Designing Environments That Heal Minds, Supporting Staff and Patients Through Biophilic and Neuroscience-Informed Design
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Springbrook Room - In-Person Only
| Tuesday, June 23, 2026 |
| 1:55 PM - 2:15 PM |
Overview
Joanne Caughtry, NeuroNature Design
Details
1. Understand the principles of NeuroNature and its connection to mental health in healthcare environments.
2. Identify environmental features that reduce stress and support cognitive performance for staff and patients and apply practical design strategies, including biophilic patterns, restorative spaces, and sensory engagement, to their own workplaces.
3. Recognise the return on investment in staff wellbeing, patient outcomes, and organisational culture.
Presenter
Ms Joanne Caughtry
Founder
Neuronature Design
Designing Environments That Heal Minds, Supporting Staff and Patients Through Biophilic and Neuroscience-Informed Design
Biography
Jo Caughtry is a registered nurse, certified biophilic designer, and founder of NeuroNature Design, a consultancy dedicated to creating environments that nurture wellbeing, recovery, mental health. With extensive experience in aged care, healthcare commissioning, and executive health management, Jo combines her clinical insight with environmental psychology and neuroscience-informed design to transform spaces for staff, patients, and communities. She delivers post-occupancy evaluations, training, and workshops that demonstrate measurable outcomes in wellbeing, cognitive performance, and engagement. Jo is a sought-after speaker and thought leader, advocating for the power of thoughtfully designed spaces to reduce stress, enhance recovery, and support resilient healthcare teams.