FBF blog…
Somatic Sense Rooms
This story is from an actual session, shared with permission. Why am I blocked from being…me? In her 40s, she quit her highly successful career,...
Do I Need a Guide for Forest Bathing?
Short answer: No. But guided walks offer a different kind of experience. You don’t need a guide to walk in the woods, sit by a lake, or watch waves on a beach. Nature is always available to...
Finding Connection with Forest Bathing
These days, the health benefits of Forest Bathing are becoming more widely understood and appreciated. Positive effects such as a boosted immune system, increased focus and creativity, and even a...
Spotlight: Guiding the Way—Holly Jo Walters
In a time when many are yearning to reconnect with the natural world, Holly Jo Walters is helping carve out literal and metaphorical paths toward healing. As the Program Director for Certified...
Story + Place
Wahi pana, translated from Hawaiian: storied places, sites of legends or of historical significance, sacred grounds endowed with mana (spiritual power). As HawaiÊ»i’s first certified forest...
Forest Therapy & Workplace Wellness – Team Experience
In the demanding world of healthcare, stress and burnout are all too common. Recognizing the need for holistic wellness, our hospital's Case Management department embarked on a transformative...
Love All Around
The forest works in mysterious ways. This month, I had the honor of guiding 4 lovely guests through the forest of Magic Tree Sanctuary during a forest bathing event. As we stood...
The Beauty of Slowing Down at Seneca Creek State Park
I guide my Forest Therapy walks in a beautiful natural area not far from home—a space where people can take a break from their fast-paced lives and gently reconnect with themselves and the...
What is Forest Bathing?
Originating in Japan, Forest Bathing (or Shinrin-yoku) is a mindfulness, embodiment, nature connection practice. This transformative practice transcends traditional notions of outdoor recreation and...
Forest Therapy at a Corporate Wellness Fair
I had the unique opportunity to bring a slice of nature indoors at a corporate wellness fair. As a Forest Therapy Guide, I’m used to guiding people through wooded trails, open meadows, and...
Into the Woods: 5 Questions and the Surprising Answers About Forest Bathing
Forest Bathing can feel like the Wild West – both thrilling and confusing. Whether you've stumbled upon Forest Bathing or Shinrin Yoku (thanks to, believe it or not, Virgin River on Netflix)...
Healing After COVID: The Power of Forest Therapy
The COVID-19 pandemic changed the world in ways we’re still learning to understand. But alongside the challenges and uncertainty, it also revealed something powerful: our deep need for nature....