Chris Grice
Managing Director & Board Member
Chris has a head for business and a passion for nature.
Having run and grown a marketing company for 12 years his skill in strategy and business makes sure that our projects run smoothly.
He is a keen Bushcrafter and outdoor living enthusiast and is never happier than when he is exploring woodland, sleeping in a shelter made of sticks, or learning new ancestral skills.
He has been on his own journey of nature wellness taking him from being overwhelmed and stressed, to a place where nature brings balance to his busy life. Chris has a lvl3 in Advanced Wilderness Therapeutic Approaches as well as being a lvl 3 forest school leader. he has also completed a level 2 in counselling skills. Which will allow him to help others to use nature as a mirror and benefit from the ‘wilderness’ as he has done.
He is currently a Physiotherapist in training and is working towards becoming a registered therapist to allow him to take Wilderness Tribes work to the next level
Chris is a parent carer and along side his passion for the positive effects that the outdoors have on mental health, he is also passionate about the effects that nature has on those with additional needs and their carers.
In his spare time, he enjoys:
Tinkering with his old Landrover, Playing Dungeons and Dragons and practicing his collection of Dad Jokes.
Luke Slater:
Volunteer Manager & Board Member
Luke, a devoted coach driven by a profound love for psychology, therapy, nature, and movement, is dedicated to assisting individuals in their journey of healing from trauma. His mission is to empower people to not only overcome their past wounds but also to thrive and embrace their fullest human potential, leading them toward a life that is authentic and truly fulfilling.
Having navigated various roles in sales and marketing, Luke found himself questioning the true purpose of his life. With a realisation that his values were in conflict, he recognised the need for a more meaningful path beyond selling. This realisation led him to embark on a transformative journey toward becoming a therapist, driven by a desire to explore the healing potential of nature.
Reconnecting with the natural world, Luke discovered the profound benefits of purposeful interaction with nature—much like our ancestors did. Motivated by this revelation, he delved into the study of Wilderness Therapy, honing the skills to deliver therapeutic interventions in natural settings.
As an avid outdoorsman and skilled bushcraft practitioner, Luke is fervent about guiding individuals in harmoniously navigating the mind and moving the body within nature to establish a profound connection with themselves. He believes that we are an integral part of nature, not separate from it, and endeavors to help people rewild their minds and bodies.
In his leisure time, when not immersed in the woods or engaged in study, Luke finds joy in cultivating his garden and training in martial arts, particularly Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and kickboxing. Through his multifaceted pursuits, Luke is on a dedicated mission to facilitate the healing of trauma by incorporating wilderness therapeutic approaches and movement into the transformative journey of self-discovery.