International Surf Therapy Organization

10/08/2026

🌊 « Ça m'a prouvé à moi-même que j'avais traversé des choses pires. »

Alexandra a participé à notre cycle de printemps, accompagnée par Robin, psychologue partenaire de l'association.

Elle nous raconte ce qui l'a amenée jusqu'à l'océan, et ce que ce cycle a changé pour elle. 🎧

Merci Alexandra pour ce témoignage et pour votre confiance 💙

Surf-thérapie clinique : un cycle de 10 séances, mené en binôme psychologue + professeur de surf formé Surf Santé.

10/02/2026

“Reaching more children only matters if every child is still heard.” A Z O L A

We are inspired and proud of the work you’re doing, Azola and wavesforchange. Thank you Nicci Van Der Merwe for sharing some insights and your wisdom!

10/01/2026

We can’t wait to welcome you into our virtual space this year!

We’ll miss your smiles in real life, but we’re so excited you’re here.

10/01/2026

What happens when occupational therapy leaves the clinic and paddles out?

Laura Thatcher, MOT, OTR/L, pediatric OT, lifelong surfer, and founder of Salty Kids Surf Club, brings evidence-based OT and neuroscience into the waves. In her session, she’ll share how the ocean helps regulate the nervous system, the tools that make the sea accessible, and a practical roadmap for taking OT into the water.

Catch her at 2pm Pacific Time TODAY - Oct 1st!

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SaltyKidsSurfClub

09/30/2026

Three years of data, carefully gathered from programs across the network will be shared for the first time at this year’s online conference.

What has the global surf therapy community taught us since 2023?

Dr. Elizabeth Bishop drbishopdigital shares findings from ISTO’s Global Field Scan: trends, surprises, and what’s working across the network.

And you’re not just listening, there will be breakout groups to inspire deeper conversations!

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09/30/2026

What if surf wasn’t an individual sport, but a collective practice of care? From Peru to Chile communities are using surf to care for youth, culture, mental health, and the ocean itself.

Join us online starting tomorrow to learn from Latin America’s creativity, resilience, and ocean connection with Marcelo and Henry! Gracias, Marcelo Muñoz Alvarez and Henry Espinoza | SURF & BIENESTAR

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09/22/2026

Meet Nadi Gabriel Saddy, a filmmaker, creative producer, and founder of Surf Côte d’Ivoire. He co-directed The Rising Dawn, a film about surfing as a source of cultural pride, community resilience, and environmental awareness.

Through Surf Côte d’Ivoire, he’s opening the ocean to the next generation:
🩵Youth surf access programs
🩵Women’s surf development
🩵Equipment donations
🩵Beach cleanups and ocean education workshops
And using surfing as a tool for identity, justice, and change.

Thank you, Surf Cote d’Ivoire ~ we’re stoked for this session.

09/17/2026

Your sense of self starts with your senses.
Sensory integration isn’t just about “hypersensitivity” on the spectrum; it’s the foundation of body awareness, regulation, confidence, and connection to who you are.

This session breaks down the sensory-self connection through theory, clinical practice, and surf therapy, with real tools to bring into your assessments and interventions.

Thank you so much Naomi ~ Naomi Matanick Naomi Matanick

09/17/2026

Changing Tides -

They work with people who challenge their ideas, create new opportunities, and become mentors, colleagues, and supporters. Breakthroughs in this field don’t happen alone. They come during a debrief after a tough session, or in a conversation with other practitioners that changes everything.