Growing Confident, Capable, and Connected Kids.
Pediatric nature-based occupational therapy with forest play groups.
Our Approach
Play experience outdoors is key to a child’s development. It offers the perfect balance of sensory input young bodies need to accept new challenges that encourage child development across all areas of occupation (ex: self-care, play, education, etc.). Along with 1-on-1 support, we provide child-led group play experiences that challenge the senses and inspire creativity, independence, and imagination in the great outdoors, through TimberNook Loudoun County and TLC Forest Connections.
True Life Connection is for kids…
of ages birth - 18 years old
of all abilities
of untapped experience in nature
Especially if they demonstrate…
low muscle tone
developmental delays
limited attention
In Local Natural Environments
One-on-one sessions are located in-home and in local parks. We provide TimberNook Loudoun County at the Freedom Center near Lucketts, Virginia and as an enrichment programs through local schools.
Our Services
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1-on-1 Occupational Therapy
Social/Emotional Skills
Executive Functioning
Sensory Processing
Fine/Gross Motor
Handwriting
Visual Processing
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Dynamic Body Balancing
Utilizing a massage-like technique, craniosacral and myofascial release, to relieve tension causing functional challenges
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TLC Forest Connections
Nature education, Forest skill development, and social skill practice utilizing a child-led outdoor model
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TimberNook Play Enrichment
TimberNook Loudoun County, a nationally-recognized play approach that ignites the senses and encourages developmentally-rich growth for kids of all abilities
Meet Our Team
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Rebekah Highlander, OTR/L
CEO and Founding Therapist, Lead Certified TimberNook Provider
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Liz Weber
Assistant Program Manager, Certified TimberNook Provider
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Jamie Hunstad, OTR/L
Nature-Based Occupational Therapist
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Deborah Schwind, DHSc, OTR/L, BCP, SCSS, FAOTA
Nature-Based Occupational Therapist
Client Reviews
“My son attended the Enchanted camp and really enjoyed it. For a whole week- he played outside, used his imagination, made forts, explored a small creek and improved his communication with other kids. He knew the names of instructors at the end of day one and it gave me peace of mind he was enjoying himself…and growing at the same time! It’s easy to give this camp high marks. We look forward to being repeat customers!”
— Mother of TimberNook Loudoun County Camper 2022
“Having the flexibility of home visits and outdoor OT has been amazing. My kid loves being able to do sessions outside of a clinical 4 wall setting, get fresh air, and interact with nature while having OT related needs met.”
— Mother of OT Student with True Life Connection 2026Hear more from former customers on Google and at www.timbernook.com/Providers/timbernook-loudoun-county/
“We absolutely love TimberNook Loudoun County! I trust the provider and counselors completely—they create a safe and nurturing environment where kids can truly thrive. The program encourages mixed-age kids to engage in self-structured free play outdoors, away from parents, which has been amazing for my kids' independence and creativity. They always come home happy, dirty, and tired—the best signs of a day well spent in nature. Highly recommend!”
— Mother of TimberNook Loudoun County Camper 2026