Nature & Nurture Occupational Therapy
A neuro-affirming, nature-based pediatric occupational therapy practice
located in beautiful Hunterdon County, NJ
Pediatric occupational therapy services- in your backyard, home, or a park near you!
Gross & fine motor development
Emotional regulation & coping skill-building
Expansion of play skills
Social thinking and perspective-taking
Executive functioning skills for children & teens
Building confidence and responsibility
Sensory Integration
Neuro-affirming, child-led services
Why nature-based therapy?
Studies show playing outdoors...
Improves conditions for learning
Supports coordination, balance, and strength
Fosters imagination, confidence, and wonder
Encourages language and play expansion
Please note: nature-based therapy is not for all kiddos! We recognize that some children benefit from a more focused, indoor setting for safety reasons and for their best learning and engagement to occur. We also provide in-home and indoor sessions, schedule permitting!
About Emily Bucher, OTR/L
Owner of Nature & Nurture OT
ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, Executive Functioning, and Emotional Regulation Certifed Clinical Specialist
Emily is a licensed and registered occupational therapist from Clinton, NJ. She is a certified clinical specialist in autism, ADHD, pediatric anxiety, emotional regulation, and executive functioning. She has advanced training in neuromotor approaches for children with developmental delays and musculoskeletal disorders to promote confident movement and play skills. Emily is experienced in running social skill-building groups to build improved social engagement and peer play skills. She earned her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy degree from Thomas Jefferson University and has clinical experience in the neonatal intensive care unit, early intervention, school-based therapy, outpatient clinics, and equine-assisted therapy. Emily also provides executive functioning coaching to adolescents and teens to support high school, college, and career readiness. Nature & Nurture OT's mission is to support children in building skills and confidence, all within the great outdoors. In her free time, Emily enjoys reading, cycling, yoga, hiking, and gardening!