Clark Pelphrey
Instructor — Wilderness Medicine and Survival Mindset
Clark Pelphrey has been a dedicated instructor with Nature Reliance School since 2016, bringing more than 25 years of diverse medical and emergency services experience to the team. He is a Registered Nurse, a Nationally Registered EMT-B, and board certified in psychiatric and mental health nursing through the ANCC.
Clark’s background includes extensive work in rural and metropolitan EMS, law enforcement support, and a wide range of nursing environments from operating rooms and emergency departments to correctional facilities and psychiatric units. This unique combination of clinical expertise and field experience allows him to prepare students for the unexpected challenges of wilderness emergencies with unmatched depth and clarity.
A lifelong enthusiast of nature and science, Clark specializes in teaching wilderness first aid, survival mindset, and medical preparedness in austere environments. His classes help students build practical skills and mental resilience, ensuring they leave more confident and capable in the outdoors.
