Amanda is the founder of Shinrin Yoku Hong Kong and is a Trainer and Mentor with the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides and Programs. We talk about her journey from becoming a lawyer to navigating working in a non-profit, being diagnosed with cancer, and how that and her love for nature have led her to become a forest therapy guide and trainer.

Amanda is also an ICF Certified Professional Coach for Transformation and a seasoned group work facilitator. Since 2017, Amanda has promoted Forest Bathing and Nature Therapy in Hong Kong by holding regular public sessions and serving a wide spectrum of clients, including the corporate sector, NGOs, universities and educational institutions.

As a Trainer of emerging forest therapy guides, Amanda has trained over 120 guides based in the US, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, Taiwan and Mainland China. Amanda shares her experience generously with the local and international media and has spoken at local and international conferences on the application of forest therapy in the unique environment of Hong Kong. Find out more at https://www.shinrinyokuhk.com/

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