Nature as Medicine Practitioner Certification Training

Connection and partnership with nature heal us in ways that are broad and deep. The health benefits of nature range across the physical, emotional, mental health, and cognitive domains. For many, time in nature also brings deep spiritual solace and inspiration. At this time in history, healthcare is poised to begin recognizing the profound benefits of nature. This training and certification program, offered jointly by the Nature and Systems Institute and the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy, is for any licensed healthcare provider who wishes to be on the leading edge of establishing the practice of Nature as Medicine. You will become trained to guide participants in the art of forest bathing and develop a plan for incorporating Nature as Medicine into your personal life and clinical practice.

For more information, please contact:

 Susan Abookire, BSEE MD MPH FACP

       sabookire@bwh.harvard.edu

Offered in collaboration with The Associaton of Nature and Forest Therapy, and with Massachusetts General Brigham, a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School

6-month hybrid Nature as Medicine Practitioner Training Program for licensed healthcare professionals.

Includes:

  • 3-day Nature Immersion followed by bi-monthly calls, teachings, experiences, reflections, mentoring, and planning.

  • Training and Certification as Forest Bathing Guide

  • 6 month on line Training and Mentorship to guide participants and incorporate Nature as Medicine into your clinical practice

  • Nature as Medicine Practitoner Certification

  • 58 hours AMA Category 1 CME (or equivalent for your professional credits)

  • Access to community of healthcare professional forest bathing guides 

Dates: May 2025-October 2025

Initial Immersion May 15-May 18, 2025

$4700 USD

  • Does not include lodging and meals during immersion experience.

  • Includes all training, CME credits, and Certification.

Use of your organizational CME funds, if available, is encouraged.

Nature Immersion will be at a beautiful retreat center, location will be finalized Nov 20, 2024. (Will be affordable lodging near Rocky Mountain National Park, or Banff National Park.)