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Forest Therapy Walks

Come as you are. Leave feeling more like yourself.

What is Forest Therapy?

Forest Therapy, also known as Forest Bathing or Shinrin-Yoku, is a guided, sensory-focused walk in nature designed to help you slow down, reconnect, and find clarity in the present moment. As your guide, I’m not here to lead you on a hike. I’m here to help you notice what’s around you and within you. 

Rooted in mindfulness, Forest Therapy walks are carefully crafted experiences that invite you to engage your senses, reduce stress, and deepen your connection with the natural world. Think of it as time in the woods that feeds your soul.



For endurance athletes and outdoor enthusiasts, forest therapy can also be a form of mental cross-training. Just as long runs or rides strengthen the body, mindful time in nature strengthens focus, balance, and resilience, helping you recover, reset, and approach your sport with a clearer mind.

What to Expect on a Forest Therapy

Guided Walk

No required yoga, no need to be “outdoorsy,” and definitely no pressure to perform.



One walk can leave you feeling grounded. But making it part of your routine—just like a cross-training, a regular massage, or reiki—creates lasting benefits. For athletes, this balance of movement and mindfulness can become an essential part of training and recovery.

Why Time in Nature Matters

• Just 20 minutes in nature can significantly reduce stress hormone levels.
• Time in green spaces is linked to better focus, improved mood, and lower blood pressure.
• Forest Therapy can improve heart rate variability, reduce anxiety, and boost immune function.

Sources: Harvard School of Public Health, Cleveland Clinic, Stanford Center on Longevity, NIH

We live in a world that's always speeding up.

Forest therapy walks help you hit pause.

Pause. Breathe. Connect.

Why I became a Forest Therapy Guide

I’ve always felt at home outdoors—skiing, hiking, biking, spending time at the lake. Nature has been the backdrop to every phase of my life. But it wasn’t until I had my son in the dead of a Michigan winter that I truly discovered nature’s healing power.

In the haze of postpartum anxiety and physical recovery, I found myself strapped into a baby carrier, heading outside with no plan other than to reach the mailbox. That short walk turned into something more—a daily ritual of slow movement, deep breaths, and new observations.

I began to notice things I’d missed a hundred times before. A cardinal’s song. The smell of snow. An old brick wall tucked into a hill.

Since then, nature has been my constant.

I turned to it when I lost my dad. I turned to it again when I lost my mom. And now, I balance my fast-paced outdoor adventures with slower, more intentional time outside. It’s changed me, and I believe it can help you, too.

Who benefits from Forest Therapy Walks and Forest Bathing?

You don’t need to be in crisis.

You don’t need to know what you’re looking for.

All you need is a willingness to step outside and see what shows up.

For anyone looking for peace, reflection, or grounding in daily life.

Balancing physical training with mental well-being through time in nature.

Friends, families, or organizations wanting deeper connection and shared well-being.

Professionals seeking a nature-based experience to complement their work.

Let's Go for a Walk

Reconnect with the natural world. Slow down. Breathe.

Interested in a one-time Forest Therapy walk, or making this part of your ongoing wellness routine? I offer one-on-one sessions as well as small group walks in West Michigan. Together, we’ll create space for clarity, recovery, and connection—whether you’re an athlete balancing training, a professional seeking calm, or simply someone who loves time outdoors.

I also create custom sessions for organizations and partner with licensed therapists who are interested in incorporating nature-based practices into their work.

Free Community Walks

I also host free community Forest Therapy walks from time to time. These walks are my way of offering a moment to reconnect with nature, ourselves, and one another - something we all need right now. They are also a great way to give forest bathing a try, meet others, and spend some intentional time outside.

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A note on credentials

I am certified as a Forest Therapy Guide by the Forest Therapy School. I am not a licensed psychologist or therapist. Forest Therapy is not medical or clinical therapy and should not be considered a substitute for professional mental health treatment. However, it can be a valuable complement to therapeutic care and is often used alongside traditional mental health practices.

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