“You are not a drop in the ocean. You are the entire ocean in a drop."
- Rumi
What exactly is surf therapy?
The International Surf Therapy Organization defines surf therapy as "the use of surfing as a vehicle for delivering intentional, inclusive, population-specific, and evidenced-based therapeutic structures to promote psychological, physical, and psychosocial well-being."
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More holistically, surf therapy can be defined as anything that uses somatic, trauma-informed, eco, play, and community therapy models to best support the holistic healing of communities. You don't need to surf to explore the benefits of a surf therapy program!
Our Offerings
SURF THERAPY SESSIONS
Surf Therapy sessions are facilitated group or individual sessions with a focus on grounding yourself in nature, and coming back to oneself in the present. The sessions consist of a land lesson incorporating art therapy, movement, and discussion, and a water lesson in which you are invited to play in and around the ocean and experience the healing power of the blue mind.
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Sessions are led by a certified surf therapy facilitator, a mental health practitioner, and volunteers and all are welcome! You don't need to know how to surf to experience the healing power of the ocean.
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Surf Therapy sessions have two main goals:
Surf Goal: Build relationship with the Ocean and surfing as a tool for deeper relationship with ocean, self, and others.
Therapy Goal: Build relationship with our body and inner strengths and power. What resources do we already have within us for healing.
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Pay What You Can
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Pay what you can
2 hr
75 US dollars
3 hr
50 US dollars
To book a session, contact us!
If you have financial hardship please let us know and we can create a sliding scale payment or payment plan if necessary.
ABOUT
Ride the Tide Surf Therapy is a surf therapy facilitation service located in Rockaway Beach, NY and Asbury Park, NJ. We focus on somatic therapy methods to inspire participants to form a deeper connection with nature and themselves.​
MEET THE TEAM
GINA JURLANDO
Founder and Certified Surf Therapy Facilitator
Gina founded Ride the Tide Surf Therapy after completing her facilitator training with Groundswell Community Project in 2023 to bring surf therapy to her communities in NYC and NJ. She is a certified surf therapy facilitator, lifeguard, and the founder of the femme-focused surf club and community group Yeasty Boys.
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In the day-to-day, Gina is also the partnerships and events manager for the non-profit Oceanic Global and can often be found planning events for work and YB with a focus on ocean sustainability, surf etiquette, community service, and more. She splits her time between her boat in Rockaway Beach and her land house in Asbury Park with her husband, two dogs, and a hairless cat. When she's not planning events or hosting meetups and surf therapy sessions, she can be found surfing, reading on the beach, volunteering, or researching her next backpacking trip.
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As a lifelong water woman who tried traditional forms of therapy with little success, Gina believes everyone should experience the power of surf therapy as no two people and therefore their healing experiences are alike.
RACHEL MAKI
LMSW, Healer and Movement Specialist
Rachel Maki is Rockaway-based intuitive healer and licensed social worker, trauma-informed therapist, and Reiki energy healer based in Rockaway Beach. Rachel offers yoga as a tool to release stress and tension and find freedom in the body and mind. Rachel’s classes help students connect to their inner strength and inner sanctuary through awareness of breath and movement.
Rachel teaches classes that are accessible to students at all levels of experience, encouraging everyone to meet themselves where they are by offering modification options. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, Rachel’s classes are for you!
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Rachel has been reading Tarot cards for over a decade to find insight and guidance for navigating life’s challenges.
KRISTELI ZAPPA-MONTERROSO
LCSW - Psychotherapist and Consultant
Krísteli is a dedicated psychotherapist who believes in the transformative power of practicing presence, movement, creativity, and being outdoors as invaluable complements to psychotherapy. She specializes in working with clients who are creative, multicultural, and who exhibit a strong motivation for positive change in their lives.
With a profound belief in the inherent potential within each individual, Krísteli is passionate about guiding clients on a journey toward becoming their fullest selves. Krísteli's therapeutic approach is very active. This means that she believes in providing support, promoting insight and self-trust, and helping clients find which actions to take that will help them feel better and change their lives.
Krísteli’s work is informed by trauma therapy, relational psychotherapy, attachment theory, Jungian Analysis, presence work/somatic practices, and cognitive-behavioral therapies such as ACT, CBT, Trauma Focused-CBT. She is committed to continuous learning, professional development, and personal growth.
ASHLEY FALLON
Surf Therapy Facilitator
Ashley Fallon lives and surfs by the beach in New York City. Born and raised near the ocean, she believes deeply in the healing power of the sea. As a 200hr Registered Yoga Teacher and Adaptive Surf Instructor with AmpSurf US, she has worked to help dozens of people explore their mind-body-ocean connection over the years.
Ashley is currently completing her Level 2 Facilitator with Ground Swell Community Project and is passionate about sharing the stoke! When she's not in the ocean, she works full-time in the renewable energy industry, advocating for a cleaner energy future for all. Connect with her @ashleyfallonyoga!
FIND US ON THE BEACH
Rockaway Beach, NY
TEXT OR EMAIL US
Asbury Park, NJ
Tel: 631-707-3461
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