Author Joel Pilgrim

Joel Pilgrim is a mental health Occupational Therapist and CEO of the Waves of Wellness

(WOW) Foundation. He has worked closely with young people with a vast range of mental

health issues including depression, anxiety and psychosis. The WOW Surfing Experience

programs are currently rolling out around Australia, providing people with mental health

issues the chance to use surfing and salt water therapy as part of their recipe for wellness.

Joel is a keen surfer and advocate for the freedom and healing abilities of nature and the

outdoors. Joel is available for speaking engagements at schools, organisations and corporate

workplaces around Australia.