Nature & Nurture Occupational Therapy
A nature-based, pediatric occupational therapy practice in beautiful Hunterdon County, NJ
Let's get your kids back outside.
Pediatric occupational therapy services- in your backyard or a park near you!
Gross & fine motor development
Coping skill building
Expansion of play skills
Social thinking and perspective-taking
Executive Functioning skills
Building confidence and responsibility
Sensory Integration
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
About Emily Bucher, OTR/L
Owner of Nature & Nurture OT
ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, 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. 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 growing wildflowers!