I'm Dr. Dana Klisanin, founder of ReWilding: Lab—where art, nature, and science converge to transform lives. Based in Fayetteville, Arkansas, we're a professional practice and research center pioneering innovative approaches to whole-person wellness.

Through our signature blend of creative arts, ecotherapy, and mind-body practices, we help individuals reconnect with their innate wisdom and vitality. Our evidence-based programs tap into nature's intelligence—both within and around us—equipping you with tools for enhanced resilience, creativity, and well-being.

Whether you're looking for stress relief, personal growth, or a deeper connection with the natural world, our workshops and personalized coaching sessions are tailored to your journey.

Welcome to ReWilding: Lab

A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO TRANSFORMATION

  • ARTS

    Art is nature's mirror and the mind's voice. Through painting, movement, music, and creative expression, we access deep wisdom, process emotions, and catalyze healing. Our arts-based practices help integrate mind and body while awakening innate creativity.

  • MIND

    Our minds shape our reality through conscious thought and unconscious patterns. By engaging in mindfulness practices, meditation, and somatic awareness, we cultivate presence, alleviate stress, and transform limiting beliefs. Discover how to harness your mind's inherent capacity for growth and renewal.

  • NATURE

    Nature is our greatest teacher and healer. By reconnecting with the natural world—from forest bathing to wilderness exploration—we rediscover our place in the web of life. Experience the documented benefits of nature immersion for physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing.

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The Power of Wild

Wild—from the same root as 'willed'—speaks to what lives by its own nature, untamed and vital. At ReWilding: Lab, we help you reconnect with this essential force, both within yourself and in the natural world. Through our work, you'll learn to embrace your authentic nature, deepen your connection with the more-than-human world, and discover an innate capacity to thrive.

Find Your Smile Again. Play. Laugh. Dance. Create. Dream. Explore. Love Life. Go Wild.

Interviews and Articles

  • Rewilding the Imagination

    Peter Hayward talks to psychologist and futurist Dana Klisanin about the origins of her research on rewilding the human psyche and its application to whole health and futures studies.

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  • Rewilding Futures: Reimagining Our Relationship with the More-Than-Human World

    Dr. Klisanin explores applications of rewilding to future studies. Compass


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  • Rewild Your Mind: Can Nature Help Ease Modern Stress?

    In this post at Psychology Today, Dr. Dana Klisanin, explores the science behind rewilding.

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  • The Find Your Wild workshop was a transformative retreat experience for me. I reconnected with parts of myself I had long ignored. It was an incredible journey of self-discovery.

    A. Chapman

  • The coaching sessions taught me effective mindfulness techniques and practical ways to integrate nature into my daily routine. I feel more balanced, less stressed, and more connected to my surroundings.

    Marie B.

  • Find Your Wild workshop brought me into a deeper connection with nature. I feel rejuvenated.

    Frances D.

Nature’s Impact: What Science Shows

Just 120 minutes in nature per week significantly improves health and wellbeing. A 20-minute forest walk reduces stress hormones by 13%. Hospital patients with views of trees heal faster and require less pain medication than those facing brick walls.

Time in green spaces boosts creativity by 50%, enhances memory, and reduces symptoms of anxiety and depression. Even indoor plants improve concentration and productivity by 15%.

At ReWilding: Lab, we integrate these scientific insights into our programs, helping you harness nature's proven benefits for optimal wellbeing.