The Open Sky Journey Begins Here


“Go forth under the open sky and listen to nature’s teachings.” — William Cullen Bryant

At Open Sky, we assist teens, young adults and families struggling with difficult challenges and life circumstances. We provide a life-changing opportunity to discover and create a healthy life that is an intelligent and authentic expression of one’s true nature as capable, worthy, honorable people. We invite you to explore our comprehensive website to learn more about the Open Sky experience.

National Medical Report 8-minute Documentary

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Watch Today's Family Documentary
Watch Today's Family Documentary

This 7-minute documentary was produced by Today's Family, and shows even more about what makes Open Sky such an effective program.

About Open Sky

Owned and operated by experienced professionals with over 100 years collective experience in the field, Open Sky’s holistic wilderness program provides the most comprehensive treatment in the industry by integrating the best of contemporary clinical modalities, naturopathic medicine, as well as time-honored practices of yoga and meditation alongside the best of conventional wilderness therapy. Learn More

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Aaron Fernandes, BA Executive Director (co-founder, owner)
Emily Demong, LCSW Clinical Director & Therapist (co-founder, owner)
Joanna Bettmann, PhD, LCSW Research Director (co-founder, owner)
Katie Grace MacElveen, PhD Adult Clinical Therapist
Fred Peipman, PhD Clinical Psychologist, Adolescent Therapist
Heather Menzie, MA Adolescent Clinical Therapist
Rebecca Wildbear, MS, LPC Adult Clinical Therapist
Norman Elizondo, BS Family Wellness Counselor (owner)
Marie Krueger, MS Family Wellness Counselor & Family Quest Coordinator
Amy Donahue, BA Clinical Assistant
Jade Wimberley, ND Health Director
Jonathan Kalman, ND Naturopathic Doctor
Marcus Higi, MD Medical Director
Paul Arredondo, BS Medical Team Assistant
Tanya Dalebout, BA Family Services Coordinator
Lauren Lollini, MA, LPC Admissions Director (owner)
Stephanie Smith, BS Admissions Counselor
Danny Frazer, BBA Business Development & Marketing Director (co-founder, owner)
Bob Beardsley, BSBA Finance Director
Erin Pinkham, BS Human Resources Manager
Ellen Shinkle, BA Field Director
David Boyle, MA Assistant Field Director
Derek Daley Field Manager
Field Guides
Operations Team
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