Interviews

Forest Therapy’s Breakthrough for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
She has a bright warm way of explaining herself. Monika Uklejewska is a Psychologist, FTHub Forest Therapy Practitioner and trainer. Her bond with nature cried out to come out again when she became a mom and understood how Nature could support children on the Autism spectrum, just like a Mother who gave joy and security,

Forest Bathing and disabilities: the healing power of nature, from science to one’s own experience
Kari Krogh could barely move or talk, but a single blossom in the backyard, “the pattern and the movement of the shadows and the light streaming down through the canopy above, just those little moments”, released some of her pain. She has a degree in Psychology and Environmental Studies, a Master’s Degree in Instruction and Special

The science of Forest Bathing, balancing the world of business with nature
Gabriela Guedez emigrated from her native Venezuela to Canada in 2005 and then to the United States. The nature of her childhood and a strong experience in the Himalayas marked her. As well as being a mother and an executive, she has crossed the Grand Canyon in one day, and does mountain biking, rappelling, hiking

Forest Bathing with Sign Language: the encounter of calm, silence and awareness
Cristina Rodriguez Gonzalez has a fascinating combination of humility, sweet voice and unstoppable tenacity that has led her to be one of the most prolific Guides. She is an FTHub Forest Therapy Practitioner and Environmental Engineer who founded Shinrin Yoku Santander, in Spain, thanks to a process of networking and self-improvement. In addition to giving

Nature connection: “inter-being” in the Colorado mountains and the spiritual path of Forest Bathing
Having grown up in suburban New York, going hiking at 13 years old opened a door for FTHub Forest Bathing Guide Jon Gottsegen. A Masters Degree in Environmental Planning, he worked in geographic information systems becoming the chief data officer for Colorado, where he moved after desiring the west mountains to be his homeland. Now,

From Microbiology to Forest Bathing: the incredible path of research and respect for one’s connection to nature
Daniela Centron is a Senior Researcher in Microbiology in CONICET, Director of the Research Institute of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology at the University of Buenos Aires (UBA), and Professor at the prestigious Faculty of Medicine of the UBA in Argentina. Also an FTHub Forest Bathing Guide, a brilliant mind and great adventurer. A true living