Meet your guide…
Phyllis Abramson, RN, PhD.
Since living as a child in the Catskill Mountains of New York, Abramson has always had a love of nature and the outdoors. But, it was her years working as a registered nurse that drew her to Shinrin-Yoku and its many health benefits. Phyllis is a Certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide with the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides and accompanies people on walks through various natural settings in Georgia. Settings include parks, nature preserves, old and new growth forests and botanical gardens. The body of medical and scientific research demonstrating the mental and physical benefits of taking walks in nature is very strong. As a registered nurse, and a marriage and family therapist, Abramson appreciates the role of Forest Bathing as an important complement to any health practice, including her own.
Fernbank Museum
Apr 18, 2021 | 09:00 A.M. - 11:30 A.M.
767 Clifton Rd, Atlanta, GA 30307, USA
Take a walk on the calm side and let the forest be your therapist. Forest therapy is the practice of Shinrin Yoku or Forest Bathing, through which participants learn and practice techniques to connect more deeply with nature as a tool for better health. Forest Therapy follows a gentle pace and is appropriate for all levels. This program will be led by certified Forest Therapy Guide Phyllis Abramson, RN, PhD. Important: This program is for ages 18 and up and will last approximately 2.5 hours. Program is held rain or shine, but may be cancelled in cases of severe weather. Please be advised that the trail system in Fernbank Forest includes some rough and uneven terrain as well as paved paths with steep grade. Please see our list of guidelines to help you make the most of this program.
