Forest Therapy: Canyon Ranch I grew up in the Santa Cruz Mountains, just outside of Woodside—long before Canyon Ranch Woodside became a...

Forest Therapy: More Than Just Mindfulness in Nature In a world that moves too fast, where overstimulation is the norm and our nervous...

The unique benefits of being guided by an ANFT-Certified Forest Therapy Guide 🌲 Forest Bathing vs. Guided Forest Therapy: What’s the...

An Evening of Inspiration, Community, and a Call to Belong JD Schramm, from our local Modern Elder Academy cohort, brought us together...

As I learn to navigate the intricacies of my life, I recognize that overwhelm has been a consistent theme since childhood. Growing up as...

Every time I guide a forest therapy walk, I learn something new—about nature, about others, and about myself. This past weekend was no...

Upcoming Retreat: May 7th Yesterday, I met a man who deeply cares about humanity— Michael Stusser , the visionary behind Osmosis Day Spa...

High-Level Wellness and the Healing Power of Nature: A Modern Approach What does it mean to truly thrive? In 1959, public health pioneer...

Without Awareness, We Have No Choice The more I practice and share forest therapy, the more I feel like myself—at home while out in...

Halbert L. Dunn, often called the father of the wellness movement, distinguished between health  (the absence of disease), wellness  (the...

In forest therapy, we cultivate awareness—mindfully tuning into the land around us. Indigenous knowledge of plants, animals, and weather...

In recent years, prolonged sitting has been likened to smoking in terms of its negative impact on health. While smoking directly affects...

Tonight, I stepped out of my comfort zone and into the city, trusting an old friend to guide me on an unexpected adventure. We met at...

When we experience pressure, stress, or emotional tension, our bodies often develop holding patterns  that are unconscious physical...

The harmony between our bodies and minds is a beautiful symphony, designed to bring us a sense of wholeness, function, and ease....

In today’s fast-paced world, we often find ourselves battling stress on a daily basis. Between work pressures, technology overload, and...

In our fast-paced lives, slowing down can feel impossible—but it’s essential for true transformation. Somatic Ecotherapy retreats provide...

I was asked an interesting question today... After discussing the idea of regularly leading physicians on ANFT-guided forest therapy...

Presence is a practice. It asks us to put down the phone, quiet the mental to-do list, and simply be  – here and now – with another...

The other day, I was listening to the following words from Joe Dispenza about peace: Your state of mind and energy dictate your future...