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Facilitator Biography
Moira has worked in healthcare for over 15 years, providing a rich variety of therapeutic recreation interventions to a wide spectrum of individuals. She obtained her BA in Psychology in 1989 and obtained her state certification in Therapeutic Recreation in 1996. 

Moira's passion is connecting individuals with nature, particularly through Horticulture Therapy, which can include improved mood, decreases in depression and anxiety, improved memory and cognition abilities, improved language skills and socialization, increased self-esteem, improved motor skills and creative expression. Horticulture Therapy can create an almost immediate sense of peace and joy in a person's life, no matter what the individual's cognitive or physical abilities may be.

Moira enjoys spending time with her family and is the proud mother of three amazing adult children. She loves gardening, cooking, the beach and spending as much time outdoors as possible!