at a cellular level, enhancing our biological functions.
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Explore 6 key evidence based health benefits of regular nature immersion experiences, however, most certainly not limited to;
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Supports & enhances neurobiological functions
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Enhances crucial immune system functions
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Supports & enhances physiological functions
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Enhances cognitive functions & restores attention, memory, problem solving & creativity
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Enhances sleep quality
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Supports & enhances cardiovasular health
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​Learn the art of embracing nature for restorative healing, connection & returning home to your true essence
​Welcome to your natural sanctuary where you can slow life down to nature's pace, listen deeply, learn to ignite your senses and innate intuitive wisdom to heal, nourish and realign your own body, mind & soul with the healing power of nature connection and guided immersive experiences.
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Wednesday Wanders
Free guided Nature Bathing Walks
Come walk with me in nature, beautiful Soul.
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​FREE Wednesday Wanders Nature Bathing Walks include;
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Mindfully slow, guided walk along a path through nature to slow the mind and body, reducing stress and promoting a deep sense of calm,
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Grounding in the present moment through guided -re-engagement of your primary senses as we wander,
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Short guided meditation half way through, returning home to your body and Soul,
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Feel free to share a herbal tea and gentle conversation before re-entering the world.
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Community
Guided Nature Bathing Walks & Events
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Upcoming Nature Bathing Walk Experiences in 2025
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Rewild Your Senses - awaken your natural intuitive state (2 programs; family (children & adults of all ages), silent walk for age 16 & adult)
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Reconnect with Self & Nature - awaken your ancient inner wisdom (silent walk - age 16 & adult)
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Revitalise with Nature - energy cleanse & rejuvenation (silent walk - age 16 & adult)
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Unleash Your Creativity - cultivating awe, wonder & curiosity (2 programs; family (children & adults of all ages), silent walk for age 16 & adult)
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Mindful Walking Meditation - nourish your inner home with nature (silent walk - age 16 & adult)
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Nature Treasure Art - family program (children & adults of all ages)
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Celebrating Seasons - connect with nature's rhythms, cycles & flow (2 programs; family (children & adults of all ages), silent walk age 16 & adult)
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Organisation & Corporate Programs
Tailored EcoTherapy workshops, programs & events
As a certified EcoTherapy Coach and Guide, all programs are tailored and co-designed with you to cultivate and enhance personal health & wellbeing, team coherence and resilience.
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These flexible programs are designed to provide integrative and assessable, immersive opportunities and interventions for;
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Health & Medical & Home Care Organisations - personalised intervention programs designed to enhance individual’s health treatments, care and recovery for on-site and off-site services such as Aged Care, Palliative Care, Home Care etc.
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Businesses and Corporations - enhance individual’s and overall workplace wellbeing, efficacy, capacity, communication and commitment which translates to beneficial strategic outcomes with assessable processes
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Education - offering curriculum based programs for all year levels both onsite and offsite, tailored to suit relevant term themes. Drawn from 20 years experience as Nature Education and Kitchen Garden Educator developing and delivering experiential and immersive nature based programs with the philosophy that Nature is the ultimate educator across all learning areas
Nature Therapy activities
shared family nature exploration & immersion activities
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​Join us for 12 days of immersive and exploratory inspiration for reconnecting ourselves respectfully with the natural world and each other.
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Experience the calming, rejuvenating and healing power of being in the present moment surrounded by nature, mindfully aware of yourselves and the world around you, synching back with your natural rhythms, cycles and flow!​
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May you enjoy your family adventures and making cherished memories! Share your photos with us on Instagram #12daysofnaturefun and let's cultivate an inspiring collection of respectful nature experiences with our beautiful community!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Cooking Workshops wholesome food is frontline medicine
Informative & Fun Nutritional Cooking Workshops
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These classes SELL OUT QUICKLY! Great value for money, deeply informative with hands on preparation of deliciously nutritious health promoting foods.
Each workshop includes;
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Informative session PACKED FULL of current science backed knowledge, strategies and protocols for making health promoting lifestyle changes,
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Nutritional food preparation and tasting whilst learning how to utilise common kitchen staples and foods as medicine, tips and tricks for preventing disease, promoting life-long health, wellbeing, longevity and vitality,
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Digital Information Pack; information session transcript, recipes from the workshop, and resources for extra learning.
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Personalised Coaching & Mentoring
You can thrive, not just survive!
Your healing journey starts from a place of safety and loving kindness
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Making changes to your physical, emotional, mental health and lifestyle can be incredibly challenging and daunting. All healing and growth journeys begin with returning home to yourself, learning to trust, appreciate and love your whole being.
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As a Certified Ikigai (the art of living with meaning), Health & Nutrition Coach and Mentor, my life's passion is holding a true sanctuary where you feel deeply supported and empowered to reconnect with your body, mind and soul, to awaken your intuitive wisdom to heal, nourish and realign your body, mind & soul.
I'm here as your guide to help you nurture your inner home, nourish your meaningful life, and live with vitality in health & wellbeing.
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Garden to Gut
wholesome food is frontline medicine
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Explore wholesome foods from the garden through to your gut
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Empowering you with knowledge and skills to not only grow your own food but learn how those foods crucially feed and nurture your 'inner ecosystem' microbiome who are responsible for your overall health and wellbeing.
Learn how wholesome, seasonal foods can​
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​be grown, harvested, prepared & cooked with delicious, simple and nutritious recipes & tips
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create a diverse and thriving gut-brain microbiome delving into their role in promoting and supporting your natural state of wellbeing from nutrient absorption, weight management, metabolism, hormones, immunity, disease prevention & healing through to mental health and more!
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The Healing Kitchen
your medicinal pantry & garden
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An expanding resource of recipes & ancient plant healing wisdom
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Every traditional culture has their own healing plant wisdom passed down through centuries and this knowledge and skill retains its functionality and relevance today in our modern culture.
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Learn how to harness the powerfully healing compounds of plants that you may already have in your kitchen and garden, to create simple medicinal remedies at any time of year. Support your body and microbiome to function efficiently for a life lived in your natural state of wellbeing.
The Nourishing Kitchen
from garden to gut
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Wholesome food recipes to nourish your microbiome, body & mind
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Returning to your innate remembering of what nourishes you and how to support yourself and loved ones by growing and caring for our own food or creating relationships with local farmers and community so that you can reliably source fresh, organic produce.
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This is your ever expanding recipe resource for creating nourishing meals from wholesome foods along with the Garden to Gut program to empower you with knowledge and skills to not only grow your own food but learn how those foods feed and nurture your crucial microbiome who are responsible for your overall health and wellbeing.
