Therapeutic Gardens in Healthcare Institutions

Therapeutic gardens are a very old practice in the area of health and, nowadays, they gained strength from the discussion about how the connection with nature can influence human well-being, in addition to the pressing concern for the environment that surrounds us, which includes health services, which are intended for the recovery, prevention and/or promotion of healthy states for all people who circulate there, not just patients. Brazil is one of the countries with the greatest biodiversity in the world. The implementation of therapeutic gardens is an action that promotes environmental, social and economic benefits, and thus contributes to the sustainable agenda. This guide, therefore, is an indispensable resource for professionals in different areas of knowledge, such as architects, biologists, botanists, landscapers, health designers, managers of institutions at all levels of health care, therapists, clinicians and other publics interested in health and nature.

Master in Sustainability Science from PUC-Rio, landscape architect, urban planner, and psychologist, Carla Pimentel has developed extensive experience in implementing the concept of functional landscaping, balancing technique, art, and ecosystems. She has also provided services to major mining companies, working on projects for the functional and aesthetic rehabilitation of degraded areas, thereby creating new elements in the landscape.She served as Secretary of Urbanism and Environment in the city of Itaúna (MG). Additionally, she works as an environmental expert, focusing on assessing the extent of environmental damage and issuing expert reports to ensure that appropriate measures are taken.
Carla is the mentor and executive director of CP Paisagismo, establishing herself as a leading consultant and mentor for individuals and corporate groups.