For Healthcare Professionals

Nature and forest therapy (also referred to as shinrin-yoku) represents a low-risk, non-pharmacologic intervention in support of patients experiencing chronic stress, anxiety, mood dysregulation, or stress-related somatic conditions. Licensed healthcare professionals are invited to consider patient referral to a structured, science-based adjunct to conventional care.

In an age where stress-state and technostress are increasingly prevalent, nature and forest therapy provides a grounded, sensory-based approach to restoring balance. Emerging evidence highlights how intentional time in forest environments can lower cortisol, support parasympathetic activity, and promote overall wellbeing. Key literature supporting these findings includes:

• Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing) and Nature Therapy: A State-of-the-Art Review
• Forest Volatile Organic Compounds and Their Effects on Human Health
• New Concept of Forest Medicine

ANFT certified, Yamadori Nature & Forest Therapy provides guided, protocol-informed sessions designed to facilitate safe and intentional engagement with natural, outdoor environments. These experiences may complement clinical treatment plans.

Private, appointment-based forest therapy sessions are available for individuals, couples, and small groups seeking a tailored and clinically supportive experience.