Overview of Services
Our Services: Nature + Therapy with Purpose
At Rainbow Tree Therapies, we believe in the powerful partnership between nature and therapeutic practice. Why? Because it makes sense—and both research and experience tell us it works. Our foundation is rooted in the occupational therapy belief that engaging in meaningful activity is a vital pathway to health and well-being.
By aligning with the natural rhythms of the Earth and the sensory-motor rhythms of the human body, we foster deeper understanding, greater ease, and more joyful, connected experiences for the children and families we serve.
Our Approach: Rooted in Rhythm
We use a framework called Rooted in Rhythm, developed by occupational therapist Lisa Haverly, owner and coordinator of Rainbow Tree Therapies. This evidence-informed and experience-informed model integrates neuroscience, sensory and motor development, nature-based rhythms, and trauma-sensitive principles to support regulation, learning, and resilience.
Rooted in Rhythm guides our therapeutic decision-making and session planning, helping children and families move toward greater flow, connection, and participation in everyday life.
We Offer a Holistic, Heart-Centered, and Informed Model
We view each child through a whole-child lens. While we don’t claim to have all the answers, we bring our full skillset, clinical training, and years of lived experience to every session. If we feel another professional might better meet your needs, we’re always happy to refer you. Your child’s well-being is our priority.
Our therapy space doesn’t feel like a clinic—it feels like a natural, welcoming place to explore, learn, and grow. Children thrive in outdoor, sensory-rich settings that invite movement, creativity, connection, and healing.
Who We Serve
We support children with and without formal diagnoses. If you’ve tried clinic-based OT or mental health therapy and didn’t see the outcomes you hoped for, a different context and a more embodied, nature-based approach might be the shift that makes all the difference.
What We Do
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Help children and caregivers understand behavior through the lens of neuroscience, sensory integration, and development.
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Promote emotional regulation by discovering and nurturing rhythm—within the child and the environment.
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Break down complex tasks into manageable steps to support independence in daily routines.
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Empower children to take on life’s challenges with growing confidence and skill.
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Provide a safe space of belonging, where children are honored and reminded that they can do hard things—and that building resilience is possible.
We provide:
- Private Occupational Therapy
- Therapeutic Nature Camps
- Handwriting Enrichment
- Sleep Evaluations & Consultation
- The Nature Way Podcast - FREE
- The Resource Den - an online affordable resource with a wealth of knowledge, tips, and strategies - access any time that it works for you!
- Direct Service Provider Support for Young Adults with Disabilities
**If you would like us to reach out to you to set up a time to chat about your child, please complete this form and we would be happy to reach out to you!
Testimonial: "Our son continues to talk about camp! When he comes into difficult situations like climbing a tree, learning an instrument, or playing a game, we can talk about how he was able to do hard things at camp. He pauses, breathes, and engages I positive self talk. He has been more Likely to try new things. His frustration level has lessened. We frequently look at all the pictures with MUCH joy about his friends and helpers at camp! We have noticed that he has been able to relate to other kids since attending his first week of Find Your Rhythm."
Testimonial: "Wow! This was an excellent program! You know exactly how to meet children where they’re at and help them blossom. This is the first time that my child has really enjoyed an activity with peers. He felt very secure at RainbowTree and was willing to try new things. To see my child wave hello and goodbye to the staff was amazing! He formed connections unlike ever before. I couldn’t say enough about the Brain Boost camp! We’re already looking forward to next summer."
Testimonial: "I first discovered Lisa about three years ago, when my then 9-year-old son participated in a friendship camp. I don't even remember how I found her, but I am so grateful we did. The camp was great, but even more important was realizing I had a trusted place to turn this past spring, after my now-12-year-old's rather disastrous first year of middle school--everything from extreme exhaustion and loss of appetite, to severe ADHD and harrowing social issues, plagued my son in 6th grade. The medical professionals had tried all sorts of meds (including antidepressants for a spell) and these only made things worse. We'd also done cognitive therapy and all sorts of medical testing, which didn't turn up a root cause. With summer approaching, I knew we needed to try something different. Because I am still on the mailing list, I received an email from Rainbow Tree. That's when I remembered how much OT had helped my son, who was born with bilateral hearing loss and sensory issues, from age 2-5. Why not try it again, I thought, and with a trusted source. Lisa and her summer intern got to work immediately with a thorough assessment and plan to help my son. We saw vast improvement, from increased energy to improved appetite (and physical growth even!) throughout the summer. We also noticed a decrease in sensory issues and a boost in his mood. Things went so well, we're keeping up treatment this fall, as our son transitions to the 7th grade. I would not hesitate to recommend Lisa and her team to anyone needing more support for a child or adolescent." HP, Stillwater, MN
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