Frequently Asked Questions

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A slow sensory experience in nature that brings you into the present.

Forest Therapy is a practice that emphasizes the therapeutic benefits of spending time in nature. During a guided forest therapy walk, trained guides facilitate an immersive experience in nature, allowing participants to connect with their surroundings and them selves through their senses. The aim is to slow down and become aware of the present moment, creating a deeper connection with the natural environment. [ANFT.earth]

Generally the group would walk less than a 1/4 of a mile during a session, not including any walk duration to reach the meeting point. It’s not a hike or fitness walk but a mindful immersion in nature designed to calm the nervous system and enhance well-being. 

I am not a mental health therapist, I am a Forest Therapy guide. The forest is the therapist, and the guide opens the doors. "The therapeutic process occurs in the relationship between the person and the forest".

A guide works in partnership with the More-Than-Human World to accompany and support others on the journeys through which they encounter and embody the whole of who they are.

 In Burmese astrology and folklore, those born on Wednesday are associated with the tusked elephant—symbolizing intelligence, communication, adaptability, and steady strength. The tusked elephant reflects thoughtful movement through the world, a balance of gentleness and power, and patient awareness.

I first learned about this tradition from a Burmese friend, and it deeply resonated with me. Being born on a Wednesday—and already holding it as my favorite day of the week—the symbolism felt meaningful and aligned. This is how the name came to be.