What is a Forest Therapy Walk?
Simply put, a Forest Therapy Walk is a gentle walk in a natural space with the intention of
slowing down and building connections.
In a guided forest therapy walk, the Guide's role is to offer a series of invitations - to give you a little bit of direction, to suggest some ways that those connections can take place. The Guide's role is NOT to dictate your experience or set you up for a specific result.
According to the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides and Programs,
"the Forest is the Therapist, the Guide opens the doors."
About Me
Joelene Goff Lane
Owner of Ruhe Nature-Based Therapies, LLC
A mountain Mama inspired by & in awe of the wilderness, working with a hope of building “networks of relationships with others who share a commitment to the future not just of humanity, but of all species. Of people who are deeply in love with the world.” (Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides and Programs, 2026)
A transplant to Los Alamos from the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee
Why Ruhe?
Ruhe (pronounced ROO-uh) means “tranquility” in the German language. I chose it for my business because for me it reflects back on my past (German ancestry on my mother’s side); looks forward to what I hope to help bring to individuals, relationships, and the community; and sits in the present when I give the forest my presence.
Certifications
Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides and Programs - Sasquatch Cohort
Wilderness First Aid
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