Nature Rx | Forest Bathing

Have you heard of forest bathing or Shinrin Yoku? Curious to learn more? Nature Rx is excited to offer a forest bathing session, guided by Jessica Jurcak of DiscovHer Wellbeing, at the beautiful Oak Hill Trailhead in CVNP.

As a guided practice, forest bathing consists of a series of invitations that help you deeply engage with the natural spaces around you, leading to increased wellbeing physically, psychologically, spiritually, and socially. Join us for this experiential opportunity to reconnect with yourself and the environment in which we live.

Forest bathing is not a hike or other form of intense physical activity. While we will walk a bit, we will travel less than 2 miles total, moving around slowly and stopping a significant amount.

Forest bathing has no actual bathing involved. "Bathing" refers to the immersive experience of mindfully connecting the natural environment around you.

The practice will conclude with a tea ceremony with opportunity for reflection.

This program is part of the Nature Rx program. For more details on the program, please visit .

Additional Event Details

Parking/Directions: Parking is available at the Oak Hill Trailhead, 3901 Oak Hill Road, Peninsula, Ohio 44264. We will meet at Oak Hill Trail.

What to wear/bring: Please bring a fully-charged cell phone. We will be walking about one mile on dirt trails, so wear closed-toed, sturdy shoes that you do not mind getting dirty if conditions are muddy.

Weather: This is a rain or shine event, so please dress accordingly so that you are comfortable.

Cancellation Policy: In the case of severe weather (lightning, hail, storms, etc.) or unforeseen circumstances (staffing, park closures, etc.), we will cancel or postpone. Participants will be notified of any event changes via email as soon as possible.

Jess Jurcak Bio:

Jessica, based in northeast Ohio, has earned master’s degrees in nutrition and public health. She is a registered dietitian, a certified group fitness instructor, a tobacco cessation program facilitator, a Level 1 Reiki practitioner, and a Certified Forest Bathing Guide through the international Forest Therapy Hub (FTHub).

Jessica is a co-leader for the North American FTHub Seedlings Network and an FTHub trainer for new Forest Bathing Guides and Nature Connection Specialists. She finds the greatest sense of peace and well-being when out in nature, and she aims to connect people with the science, the beauty, and the healing of the natural environment.

With her business, DiscovHer Wellbeing, she aims to guide women and girls to discover their inner confidence and improve their wellbeing using nature as a guide. She is also a Wellbeing Manager at a healthcare system in northeast Ohio, and is working to integrate nature-based solutions into the world of modern healthcare for optimal patient outcomes.

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