Somatic Nature Therapy Institute

Somatic Nature Therapy Institute Somatic & Nature-Based Therapy, Mentorship, Trainings, Quests & Rites of Passage. Previously Somatic Wilderness Therapy Institute.

Founded by Katie Asmus, MA, LPC, BMP, Somatic Wilderness Therapy Institute (formerly Namaste Healing Arts Center, LLC) is a multi-dimensional Therapeutic and Educationally-based organization incorporating Wilderness and Body-Centered Psychotherapies. Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, our unique and progressive approach to healing and wellness is based on the practices of invoking the inherent wi

sdom of the body-mind, of utilizing the natural world as healer and guide, and of accessing and appreciating the abundance of the universe. At SWTI, our mission is to “open people’s hearts and minds to greater possibilities!” We offer the following four dimensions of service to our clients and to the community at-large:

1. Counseling, Coaching, & Healing
2. Teaching, Mentoring, & Consulting
3. Connecting Like-Minded Practitioners and Students
4. Promoting the Fields of Wilderness Therapy, Body-Centered Psychotherapy, Sacred Soul Work & Human Potential

✨ Every morning, the world is created.Mary Oliver reminds us that whether we wake with joy or with heaviness, the earth ...
06/23/2026

✨ Every morning, the world is created.

Mary Oliver reminds us that whether we wake with joy or with heaviness, the earth keeps offering itself back to us—an invitation to reconnect, to notice beauty, to belong. 🌿

This is the essence of nature-based therapy: remembering that healing, wisdom, and wellness are available in relationship with the natural world.

If you feel called to bring these practices into your life and work, join us for our next Intro to Therapeutic Nature-Based Interventions training. Together, we’ll explore tools, theory, and lived experiences that weave the healing power of nature into your practice.

We begin our 8-week course on September 9th! Early bird pricing ends June 30th!

👉 Learn more + register: https://www.somaticnaturetherapy.com/intro-to-therapeutic-nature-based-interventions-online-training

06/23/2026

Magic connecting moments from Courting Your Medicine 2016

One of our greatest values at the Somatic Nature Therapy Institute is our reciprocal connection with the natural world 🌱...
06/21/2026

One of our greatest values at the Somatic Nature Therapy Institute is our reciprocal connection with the natural world 🌱

Including this connection in our work helps us reclaim a deeper connection to ourselves as part of nature and to the greater web of life 🌸

If you’re inspired to explore ways to weave nature-connection into the therapeutic process, or into your daily life, check out our offerings or be on the lookout for our reflections and tips here.

May we all be moved to defend, protect and celebrate all of life. 🌿

06/20/2026

The many altars of Courting Your Medicine this week.

These center places of intention held our dreams, our tears, our hopes, our fears, our laughter and joy, our grief and anger. These alters held the reminder that we are supported by something greater, and interconnected with each other and the web of life.

06/19/2026

After a looong night of wind, we bring wimsy to our circle!

🌿Our Somatic Soul-Based Trauma Training returns this October—an immersive 9-month journey designed for therapists, coach...
06/19/2026

🌿Our Somatic Soul-Based Trauma Training returns this October—an immersive 9-month journey designed for therapists, coaches, and healing professionals ready to deepen their capacity to support others from the inside out.

This training blends the wisdom of the body, the guidance of the soul, and a trauma-informed foundation to help you:
✨ Work safely at the edges of trauma
✨ Cultivate embodied presence and attunement
✨ Integrate somatic, energetic, and nature-based tools
✨ Hold space with depth, clarity, and care

🌀 Starts October 7, 2026
🌀 50 NBCC Credit Hours Available

🕊️ Early Bird pricing ends August 8th

If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to step in… this may be it.

👉 Learn more & apply: https://www.somaticnaturetherapy.com/somatic-soul-based-trauma-training

06/18/2026

On the land this week with 18 other incredible humans devoted to breaking linage patterns and living their gifts in the world.
Your Medicine 2026

Day 4 of Courting Your Medicine: Day walk ceremony today
06/17/2026

Day 4 of Courting Your Medicine: Day walk ceremony today

🌿 Curious about bringing your practice outside—but unsure how to do it ethically or safely?Whether you're a therapist, c...
06/16/2026

🌿 Curious about bringing your practice outside—but unsure how to do it ethically or safely?

Whether you're a therapist, coach, or healer, this free webinar replay will walk you through the Ethical, Logistical, and Practical Considerations for Outdoor Therapy.

If you've wondered:
➡️ Can I bring clients outdoors without formal wilderness skills training?
➡️ How do I prepare for sessions in nature—ethically and practically?
➡️ What are key considerations for myself and my client in bringing our work outdoors?

…this session is for you.

🎥 Watch our webinar replay and learn from two facilitators with decades of experience in outdoor therapy and trauma-informed care.

You’ll walk away with:
✅ Key ethical and safety considerations
✅ How to navigate informed consent and risk
✅ What to bring + how to prepare
✅ Real-life challenges and solutions
✅ Resources for further support and training

✨ Facilitated by Katie Asmus, MA, LPC, BMP + Angela Merill, MA, LPC — two leaders in nature-based, trauma-informed therapy and education.

👉 Download the webinar now and take your practice outdoors—ethically, accessibly, and with confidence:
https://www.somaticnaturetherapy.com/ethics-webinar-freebie

🌿 Uncovering Genius: Nature-Based Parts Work begins soon…And if this offering has been calling to you—this is your momen...
06/16/2026

🌿 Uncovering Genius: Nature-Based Parts Work begins soon…

And if this offering has been calling to you—this is your moment.

This 5-day in-person training in the mountains of Colorado is a chance to deepen your confidence, intuition, and skill in guiding parts work through a nature-based lens.

✨ You’ll learn experiential tools to support clients (and yourself) with compassion, somatic awareness, and the wisdom of the land.

This is your last chance to join us for this immersive experience.
📅 Dates: July 15 - 19, 2026
📍 Near Boulder, CO

→ Visit somaticnaturetherapy.com/uncovering-genius to sign up.

🌲 Come walk into the woods… and meet your Genius.

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75 Manhattan Drive #302
Boulder, CO
80303

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+17205076247

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