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Forest Therapy
Find yourself in the Forest
Our goal is to guide individuals toward greater health and harmony through the healing power of forest therapy. We create safe, nurturing experiences in nature that restore balance to the mind, body, and spirit, fostering deep connection with the natural world and lasting well-being for our clients.
You are not a visitor here.
The moss knows your name.
The Raven will not ask what you do for a living.
The Cedar does not flinch at your silence,
or your softness,
or your sadness.
You do not have to earn the right
to rest among these roots.
You already belong.
Mental Health Improvements
Forest therapy offers a gentle, restorative way to reduce stress, improve mood, and enhance overall well-being by reconnecting with the natural world. Forest therapy invites us to slow down and listen—to the rustle of leaves, the rhythm of breath, and the quiet wisdom of the earth. In this stillness, we find a profound sense of connection and belonging.
Backed by scientific research, this practice supports mental clarity, emotional balance, and mental health by encouraging mindfulness, slowing down, and deepening our relationship with nature.
Studies show that Forest Therapy can significantly reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. The multisensory experience of the forest helps quiet the mind, while natural scenery activates the parasympathetic nervous system (our rest-and-digest mode), promoting calm and emotional regulation.
Forest therapy helps decrease the body’s stress response by lowering cortisol (the stress hormone), blood pressure, and heart rate. This physiological calming effect translates into improved emotional balance and resilience.
Nature exposure is linked to increased levels of serotonin and dopamine, the neurotransmitters associated with happiness and pleasure. People often report feeling more joyful, energized, and emotionally uplifted after forest therapy sessions.
Forest therapy supports attention restoration—the process of recovering from mental fatigue. Natural environments gently engage the mind without overstimulation, which helps improve concentration, memory, and cognitive performance. This is particularly beneficial for those with ADHD or high cognitive workloads.
Spending time in natural settings has been linked to higher self-esteem and a more compassionate internal dialogue. The quietude of the forest allows for reflection and self-connection without judgment or societal pressure.
Forest therapy fosters a sense of connection—not only to nature but to something larger than oneself. This can reduce loneliness and enhance feelings of belonging, especially when practiced in a guided group setting.
Physical Health Improvements
Studies show that forest therapy can improve our physical health in many ways. By immersing ourselves in the natural world and reconnecting with the beings within, we can lower our blood pressure and heart rate, helping to reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases. The calming environment activates the parasympathetic nervous system, leading to a relaxed state that promotes heart health.
Further studies have found that forest air is rich in phytoncides, natural compounds released by trees and plants. Breathing in these substances has been found to increase natural killer (NK) cell activity, which plays a critical role in defending the body against viruses, tumors, and infections.
Immersion in natural settings leads to a measurable reduction in cortisol levels, the hormone associated with chronic stress. Lower cortisol contributes to better immune function, sleep quality, and weight regulation.
Additional benefits associated with Forest Therapy include improved sleep quality and duration, reduced inflammation throughout the body, and improved lung function.
Forest Therapy Research Studies
The Science behind the practice
The Effects of Forest Therapy on Immune Function. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Chae, Youngran & Lee, Sunhee & Jo, Youngmi & Kang, Soyean & Park, Suyoun & Kang, Hyoyoung. (2021). 18. 8440. 10.3390/ijerph18168440
Forest Bathing Always Makes Sense: Blood Pressure-Lowering and Immune System-Balancing Effects in Late Spring and Winter in Central Europe
Peterfalvi, Agnes & Meggyes, Matyas & Makszin, Lilla & Farkas, Nelli & Miko, Eva & Miseta, Attila & Szereday, Laszlo. (2021). International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 18. 2067. 10.3390/ijerph18042067
Randomized controlled trial on the efficacy of forest walking compared to urban walking in enhancing mucosal immunity
Ochiai, Hiroko & Inoue, Shigeru & Masda, Gaku & Amagasa, Shiho & Sugishita, Tomohiko & Ochiai, Toshiya & Yanagisawa, Naoko & Nakata, Yoshio & Imai, Michiko. (2025). Scientific Reports. 15. 10.1038/s41598-025-87704-2
The Benefits of Forest Visits for the Health of Older Adults during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Lamatungga, Kiki. (2023). 10.13140/RG.2.2.18332.87680
Forest Therapy, Stress and Immune System: A Health Triangle Approach
Prabowo, H., & Prasetyo, A. (2024). IntechOpen. doi: 10.5772/intechopen.1006500
Nature As Medicine: The 7th (Unofficial) Pillar of Lifestyle Medicine
Sundermann M, Chielli D, Spell S. Am J Lifestyle Med. 2023 May 31;17(5):717-729. doi: 10.1177/15598276231174863. PMID: 37711353; PMCID: PMC10498981.
Effects of forest environment (Shinrin-yoku/Forest bathing) on health promotion and disease prevention -the Establishment of “Forest Medicine”
Li Q. Environ Health Prev Med. 2022;27:43. doi: 10.1265/ehpm.22-00160. PMID: 36328581; PMCID: PMC9665958
Nature Exposure and Its Effects on Immune System Functioning: A Systematic Review
Andersen L, Corazon SSS, Stigsdotter UKK. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2021;18(4):1416. doi: 10.3390/ijerph18041416
Therapeutic Potential of Volatile Terpenes and Terpenoids from Forests for Inflammatory Diseases
Kim T, Song B, Cho KS, Lee IS. Int J Mol Sci. 2020 Mar 22;21(6):2187. doi: 10.3390/ijms21062187
Simulated Forest Immersion Therapy: Methods Development
Ross AM, Jones RJF. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022 Apr 28;19(9):5373. doi: 10.3390/ijerph19095373. PMID: 35564767; PMCID: PMC9105281
Effectiveness of a Multicomponent Treatment for Fibromyalgia Based on Pain Neuroscience Education, Exercise Therapy, Psychological Support, and Nature Exposure (NAT-FM): A Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial.
Serrat M, Almirall M, Musté M, Sanabria-Mazo JP, Feliu-Soler A, Méndez-Ulrich JL, Luciano JV, Sanz A. J Clin Med. 2020 Oct 18;9(10):3348. doi: 10.3390/jcm9103348. PMID: 33081069; PMCID: PMC7603188
The Effects of Forest Therapy on Coping with Chronic Widespread Pain: Physiological and Psychological Differences between Participants in a Forest Therapy Program and a Control Group
Han JW, Choi H, Jeon YH, Yoon CH, Woo JM, Kim W. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2016 Feb 24;13(3):255. doi: 10.3390/ijerph13030255. PMID: 26927141; PMCID: PMC4808918
Relief of Chronic Posterior Neck Pain Depending on the Type of Forest Therapy: Comparison of the Therapeutic Effect of Forest Bathing Alone Versus Forest Bathing With Exercise
Kang B, Kim T, Kim MJ, Lee KH, Choi S, Lee DH, Kim HR, Jun B, Park SY, Lee SJ, Park SB. Ann Rehabil Med. 2015 Dec;39(6):957-63. doi: 10.5535/arm.2015.39.6.957. Epub 2015 Dec 29. PMID: 26798610; PMCID: PMC4720772
Forest Exposure and Respiratory Function: A Literature Review
Antonelli, M., Donelli, D., Maggini, V., Firenzuoli, F., & Bedeschi, E. (2022). Environmental Sciences Proceedings, 13(1), 16. https://doi.org/10.3390/IECF2021-10782
Health Effect of Forest Bathing Trip on Elderly Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Jia BB, Yang ZX, Mao GX, Lyu YD, Wen XL, Xu WH, Lyu XL, Cao YB, Wang GF. Biomed Environ Sci. 2016 Mar;29(3):212-8. doi: 10.3967/bes2016.026. PMID: 27109132
Cardiac and pulmonary benefits of forest walking versus city walking in elderly women: A randomised, controlled, open-label trial
Lee JY, Lee DC. Europ J Integrat Med 2014;6(1):5-11. doi:10.1016/j.eujim.2013.10.006
Clinical and immunological effects of a forest trip in children with asthma and atopic dermatitis
Seo SC, Park SJ, Park CW, Yoon WS, Choung JT, Yoo Y. Iran J Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2015 Feb;14(1):28-36. PMID: 25530136
The Impact of Forest Therapy Programs on Stress Reduction: A Systematic Review
Zhang, Y.; Feng, L.; Duan, W. Forests 2023, 14,1851. https://doi.org/10.3390/f14091851
The Effects of Nature Exposure Therapies on Stress, Depression, and Anxiety Levels: A Systematic Review
Paredes-Céspedes, D.M.;Vélez, N.; Parada-López, A.;Toloza-Pérez, Y.G.; Téllez, E.M.; Portilla, C.; González, C.; Blandón, L.;Santacruz, J.C.; Malagón-Rojas, J. Eur. J. Investig. Health Psychol. Educ. 2024, 14, 609–622. https://doi.org/10.3390/ejihpe14030040