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You're warmly invited to come experience Chaminade's newly certified Forest Therapy Trail —a place where healing, reflection, and reconnection with nature come alive. I’ll be offering Forest Therapy walks , Nature Journaling sessions , and Self-Myofascial Release workshops and retreats designed to support deep rest and embodied presence. Come join us on this beautiful trail in Santa Cruz and explore the powerful connection between nature, body, and soul. Sign up here and feel free to reach out with any questions—I’d love to share this journey with you.

I grew up in the Santa Cruz Mountains, just outside of Woodside—long before Canyon Ranch Woodside became a sanctuary for wellness nestled in the redwoods. That lifelong connection to the forest eventually led me to become a certified Forest Therapy Guide through the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy (ANFT) and later, a Forest Therapy Trail Consultant trained to create intentional spaces for healing in nature.

In our fast-paced lives, slowing down can feel impossible—but it’s essential for true transformation. Somatic Ecotherapy retreats provide a sanctuary where you can pause, reflect, and reconnect with your inner well of contentment. Immersed in nature’s unhurried pace, you’ll rediscover stillness, cultivate habits that foster self-awareness, and experience profound healing.