Our Impact
Expand Access
We remove barriers to surf therapy by offering free and sliding-scale programs and trauma-informed training.
Build Community
We create safe, joyful, and transformative spaces where women+ can heal, connect, and grow.
Since 2016 Groundswell Community Project has created brave, inclusive spaces for healing at the intersection of mental health, women’s health, and ocean health. Through surf therapy programs, facilitator trainings, global partnerships, and community-based healing, we’ve built a movement that’s transforming lives — one wave at a time.
Our Pillars of Impact
Train & Equip
Through the Groundswell Institute, we train surf therapy facilitators, clinicians, interns, and partner organizations in our trauma-informed, somatic, and nature-based healing model.
Advocate & Advance Research
We partner with academic institutions and thought leaders to validate surf therapy as a legitimate and effective mental health modality.
7 Years of Impact: By the Numbers
6,000+
Women & communities in 12 countries
6.48%
BIPOC or LGBTQIA+ program participants
345
Programs (surf therapy, grief circles, retreats, and more)
75%
Participants received scholarships
800+
Training sessions for clinicians, facilitators, and community leaders
32+
Partnerships with organizations & clinics through our Waves of Excellence model
500+
Surf therapy providers and organizations globally
Measurable Increase
Resilience
Body Appreciation Emotional Regulation
Global Healing in Motion
From the shores of San Diego to the surf of Scotland and the waves of Huanchaco, Peru — Groundswell’s ripple has become a global groundswell. Our programs are co-led by licensed therapists, trained surf coaches, and community leaders, rooted in local cultures, needs, and wisdom.
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Dive Deeper
Want to explore our full annual reports? Check out the following links to celebrate the full scope of our collective journey.
“The unpredictable rogue waves of 2020 challenged us to get creative, flex our resiliency muscles, and remember all that Mother Ocean has taught us as we stayed our course. How we reached our navigational points was different than we planned, but I like to think even better than we could have ever imagined.”