Forest Therapy in Melbourne: Reconnect with Nature

Introduced in Japan as Shinrin-yoku (immersion in the forest) in 1983, Forest Therapy was developed to combat high stress in their society, particularly at management levels. This practice, also known as forest bathing, has gained popularity in Melbourne and throughout Victoria as a research-based medical approach that involves guided imm

Introduced in Japan as Shinrin-yoku (immersion in the forest) in 1983, Forest Therapy was developed to combat high stress in their society, particularly at management levels. This practice, also known as forest bathing, has gained popularity in Melbourne and throughout Victoria as a research-based medical approach that involves guided immersion in forests. The aim is to promote mental and physical health while relaxing and enjoying nature. Now recognized and widely practiced as a Public Health initiative, Forest Therapy is gaining acknowledgment globally as an evidence-based, cost-effective, and natural medicine, suitable for all ages.

David Belli is an experienced IT professional who has retrained as an INFTA-Certified Forest Therapy Guide, offering forest therapy services in and around Melbourne since March 2019. His background in the intense and highly stressful corporate finance sector gives him direct experience and empathy for the stresses that engulf our modern l

David Belli is an experienced IT professional who has retrained as an INFTA-Certified Forest Therapy Guide, offering forest therapy services in and around Melbourne since March 2019. His background in the intense and highly stressful corporate finance sector gives him direct experience and empathy for the stresses that engulf our modern lives. As a Forest Therapy Guide, David helps people engage in forest bathing in Melbourne, allowing them to tune into nature through their senses, slow down, and relax. This practice helps take the mind away from the cares, analysis, and search for answers, making it a valuable experience for many in Victoria.

By enhancing our connection with nature through activities such as forest bathing in Melbourne, we can immerse ourselves in the health-giving substances emitted by trees and plants. With the guidance of an INFTA-Certified Forest Therapy Guide, we can reinvigorate our deep empathy and affinity with the natural world around us. Amongst the 

By enhancing our connection with nature through activities such as forest bathing in Melbourne, we can immerse ourselves in the health-giving substances emitted by trees and plants. With the guidance of an INFTA-Certified Forest Therapy Guide, we can reinvigorate our deep empathy and affinity with the natural world around us. Amongst the Trees© offers guided, immersive forest therapy group walks lasting 1-3 hours in a variety of picturesque and accessible parks and bushland throughout Victoria.