The Global Platform for
Forest Therapy Professionals

Forest Bathing and Forest Therapy training, research, and networking in one ecosystem.

Rooted in Science. Connected by Nature. Growing Together.

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Forest Bathing + Forest Therapy: Benefits, Science, Practice

Explore FTHub's main training programs in an exclusive masterclass. With Inga Dreimane.

Explore FTHub's main training programs in an exclusive masterclass. With Pedro Trindade.

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FTHub Spring & Summer Schools

MELBOURNE · DERBY · BARCELONA · NEW HAMPSHIRE · AZORES · VANCOUVER · BANGKOK

Learn about the in-person immersive Forest Bathing and Forest Therapy training programs. With Alex Gesse.

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Forest Bathing + Forest Therapy: Benefits, Science, Practice

Explore FTHub's main training programs in an exclusive masterclass. With Betty Fang.

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Forest Bathing + Forest Therapy: Benefits, Science, Practice

Explore FTHub's main training programs in an exclusive masterclass. With Erika DiPasquale.

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FTHub Nature Connection Specialist Accredited Trainer

Explore this train-the-trainer program that prepares professionals to certify others in nature‑connection practices. With Manuela Renzi.

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Forest Therapy Hub is where nature-based health professionals build their careers from first certification through lifelong practice. Science-backed training, internationally funded research, and a global network.

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The Ecosystem

One Ecosystem. Three Pillars.

Forest Therapy Hub is built on three interconnected pillars that together form the most complete professional ecosystem in nature-based health.

Education

TRAINING · ACADEMY · ACCREDITATION · SPECIALIZATION

Progressive certification from introductory courses to advanced practice, accreditation programs, and continuing professional development through the FTHub Academy. Every certification includes access to the Hub Seedlings Global Network.

Research Lab

RESEARCH · PROJECTS · CONSULTANCY

The Forest Therapy Institute Lab generates the evidence that underpins everything FTHub teaches. International research translated into real-world programs and policies. The FTI Lab validates the FTHub Method and the FTHub 5 Components of Nature-Based Interventions, the only nature-based health framework undergoing large-scale research through international public funding.

Global Network

COMMUNITY · NETWORK · MEMBERSHIP

The Hub Seedlings Global Network is the worldwide professional home for Forest Bathing guides, Forest Therapy practitioners, and nature-based health professionals. Professional tools, enhanced directory, peer supervision, business development courses, and direct connection to FTHub's research and education ecosystem. Free to explore. Powerful to belong.

CERTIFICATION PATHWAY

FTHub Training Programs

FTHub’s certification programs build on each other, so you progress at your own pace. You can enter directly at the level that matches your ambition.

Level 1

FTHub Certified Nature Connection Specialist

Foundations of nature connection. Lead introductory nature-based activities safely and confidently.

Level 2

FTHub Certified Forest Bathing Guide

Design and facilitate Forest Bathing sessions and nature-based workshops. Nature Connection Activities, group facilitation, risk assessment, and the science of nature-health interactions.
ONLINE: 12 weeks | IN-PERSON: 5-day Spring Schools.

Level 3

FTHub Certified Forest Therapy Practitioner

Advanced therapeutic practice. Work with specific populations, design Nature-Based Interventions, and integrate with healthcare pathways.
ONLINE: 24 weeks | IN-PERSON: 8-day Summer Schools.

All certifications include Hub Seedlings Pro membership: full network access, an enhanced directory listing, professional tools, and research briefings. The FTHub Forest Therapy Practitioner program includes the full FTHub Forest Bathing Guide curriculum and awards a dual certificate. If you already hold an FTHub Forest Bathing Guide certification, you only pay the difference to upgrade.

INTENSIVE IN-PERSON TRAINING

FTHub Summer School & Spring School

Intensive in-person training in extraordinary natural settings. Learn alongside an international cohort, guided by experienced FTHub trainers.

FTHub Spring School Forest Bathing Guide

5-DAY IN-PERSON TRAINING

MELBOURNE · NOV 18-22, 2026
Derby · MAY 12-16, 2027

FTHub Summer School Forest Therapy Practitioner

8-DAY IN-PERSON TRAINING

NEW HAMPSHIRE · Sep 20-27, 2026
OCEANS Azores · Oct 4-11, 2026
VANCOUVER · Jun 13-20, 2027
BARCELONA · Jul 11-18, 2027
BANGKOK · Nov 14-21, 2027

ACCREDITATION

FTHub Accreditation Programs

A structured pathway to assess, validate, and extend professional practice in line with defined FTHub standards.

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FTHub Accredited Trainer

Deliver the Nature Connection Specialist Program in Your Region

Therapeutic Landscapes
Consultant

Assess, Design, and Certify Healing Natural Spaces

TESTIMONIALS

Trusted by Professionals
and Institutions Worldwide

Real outcomes from certified practitioners, institutional partners, and FTHub Academy students.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Forest Therapy Hub?

The Forest Therapy Hub (FTHub) is the global reference platform for Forest Therapy, Forest Bathing, and nature-based health professionals. It offers science-backed certification programs at three progressive levels, a continuing professional development through the FTHub Academy, internationally funded research through the Forest Therapy Institute Lab (FTI Lab), and a worldwide professional network of 3,000+ practitioners in over 80 countries through the Hub Seedlings Global Network. FTHub integrates training, research, and networking into a single ecosystem, enabling professionals to train, grow, and contribute to the field throughout their careers.

Who can train with the Forest Therapy Hub?

FTHub’s programs are designed for a wide range of professionals: aspiring Forest Bathing guides and Forest Therapy practitioners, health professionals (physicians, nurses, psychologists, therapists), educators and facilitators, environmental professionals and ecotourism guides, organizational well-being and HR specialists, and researchers in related fields. No prior nature-therapy experience is required for the introductory Nature Connection Specialist program. The Forest Bathing Guide and Forest Therapy Practitioner certifications build progressively on foundational knowledge.

How is FTHub different from other Forest Therapy training providers?

Four things set FTHub apart. First, its training is directly informed by ongoing internationally funded research through the Forest Therapy Institute Lab, ensuring the curriculum reflects the latest scientific evidence. Second, every certified professional gains access to a global professional network with tools, peer supervision, and business development support. Third, the ecosystem is fully integrated: training, accreditation, continuing education, research, and networking connect seamlessly, so professional development does not end at certification. Fourth, FTHub has developed proprietary methodological frameworks: the FTHub Method, the Liquid Interactions Model (LIM), and the FTHub 5 Components of Nature-Based Interventions that are being validated through international publicly funded research, making them the most rigorously tested frameworks in the field.

What is the best Forest Therapy certification program?

Forest Therapy Hub offers the most established science-backed certification pathway in the field. The program has three progressive levels: LEVEL 1 | FTHub Certified Nature Connection Specialist (introductory), LEVEL 2 | FTHub Certified Forest Bathing Guide (12-week program, 24-week access), and LEVEL 3 | FTHub Certified Forest Therapy Practitioner (24-week program, 36-week access). Training is available fully online and through intensive in-person Summer Schools and Spring Schools in locations including Vancouver, Barcelona, the Azores, and Bangkok. FTHub’s curriculum is informed by internationally funded research through the Forest Therapy Institute Lab, and every certified practitioner joins the Hub Seedlings Global Network, active in over 80 countries, through a free one-year membership to Hub Seedlings Pro. Over 3,000 professionals have trained with FTHub since its founding.

How do I become a certified Forest Bathing guide?

To become a certified Forest Bathing guide through Forest Therapy Hub, you enroll in the Forest Bathing Guide program (12-week training, 24-week access). The curriculum covers session design, sensory immersion, group facilitation, risk management, and the science of nature-health interactions. It is available 100% online or through in-person Spring Schools. Upon completion, graduates receive a certificate and a free one-year membership to Hub Seedlings Pro, which includes an enhanced network directory listing, professional tools, and access to FTHub’s research network. No prior certification is strictly required, though the Nature Connection Specialist program provides a strong foundation for beginners. Alternatively, you can enter directly at the Forest Therapy Practitioner level, which includes the full Forest Bathing Guide curriculum and awards a dual certificate.