Yawei Wei has a diverse background, having spent her first 20 years in China and the last 10 years in Canada, which enriches her multifaceted approach to Forest Therapy. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Plant Science and two master’s degrees—one in Sustainable Environmental Management and another in Forestry, focusing on the benefits of nature on human well-being. Her future research will explore the connection between exercise and depression.

As a certified Forest Bathing Guide and Forest Therapy Practitioner with the Forest Therapy Hub, Yawei has successfully guided hundreds of walks for various groups, offering accessible and relaxing experiences that help people reconnect with nature and relieve stress. She collaborates with local hospitals, communities, and university departments to integrate nature-based therapies into diverse settings.

Fluent in Mandarin and English, Yawei’s multicultural perspective significantly enhances her ability to connect with a wide range of individuals. Her training programmes are deeply influenced by her expertise in neurodevelopment and nature connection, emphasising healing cantered engagement that acknowledges the impact of intergenerational trauma and oppressive systems.

Yawei’s approach is strength-based and culturally affirming, focusing on creating relationally rich environments that support the well-being of children, families, and communities. Through her leadership and advocacy, she is committed to promoting the accessibility of nature-based therapies and enhancing awareness of their therapeutic effects. Passionate about nature and animals, Yawei is dedicated to spreading the concept of forest therapy and its profound benefits to a wider audience.