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Limited Edition
Nature for Wellness
“Willow Place is delighted to announce a new partnership with photographic artist and cinematographer, Marek Zaleski. Zaleski is the founder of the Vancouver Island Museum of Nature in BC, and he was inspired by the novel coronavirus pandemic to share his healing videos with non-profit groups serving vulnerable populations.
Artist understands that our residents in shelter may not be able to readily access green spaces due to personal safety issues, as related to family violence and as also impacted by current health precautions with coronavirus. The hope is for Willow Place to pilot a healing environment called an "The Earth Hours" Room in the months ahead.
To help Willow Place get started with "The Earth Hours", Zaleski is donating a number of 30 minute and 3 minute nature videos to use for staff wellness and client therapeutic support. Willow Place foresees that a dedicated "The Earth Hours" space could be used for groups, activities, expressive arts-based therapy, trauma-informed yoga, cultural programming, and staff wellness.” .
Pam Hadder - Community Coordinator Willow Place, Inc.
Woman & Children’s Family Violence Services in Winnipeg
(June 15th 2020)
Vix Medicatrix Naturae
The Healing Power of Nature
Hippocrates
~ Testimonials ~
“Those who participated in the mindful therapeutic based portion of the pilot project, report a shift in how they felt following the use of the iEcotherapy as a tool in mindful practice.
We endorse iEcotherapy as an effective tool with potential healing applications across a variety of healing domains”
Allan Campbell - M.A., RCC MH&A
Program Manager Kwakiutl District Council Health Campbell River
Campbell River, BC February 2014
"Endurance"
“Willow Place is delighted to announce a new partnership with photographic artist and cinematographer,
Marek Zaleski. Zaleski is the founder of the Vancouver Island Museum of Nature in Courtenay, BC, and he
was inspired by the novel coronavirus pandemic to share his healing videos with non-profit groups serving
vulnerable populations.
He understands that our shelter residents may not be able to readily access green spaces
due to personal safety issues, either related to family violence or also impacted by current health
precautions with coronavirus. The hope is for Willow Place to pilot a healing environment called an
iEcotherapy Room in the months ahead.
To help Willow Place get started with iEcotherapy, Zaleski is donating
a number of nature videos to use for staff wellness and client therapeutic support. Willow Place
foresees that a dedicated iEcotherapy space could be used for groups, activities, expressive arts-based
therapy, trauma-informed yoga, cultural programming, and staff wellness.”
- Pam Hadder -
Community Coordinator Willow Place, Inc. Woman & Children’s Family Violence Services
Winnipeg, MB June 15th 2020
"Imaging"
“Those living in long term care do not have the opportunity to access nature in the same way they did
earlier in their lives. Marek’s iEcotherapy is beautiful and peaceful. They help us all feel connected to
the colours and sounds of the amazing world around us; the next best thing to being there!”
- Liz Friis -
Director of Resident Lifestyle & Community Programs
Glacier View Lodge Comox Valley, BC April 2 2020
"Embrace"
“Campbell River Hospice has been working very closely with Marek Zaleski. Together, we have developed specific iEcotherapy content: “Palliative Reflections” for our palliative clients upon which we can deliver nature to them at home, in the hospital, and in long term care facilities.“Palliative Reflections” is geared to be calming, cooling and strikingly beautiful.”
- Jacqueline Spies -Executive Director
Campbell River Hospice SocietyCampbell River, BC March 2017
"Welcoming"
“iEcotherapy is a valuable and transformative tool for individuals with mental illnesses.”
- Robyn Ellsworth -Administrator,
Campbell River Beacon Club Campbell River, BC June 2015
"Mindfulness"
for more information please contact us
artforearth@vimon.ca
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