About Us
VistaArt Therapies offers a unique blend of therapeutic services that foster wellbeing through creativity, colour, and nature. Whether through individual sessions or group workshops, VistaArt Therapies provides EcoArt and Art Therapy, wellness retreats, Nature Journalling, Irlen® screenings and regional outreach and has a shopfront in Forestville, SA.
Our Story
Robyn Molsher is the Director of VistaArt Therapies and is a certified Art Therapist, Ecologist and Irlen® Screener and is passionate about connecting people to nature for both the intrinsic value to biodiversity as well as for the human health and wellbeing benefits. The importance of nature connection and creativity is a central theme through her work. She is also a certified Irlen® screener assisting children and adults with visual processing difficulties in reading and writing.
Qualifications
Art Therapist- Diploma of Transpersonal Art Therapy, Diploma of Counselling Studies, Member and Co-coordinator of AATISN (Art as Therapy Information and Support Network), Member of IICT (International Institute for Complementary Therapists).
Ecologist/Nature connection- Bachelor of Science (Hons) University of Adelaide, PhD (Ecology) - University of Sydney, co-chair IUCN WCPA Health and Wellbeing Specialist Group, Team Leader-Community Partnerships Green Adelaide (2020-2025).
Certified Irlen® screener- Irlen Institute International, Member of AAIC (Australasian Association of Irlen Consultants)
Group facilitator- Certificate IV Training and Assessment, Working with Natural Resource Communities and Group Facilitation.
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Tutor- University of Wollongong, University of Canberra, University of Adelaide
Co-founder of Earth and Sea Retreats https://www.facebook.com/earthandsearetreats
Relevant publications: (14 other peer reviewed scientific publications in Ecology available on request)
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Molsher, R. (2021). SA Nature Prescription Trial. Final Technical Report. Green Adelaide. https://www.greenadelaide.sa.gov.au/projects/nature-prescription-trail
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Molsher, R. and Townsend, M. (2015). Improving wellbeing and environmental stewardship through volunteering in nature. Ecohealth vol 12.3, pp1-5.
