Kona Outdoor Therapy

Aloha, I'm Dr. Salvia Artman

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I'm a licensed psychologist providing mental health therapy outdoors, where healing happens in connection with the natural environment.

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Here in Kona, on the Big Island of Hawai‘i, therapy sessions take place right on the beach, where the rhythm of the waves, the warmth of the sun, and the ocean breeze create a calming, restorative space for self-reflection and personal growth.

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A growing field of research confirms what many people intuitively feel in nature: spending time in natural settings calms the nervous system, supports emotional regulation, and enhances mental clarity. So whether we are sitting in the shade with our feet in the sand or walking along the shoreline, these therapy sessions follow the same structured approach as in-office therapy, just in a setting that naturally supports the therapeutic process.​​​​​