55: How Outdoor Therapy Helps Clients Create a New Vision for Life with Carol-Ann Nelson

On today’s show we interview Carol-Ann Nelson, founder of Destination Rehab (501c3) in 2016 to address the isolation and lack of outdoor recreation for adults with neurologic conditions. Carol-Ann talks about the gap that she saw for patients after they finished rehab and found themselves rarely leaving their houses.  She was passionate about helping people experience the things they used to love in their lives that they’ve lost. She discusses the reasons she decided to create a nonprofit business, the programs, referrals, and funding.  She also explains how, even though they work outdoors, they haven’t had any trouble getting Medicare to cover therapy.  She is clear and transparent about both the positives and challenges of doing outdoor therapy.

You can learn more about Carol-Ann and Destination Rehab at destinationrehab.org