Nature & Nurture Occupational Therapy
Building Skills and Confidence Through Nature
Nature & Nurture Occupational Therapy is a nature-based pediatric occupational therapy practice located in beautiful Hunterdon County, NJ. Their approach integrates the therapeutic benefits of nature with evidence-based occupational therapy practices to support children’s development. They believe that the natural environment fosters growth and healing, providing an ideal setting for therapy.
About the Owner, Emily Bucher, OTR/L
ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, and Emotional Regulation Certifed Clinical Specialist
Emily Bucher 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!
Services They Offer
- 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