WELLNESS IN
PARTNERSHIP
WITH NATURE
What is Forest Therapy?
Based on the Japanese art of Shinrin-yoku, forest therapy or forest bathing is the practice of spending intentional time in nature, slowing down and using our senses to connect to the more-than-human world and to ourselves. This practice is backed by scientific studies that have shown numerous potential physical and mental health benefits, including:
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Stronger immune functioning - for up to a month after a walk!
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Lower stress
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Stabilizing of blood pressure
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Improved mood and energy
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Better sleep
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Improved clarity, creativity, and focus
Forest therapy also aids in restoring and nurturing our relationships with ourselves, each other, and the more-than-human world—an antidote to a world that often feels hurried, distracted, and disconnected from nature and one another.
Group gatherings, birthdays, date nights—forest therapy walks are great ways to deepen your relationships and enjoy time in nature together. Let's work together to create a special experience.
Improve employee wellness, relationships, and creativity. Forest therapy walks are great for team building, work retreats, and wellness outings.
If you are an outdoor organization, nature center, land manager, or wellness provider and would like to add forest therapy walks to your regular programming I would love to partner with you.
Testimonials
[The experience] was a surprising delight. The effect for me was a subtle, yet powerful, shift in my nervous system and general awareness as to all that is alive in me and around me.
Shelley, Yoga Studio Staff Member
"The whole experience was transformative. I left feeling refreshed, expansive, and filled with the joy of presence and wonder."
Lauren
"This experience was beneficial physically, emotionally, and spiritually! It was also a great way to bond with my colleagues and reflect on needs in health care."
Children's Minnesota Staff Member
"Mel offered our group gentle prompts to help us ground our attention and listen with all of our senses. Then she invited us to reflect on our experiences in a way that fostered a feeling of kinship with the earth and with each other. A lovely way to settle into a shared state of wonder and contemplation with others."
Phillip
"This forest therapy walk was a powerful way to connect with nature and myself. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone!"
Suzanne
"Mel led us into gentle surprises at every turn that felt very enriching and enlivening. It felt like she was introducing us to a wise old friend (Mother Nature) that has lots of sweet and amazing stories to tell."
Ben
"Our guided group experience was not only relaxing, but also rejuvenating. Mel is a knowledgeable, inviting, intentional, kind, and fun guide! It's not often that we are given permission to slow down, commune with nature, and just BE. I highly recommend this experience for everyone!"
Chelsea