Surf Therapy with ohana
With years of experience teaching surfing, we’ve witnessed the ocean’s profound healing power. Modern research confirms its unique therapeutic benefits beyond the physical. Our mission is to provide a supportive environment where clients can reconnect with themselves through the rhythm of the waves. We guide clients toward healing, resilience, and self-discovery by combining personalized surf instruction, mindfulness, and reflection. Each session fosters growth, using the ocean’s restorative effects to empower and transform mental and emotional well-being.
Session Structure
Session structure: Each 90-minute session begins with a check-in with surf interventionists and peer discussions to share emotional updates and set personal intentions. A 10-minute breathwork exercise follows, easing anxiety and fostering mindfulness. Clients then enjoy personalized surf lessons tailored to their needs and skill levels. After surfing, they reflect on their emotional state, comparing feelings before and after the session, wrapping up with group discussions to promote insight and growth.
Cost?
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Sessions are $175 for a 90-minute session. (All equipment is provided)
- Some insurance providers may reimburse Surf Therapy.
Where?
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At Mondos Beach in Ventura, 3647 Pacific Coast Highway, CA 93001
Meet our Instructors
Jacob Payton
Jacob blends psychology expertise with surf instruction, holds a psychology degree, and is pursuing a master’s in clinical psychology. With five years in surf therapy and two as a behavioral interventionist, he creates adaptive, supportive environments. Passionate about personal growth, he combines therapeutic insight and a love for surfing to guide clients toward healing through the ocean’s transformative power.
Rod Cardenas
Rod Cardenas, a surfer for over 30 years and veteran teacher with 25+ years of experience, combines education and surf therapy to foster personal growth.