Nature's Wellness

Connect and Relax

I call myself a Transformational Trail Guide because I believe growth and transformation are a journey - a trail I walk every day, learning and growing along the way. And because while only you can change your life, I can guide you by sharing the things that have helped me.

Forging heart-centered, intimate relationships with animals and plants has helped me relax, get out of my head, get to know myself better, identify my passions, and learn how I can help others by sharing my joy and love. Those are just a few of the most valuable gifts I've received from my time in the Forest!

Now I'm using what I have learned to teach others how to develop their own relationship with the natural world as a pathway to healing and transformation.

Spending time in nature has many scientifically proven benefits, and research is on-going. There are even doctors who are beginning to “prescribe” time in Nature to their patients to prevent and treat a multitude of symptoms and diseases. Here are a few of those proven benefits.

Decreased levels of the stress hormone cortisol: Since it is known that stress is a root cause of many physical ailments, including high blood pressure, heart problems, diabetes, skin conditions, asthma, and arthritis, spending time in nature can reduce the chances of experiencing these issues.
Boost immune functioning. Your body’s ability to fight off disease can be compromised by high stress levels so reducing your stress level will increase your chance of staying healthy.
Improve your ability to solve problems.
Improved emotional state, reduced symptoms of depression, reduced anxiety.

I look forward to you joining me on the trail to your growth and transformation!

If you'd like to learn more about the science, please check out these resources:

Association of Nature & Forest Therapy Guides & Programs –https://www.natureandforesttherapy.org/about/science
WebMD – “Do you Need a Nature Prescription?” – https://www.webmd.com/balance/features/nature-therapy-ecotherapy#1
The Chopra Center – “Nature Therapy: How Nature Can Help Heal and Expand Your Awareness” – https://chopra.com/articles/nature-therapy-how-nature-can-help-heal-and-expand-your-awareness
The Atlantic – “The Nature Cure – Why some doctors are writing prescriptions for time outdoors” – https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2015/10/the-nature-cure/403210/
National Geographic – “This is Your Brain on Nature – When we get closer to nature – be it untouched wilderness or a backyard tree – we do our overstressed brains a favor.” – https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2016/01/call-to-wild/