Bianca van der Stoel is a Registered Horticultural Therapist and Recreation Therapist committed to integrating the healing power of nature and green environments into healthcare and the daily experiences of individuals.
Design and project management services for the development of engaging therapeutic garden spaces.
In person or virtual therapy sessions tailored to your specific need or treatment goals.
Engaging presentations, educational sessions, and workshops specifically designed for the participants.
Paid guidance calls offer a chance to ask questions about the field and get practical advice on education, program design, and working with different populations.
Annette Yunick
Therapeutic Recreation Manager
Bianca delivered an exceptional professional development session titled Nature as a Modality – Bringing Horticultural Therapy into Recreation and Therapeutic Practice for Alberta Health Services south zone Therapeutic Recreation staff. Her engaging presentation style, deep knowledge, and evident passion for horticultural therapy made this one of the most enjoyable and impactful learning experiences I've attended. I highly recommend her expertise for integration into health care settings.
Carly Deal
Tillicum Lelum Aboriginal Health Center,
Youth Counsellor
"Bianca is full of invaluable knowledge and was incredibly engaging with the youth in our eco-therapy group. Her passion, insight, and personality are infectious and I hope to work alongside her again."
ADRIANA ELIAS, MENTAL HEALTH STRATEGIST, VIU THRIVE
Bianca’s professional skills in designing, promoting and delivering horticultural programs are outstanding. Whenever I request her services, she listens to my needs and tailors the sessions, considering many factors such as the audience, budget, supplies, type of venue, weather, etc. Every time, Bianca exceeded my expectations.
anonymous client
I'm grieving the loss of my husband, and I'm grieving the process of aging, so at this point - life is about waiting for the next blossom."
Recent Features
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Connect through horticultural therapy
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Therapeutic garden opens at Nanaimo care home
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Nanaimo dementia care facility raising money for more trips down ‘Memory Lane’
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A Walk Among the Green
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Nature Trail at Eden Gardens Rejuvenating Seniors.
Please share your availability and preferences for the course, so I can ensure we best meet students' needs! This interest form is not a commitment, but does allow me to add you to a 'waiting list' to receive further information.
INTEREST & AVAILABILITY FORMs for 2025/ 2026 BVHT COURSEs
Growing Your Practice: Marketing and Contracting in HT
Clinical Skills in Horticultural Therapy
