Echoes of Eden

Horticultural Therapy
A sancturay for the nervous system; rooted in science and soil.
Where therapy, trauma-informed nervous system education, somatic integration, and nature-based recovery collide and reveal our inner inate ability to heal.
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how it works

Book a free consult
Schedule a 15 - 20 min. consultation session to learn more about this specific blend of therapeutic process between nervous system education, somatic practices, and Horticultural Therapy.
Try out a few HT sessions
Start with a nervous system + neuroscience education foundation to build safety and awareness, then we move into client-led sessions that weave together plant-based connection + integration.
Dynamic mind-body retraining
Using a bottom-up (body-to-brain) approach we strengthen interoception skills and more, which builds self-trust, supports emotional regulation, and helps rewire neural patterns shaped by stress and/or complex trauma.
Slow + steady growth
Recalibrating + honoring our mind-body system is a slow process, and yet because of this, it offers up a stronger foundation for us to build our lives upon. Eventually we crave + savor this slow, steady, gentle growth!

horticultural therapy

Backed by scientific research, this healing modality has been proven to sooth the nervous system (calming threat/survival responses), provide optimal sensory enviroments for mind-body healing (naturally designed signals of safety to sooth the vagus nerve and reduce inflammation), reduce stress (lower cortisol levels) and improve overall well-being. In essence, nature is a tuning-fork that provides naturally occuring medicine for the mind, body and soul by just engaging with it mindfully - one just needs to learn how listen and enjoy presence.
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service offered

*Each service is tailored to the invididual or group based off of their theraputic needs, bodily capacity and interests.
1:1 Therapy
1:1 therapy sessions are individually created trauma-informed sessions, starting with 3 standard educational sessions, and then moving forward, together we utilize the
*a la carte options available
Group Sessions
group sessions are theraputic sessions utilizing somatic + horticultural therapy to enrich our social conections and savor the enviroment of play and pleasure.
*a la carte options available
contract HT
HT sessions outside of our home/office-garden can be booked for workshops, events, 1:1 or group sessions held elsewhere; bringing HT everywhere from event halls or bedsides!
*a la carte options available
theraputic design
an innovative design service merging theraputic nature landscapes and enviromental well-being, which cater to those seeking a holistic approach to healing within their own space, providing easy access to solace and rejuvenation.
co-regulation hours
isolation and lonliness often accompany chronic conditions, trauma, panic attacks, depression, etc. leaving limited options for co-regulation. these shorter sessions are a means of providing passive co-regulation (a calm energy resource) to help get you through a rough spot.
ecourse learning
*COMING IN 2026* education can be one of the highest forms of regulation. we have ecourses available to learn about nervous system regulation, poly vagal theory, attachment styles, etc. so take a streamlined look into how you can engage the wisdom of your mind-body connection.

à la carte options

every HT session takes place within the garden and can include any standard gardening activity. we also offer further ways of engaging in creative expression and ceremonial experiences within session that can be booked and prepared for by in advance.
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somatic coaching

somatic work is a healing modality that seamlessly integrates mind, body and soul to address nervous system dysregulation. tailored for a range of health issues such as chronic stress, trauma, C-PTSD, developmental trauma, burn out, autoimmune disorders, chronic illnesses, gut issues, depression, anxiety, etc. this approach recognizes the intrinsic connection between our physical and emotional well-being. embark on a journey towards comprehensive healing - offering a nuanced and science-based alternative to traditional therapeutic methods.

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rewilding

/ re-wild-ing / noun
a return to a more wild or natural state by living in sync with our human biology and reconnecting with nature to restore optimal harmony and health to both systems.

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Mattie Dufresne
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Office Hours
Mon-Fri: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM PDT

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I work, grow, and explore on the traditional territory of the Kumeyaay Nation, now known as San Diego, CA. I am deeply grateful to the First Nations for their stewardship of this land, where I have the privilege to work and learn. I recognize my responsibility to care for the land and its natural resources; including acknowledging that biophilia and HT is certainly not a new practice for Indigenous peoples.