Shinrin- Yoku Japanese Forest Bathing: Embracing the Healing Qualities of the Forest

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Event Summary

Explore the ancient healing path of Shinrin-yoku, or Japanese forest bathing, with Dr. Suzanne Bartlett Hackenmiller, Integrative Medicine physician. This gentle, mindful walk will invite you to use your senses to enhance your well-being in the naturally-healing outdoor environment of Hartman Reserve. Be ready to discover the refreshing and often emotionally-moving medicine of the forest. Pre-registration required; deadline is April 16. Participants should wear clothing and shoes appropriate for the weather and may want to bring a water bottle. Since the Friends of Hartman Reserve organization is sponsoring Dr. Bartlett Hackenmiller, cost for the workshop is just $20. Limited to 20 participants.  

Presenter Bio: Suzanne Bartlett Hackenmiller, M.D., FACOG, FABOIM Dr. Bartlett Hackenmiller, M.D. is an OB-Gyn and Integrative Medicine physician who currently lives and practices in Iowa. Dr. Bartlett Hackenmiller has been quoted and featured in numerous publications on the subject of nature therapy, including Prevention Magazine (October, 2016; August, 2017), WebMD, the Boston Globe, Prevention Australia, the New York Times, and the American Airlines American Way Magazine, among others. She is the author of an award-winning children’s book about autism called “A Friend Like John, Understanding Autism,” and speaks nationally and internationally on the subject of autism, integrative medicine, and nature therapy. Her book, “The Outdoor Adventurer’s Guide to Forest Bathing,” by Falcon Guides is slated for release in July, 2019. More information is available at her website, www.IntegrativeInitiative.com. 

(Refunds will only be given in the case of medical emergencies or for funerals.  If a program is cancelled due to weather or other unforeseen reasons, then a similar program will be offered in its place.)

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Cost

Adults - $20.00

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Programs

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