Kristina is a registered Occupational Therapist who is passionate about mixing her love for being creative, being in nature, and helping her clients reach their goals! Outside of her role in the Nature OT in the City Group program, Kristina works as an Occupational therapist at Nova’s Ark Charity, where she gets to mix the therapeutic benefits of play, the outdoors and animals in her work with kids, teens and adults!

In the past few years of practice, Kristina has had the opportunity to expand on her nature therapy knowledge in attending the Grounded to Grow Nature Retreat in Chicago, learning from other nature based OTs. She has been part of research around mental health within Occupational Therapy and believes strongly in addressing mental health with clients of all ages AND their families. She has explored a variety of different courses regarding autism, anxiety, emotional regulation, motivational interviewing, and much more, and is always learning! Kristina has also started our parent “Campfire chats”, which allow the parents of Larchwood to connect with each other and work through challenges together facilitated by an OT. Kristina is so excited to connect with all the old and new families of Larchwood in the upcoming session!

Kristina is a registered Occupational Therapist who is passionate about mixing her love for being... Read More