Forest Therapy All Ability Walk

Matt Glover is the director of MGA Counselling Services, co-founder of Life Therapies Victoria, and founder of both Forest Therapy Victoria and Nature Play 4 Kids. Combining his work as a counsellor and his love for nature, Matt leads individuals, couples, families and groups on Forest Therapy experiences designed to improve mental health, reduce stress levels and increase vitality. The combination of slowing down (REALLY slowing down) with creative and sensory exercises gives participants a unique experience of nature and equips them with skills to take back to their own local park or reserve.Forest Therapy experiences are run in a variety of locations around Victoria. Walks may be general in content, or have specific themes like grief, all ability, sketching or photography.Join Matt and his team for a Forest Therapy experience and benefit from all nature has to offer your health and wellbeing.

Forest Therapy Victoria

Join us for a morning of health and wellbeing in the beautiful surrounds of McAlpin Reserve in Ringwood North.

McAlpin Reserve (Meet at the main entrance)

All Ability Forest Therapy

Enjoy the health and wellbeing benefits of nature with these Forest Therapy experiences designed for people of all abilities. Wheel Chair accessible and toilet facilities available.

This Forest Therapy experience is designed for people of all abilities. The car park, paths and toilet facilities are wheelchair accessible.The beautiful surrounds of McAlpin Reserve has been specifically chosen for its disability friendly accessibility. These walks are designed for all ages, and abilities, if you have needs which need to be considered, we will work with you or can arrange one on one walks as needed. The bitumen track is wheelchair accessible.Meet at the main gates at the designated start time for your walk.…Forest Therapy is an emerging field in the health and wellbeing industry. With recognised beneficial impacts on our immune systems, heart rate, concentration, sleep patterns, and general wellbeing, this is three hours well spent!Combining a gentle walk with forest therapy activities, participants will experience nature in a whole new way.On the day of your walk, it is essential you bring the following:Covered, walking shoes – no open toed shoes please!Water bottle and snacks. (While social distancing restrictions are in place we will not be doing shared snacks at the end of the walk)Pen and notebookClothing appropriate to the weather conditions.Please ensure you are wearing sunscreen.Note that the walk will be cancelled if the weather conditions are deemed to be too dangerous or restrict the accessibility of the paths.Please advise of any specific needs when booking and we will do our best to adapt the event accordingly

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