Certified Forest Therapy Guide

My journey to Forest Therapy is a long one. After working as a Registered Professional Forester for close to 25 years, all across British Columbia, I settled back in my hometown to begin a career as a forestry instructor in our local community college. It didn't take long before I started to observe the difference in student energy and engagement in the classroom versus the outdoors.  I have always felt better in nature.   Now I began to see see first hand, how impactful being in the forest was to others.  As I started research and understand the complex health benefits of being in the forest, I invited my students to connect their senses to nature at the start of some lab sessions.  The consensus was that these quiet moments helped them relax and focus.

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The many years I have spent working, recreating, teaching , and now practicing forest bathing, has inspired me to share the practice of Forest Therapy with others.  I am a Certified Forest Therapy Guide, trained by the wonderful leaders and mentors from the Global Institute of Forest Therapy. 

Please join me in a gentle, mindful and joyful walk.

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