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 wisdom 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

The sky tonight…..
11/27/2025

The sky tonight…..

As we approach Thanksgiving in the U.S., we acknowledge that this time carries a complex history that has often been mis...
11/26/2025

As we approach Thanksgiving in the U.S., we acknowledge that this time carries a complex history that has often been misrepresented. This week, we hold space to remember the Indigenous lives and cultures that were harmed and the lands that have been forever changed when European settlers arrived on these shores.

With humility and reverence, we honor the Indigenous communities—past, present, and future—who have been impacted and continue to care for the lands we now inhabit. This season, may we deepen our understanding, respect, and connection to these stories and lives.

May this be a time of reflection, gratitude, and acknowledgment of the true history of this land.

The holidays can stir a mix of emotions — connection and gratitude alongside stress, grief, or loneliness.If this season...
11/25/2025

The holidays can stir a mix of emotions — connection and gratitude alongside stress, grief, or loneliness.

If this season is feeling heavy, you’re not alone.

Our clinical interns are offering six sessions of holiday counseling for just $20 per session to help you find steadiness and support during this time.

This is a space to pause, listen inward, and tend to what’s here with care and compassion.

🌿 Learn more or schedule a session:

👉 https://somaticwildernesstherapyinstitute.clientsecure.me

Feeling stressed, anxious, or stuck in your head?You’re not alone — and you don’t have to look far for support.Simply sp...
11/24/2025

Feeling stressed, anxious, or stuck in your head?

You’re not alone — and you don’t have to look far for support.

Simply spending time in the natural world — listening to the rain, walking amidst the trees, or noticing the shift of the seasons can help calm the nervous system, ease anxious thoughts, and lift the weight of rumination.

At the Somatic Nature Therapy Institute, we call this Nature-Based Therapy: the conscious incorporation of the natural world into the healing process. Research continues to show what so many of us already feel — that nature helps restore balance to our body-minds and reconnects us to what’s present and alive within us.

🌿 Read our latest blog written by Tasha Eichenseher to explore three ways Nature Therapy supports mental health, including insights from SNTI founder Katie Asmus, MA, LPC, BMP.

👉 Read the full post on our blog
https://www.somaticnaturetherapy.com/blog/three-ways-nature-therapy-helps-your-mental-health

We know the holidays can be a stressful time of year for many with extra pressures, family stress, and the reminders of ...
11/23/2025

We know the holidays can be a stressful time of year for many with extra pressures, family stress, and the reminders of what has been lost. Because of this, we are offering 6 sessions of holiday counseling/therapy for $20 per session with our clinical interns.

If you'd like a little extra support at this time, please reach out by clicking the link below and see if this might be a supportive resource for you.

https://somaticwildernesstherapyinstitute.clientsecure.me

PS - This offer is for Colorado residents only

🌿 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲! 🌿We’re thrilled to share that enrollment is now open for all of our 2026 trainings,...
11/22/2025

🌿 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲! 🌿

We’re thrilled to share that enrollment is now open for all of our 2026 trainings, programs, and retreats — from in-person Nature-Based immersions in the Colorado foothills to online Somatic and Soul-Based trainings and mentorships.

✨ Special Holiday Pricing is now available — our lowest rates of the year — through January 31st!

(Available for all programs 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘦𝘱𝘵 the Group Mentorships and Mindful ADHD Support Group.)

If you’ve been waiting for the right time to deepen your practice, reconnect with your inner wisdom, or bring nature more fully into your work… this is your invitation.

Our holiday rates won’t return later in the year.

🌲 Explore the full 2026 calendar and find the offering that speaks to you - link in bio.

This is the season of slowing.Of letting go, as the trees do — not in despair, but in deep trust that rest and renewal a...
11/21/2025

This is the season of slowing.

Of letting go, as the trees do — not in despair, but in deep trust that rest and renewal are part of the cycle.

At Nature Church, we gather to remember this rhythm together. To breathe with the season. To feel our own bodies mirror the quiet turning of the earth.

What if, instead of rushing into the next thing, we let ourselves belong to autumn — its colors, its endings, its beauty in release?

🍁 Join us in a simple, soulful gathering of reflection and connection with the natural world.

All are welcome — come as you are.

🌿https://www.somaticnaturetherapy.com/nature-church

🌿 Deepen Your Therapeutic Skill and Practice with Group Mentorship 🌿Would you love to bring more creativity, inspiration...
11/19/2025

🌿 Deepen Your Therapeutic Skill and Practice with Group Mentorship 🌿

Would you love to bring more creativity, inspiration, and depth into your therapeutic work? Our 6-Month Mentorship Groups are designed to help you deepen your skills, receive ideas and feedback within a supportive community, and find the guidance you need to uplevel and flourish in your work with clients.

Katie is beginning the next round of 2 different 6-month consultation groups:

✨ Therapeutic Nature-Based Consultation & Mentorship Group:
A space to explore therapeutic nature-based theory & practice, discuss cases, and integrate ethical considerations into your work.

✨ Somatic Trauma Consultation & Mentorship Group
Focused on trauma, attachment, and nervous system regulation, this group provides theory, topic discussions, case consultations, and practical tools for working from a somatic lens with your clients.

Groups run Jan - June, 2026:

🌟 Therapeutic Nature-Based Group: Begins Tuesday, January 13th:
🌟 Somatic Trauma Therapy Group: Begins Thursday, January 15th:

These mentorship opportunities provide:
🌿 Guidance from an experienced professional to refine your therapeutic skills
🌿 Community to connect with and share challenges, successes, and new ideas
🌿 Personalized learning and feedback
🌿 Accountability to continue deepening your skills through consistent meetings

If you’re ready to deepen your skills and feel supported as you continue to grow, this is your invitation to join us.

Visit the link below to learn more and apply.

Katie Asmus, MA, LPC, BMP, facilitates this group. She has been a somatic and nature-based practitioner for almost 30 years, and has been teaching and mentoring others in these areas for just as long.

Reach out to us with any questions!

https://www.somaticnaturetherapy.com/group-mentorship

Embracing Seasonal Transitions for Mental Wellness 🍂As our seasons shift, many of us feel the subtle (or not-so-subtle) ...
11/18/2025

Embracing Seasonal Transitions for Mental Wellness 🍂

As our seasons shift, many of us feel the subtle (or not-so-subtle) shifts in our mental and emotional landscape. When the days grow shorter and the air crisper, we’re invited to slow down, reflect, and prepare for the changes ahead.

Seasonal transitions can bring about feelings of relief, nostalgia, loss, or even anxiety as we adjust to new rhythms. But these shifts are also an opportunity to align ourselves with nature’s cycles and reconnect with our own inner wisdom and rhythms..

The changing seasons remind us of the importance of allowing ourselves to grow, shed, and transform—just as nature does. 🍃

If you’d like to dive deeper into the wisdom of nature’s cycles and how that can support you, download our free guide, Apprenticing to the Seasons: Finding Inspiration in the Way Nature Moves Gracefully Through Transition. In this guide, you’ll find journal prompts that support you in moving through whatever is shifting in your life. Get your copy using the link below

https://www.somaticnaturetherapy.com/apprenticing-to-the-seasons

The changing of seasons invites us into a deeper reflection and connection with nature. The natural cycles of letting go...
11/18/2025

The changing of seasons invites us into a deeper reflection and connection with nature. The natural cycles of letting go, shedding, and transition in the fall mirror many of our own life experiences, creating space for introspection, transformation, and growth.

Through nature-based therapy, we guide you to connect with nature’s rhythms in support of welcoming emotions, working through life transitions, and reconnecting with your own inner wisdom. For those in the Boulder, Golden, and West Denver areas, our skilled clinical team offers individual nature-based therapy sessions, providing a supportive, nature-based approach to growth and healing. We offer sliding scale pricing, making therapy more accessible to all. We’re currently accepting new clients and would love to connect with you and help guide your healing in connection with the natural world.

🌿 Ready to explore nature-based therapy this autumn? Reach out to schedule a session today by visiting https://www.somaticnaturetherapy.com/wilderness-therapy 🍁

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2727 Pine Street, Suite 11
Boulder, CO
80302

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