‘the environment is where we meet, where we all have a mutual interest. It is one thing that all of us share. It is not only a mirror of ourselves, but a focussing lens on what we can become’
- Lady Bird Johnson
Alex believes that health and nature are deeply intertwined, each enriching the other. With a lifelong passion for the outdoors, she finds that nature is the perfect antidote to the pressures of work and urban life.
Having made the Royal National Park her home, Alex draws inspiration from its beauty and tranquility daily. The park brings back cherished childhood memories of special trees, winding trails, and playful streams, reminding her of the joy and simplicity of nature.
Living in such a magnificent environment fills Alex with a profound sense of wonder and endless opportunities for connection. Becoming a qualified Forest Therapy guide has deepened her engagement with nature, and she now shares this connection with others through her guided walks, helping people rediscover their own bond with the natural world.
About the Forest Therapy Guide
Alex became a certified Forest Therapy Guide out of a deep commitment to integrating nature and health into every aspect of her life. Driven by her passion for the outdoors and well-being, she dedicates herself to helping others experience the profound benefits of nature, making it a central part of their own lives as well.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Art, Sociology
International Nature and Forest Therapy Alliance (INFTA) Certified Forest Therapy Guide
Nature Therapy Guide, Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney
Cert III Tourism Guide
Licensed ECOPass Tour Operator
Certified Qigong Instructor
Certified Mental Health First Aid
Certified First Aid
Infection Control Training
The International Nature and Forest Therapy Alliance, INFTA
Alex trained as a certified Forest Therapy Guide through infta.net.
INFTA is a global organisation committed to establish Forest Therapy as a scientifically-proven natural medicine and public health practice. INFTA develops partnerships with research professionals and educators worldwide. Through these networks INFTA aims to contribute to research and raise awareness of Forest Therapy as a public health practice accessible to all people.
INFTA certifies and accredits training providers and Forest Therapy Guides world wide. The certification is based on the International Core Curriculum of Forest Therapy and the International Handbook of Forest Therapy.
Support the National Parks
Nature Being Australia acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the first inhabitants of the nation, who are the traditional custodians of the lands on which we live, learn and work.
Healthy People, Healthy Parks, Healthy Planet
Our early experiences in nature are important for fostering a sense of belonging, being part of a bigger picture and to realise nature is not something separate to us, but we too, are nature.
When we reignite our relationship with nature and recognise the health benefits nature offers us, we understand more deeply how connected we are to our environment. When we connect, we experience a sense of belonging and are therefore more likely to protect and conserve the environment for future generations.
We value the National Parks Service in their endeavours to protect the indigenous flora and fauna of our local environments. Not only for ecological and cultural reasons, but for the value of physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing that nature can offer.