Become a Certified Forest Therapy Guide and bring the healing power of nature to your community.

At the Heartwood School of Forest Therapy, we offer transformative learning with nature as the primary teacher. Rooted in decades of experience and deep reverence for the living world, our Forest Therapy Certification Program guides like-hearted individuals to step into their calling. Our in-person retreat and 100% online training options integrate mindfulness, somatic awareness, trauma-informed facilitation, and earth-based wisdom, giving you the tools and confidence to guide others. Through this immersive training, you will be empowered to offer meaningful work in the growing field of nature-based healing.

Established in 2025 by Julie Sczerbinski and Kathleen McIntyre, LCSWA, Heartwood’s mission is to restore the deep, life-giving relationship between people and the Earth, empowering individuals to grow and guide with presence, integrity, and care.

This training is designed for mental health providers, wellness professionals, educators, coaches, and spiritual leaders who wish to bring a nature-based approach into their work. It’s also a meaningful path for anyone called to share the restorative power of nature connection and guide others toward deeper well-being through relationship with the natural world.