Nature Therapy

Why is nature so beneficial to human physical and mental health? Nature sounds can improve relaxation, reduce stress and increase alertness. Nature therapy is the practice of being outdoors to increase healing. Erica is a health promotion specialist for SelectHealth. She was a student athlete at the University of Utah playing lacrosse and has coached local teams for eight years.She is passionate about living a healthy lifestyle and finding enjoyment while doing so. She is a former librarian who enjoys reading, especially Hemingway. She enjoys traveling the world with her husband and children to explore culture and making incredible memories. Her most recent work has been studying the correlation between nature and its impact on physical and mental health.