Nature as Medicine Practitioner and Guide
FALL Training and Certification
46 hours AMA Category I CME (or equivalent) Continuing Education Credits
Fall 2026 Training and Certification
Certified Forest Therapy Guides
TRAINING ONLY
Designed for healthcare professionals who are already certified as a Forest Therapy Guide. You can join our group right after the Three Day Nature Immersion.
Fall 2026 Nature Immersion
October 8 - 11, 2026
Well Being Retreat Center, Tennessee
Details
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$4,700 USD
Training and Certification to incorporate Forest Bathing, Guided Forest Therapy, and Nature as Medicine into your Clinical Practice. (Does not include travel or accommodation)
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Please see all accommodation options and choose what best suits your needs.
Accommodation reservations need to be done through the Well Being Retreat Centre.
Accomodation Options
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Pricing includes lodging, all meals, tuition, snacks and drinks.
A Shared Cabin has two bedrooms and a shared full bath. A Private Cabin has two beds and one bath.
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Pricing includes lodging, all meals, tuition, snacks and drinks.
A Shared Cabin has two bedrooms and a shared full bath. A Private Cabin has two beds and one bath.
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Pricing includes lodging, all meals, tuition, snacks and drinks.
A Shared Cabin has two bedrooms and a shared full bath. A Private Cabin has two beds and one bath.
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Pricing includes lodging, all meals, tuition, snacks and drinks.
A Shared Cabin has two bedrooms and a shared full bath. A Private Cabin has two beds and one bath.
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Pricing includes lodging, all meals, tuition, snacks and drinks.
A Shared Cabin has two bedrooms and a shared full bath. A Private Cabin has two beds and one bath.
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Pricing includes lodging, all meals, tuition, snacks and drinks.
A Shared Cabin has two bedrooms and a shared full bath. A Private Cabin has two beds and one bath.
MEET THE TEAM
About Dr. Susan Abookire
Our founder, Dr. Susan Abookire, is a Harvard-trained physician with a passion for systems design and nature therapy. With over 20 years of experience in healthcare leadership, she brings a unique perspective to physician wellness. Dr. Abookire is committed to helping physicians find balance and fulfillment through a deeper connection with nature.
About Ronna Schneberger
Ronna Schneberger is a distinguished naturalist, certified executive coach, and professional hiking guide with over 30 years of experience in Canada’s Mountain Parks. She works with leaders, professionals, and executive teams around the world, using nature, storytelling, and immersive experiences as catalysts for deep reflection, renewal, and transformation. With 15 years in leadership development, Ronna designs programs that help individuals and teams unwind, reconnect, and cultivate embodied, high-impact leadership.
Ronna serves as the Chair of Nature and Forest Therapy of Canada. In 2021, she played a key role in the launch of the Canadian Park Prescription Program, delivering forest therapy sessions to frontline health professionals during the pandemic—supporting their mental health and resilience during a time of unprecedented strain.
Sabrina, Family Medicine Practitioner. May 2025 Cohort.
FAQs
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Online Sessions will be bi-weekly for 6 months.
Sessions will be recorded
Participants must attend 80% of sessions live, due to ongoing peer to peer and facilitated discussions
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Yes for those of you who need to obtain a certification as a Forest Therapy Guide.
If you are already a certified Forest Therapy Guide, you do not need to attend the three day immersion.
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You must be a licensed health care practitioner to be able to enroll in this program. Any licensed health care practitioner can attend.
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Absolutely but you do have to attend our three day immersion program in nature as a pre-requisite.