Professional Training in Forest Medicine, Shinrin Yoku and Clinical Forest Therapy

IM-WALD-SEIN® Academy | Firsthand Expertise

Learn, Experience and Apply with Confidence

For healthcare professionals: Our professional development programs are designed for people who want to integrate nature-based approaches into their work in an informed and responsible way. Forest Medicine, Shinrin Yoku and forest therapy are at the heart of our courses, with a clear focus on their practical use in healthcare and education.

A scientifically grounded training profile: You benefit from a distinctive training and course profile that brings together pioneering research from INFOM, our collaboration with Dr. Qing Li, and the practice-oriented IM-WALD-SEIN® Method. This gives you access to scientifically grounded approaches that go well beyond wellness and broaden professional practice in healthcare and education.

Learning formats with a strong practical focus: Depending on the training format, we combine expert input, experiential learning, case work, reflection and structured opportunities to apply what you have learned. Our intensive clinical training programs complement online learning and self-study with practical modules in specialist clinical settings and at selected model sites. This turns knowledge into confident professional practice.

Build your professional expertise: Deepen your understanding of Forest Medicine, Shinrin Yoku and forest therapy, develop practical skills and learn how to use nature-based approaches effectively and responsibly in your work with people.

Explore our current courses in Shinrin Yoku, Forest Medicine and clinical forest therapy, or get in touch for personal advice.

Would you like to discover Shinrin Yoku, Forest Medicine or forest therapy first? Our workshops provide a sound introduction, give you the opportunity to experience methods firsthand and help you explore how they could complement your professional practice.

In-Depth Professional Development

Would you like to broaden your professional skills? Our advanced training programs allow you to explore selected topics in greater depth, try out new approaches and build confidence in applying them in your own professional setting.

Specialization and Certification

Would you like to apply forest therapy professionally in clinical or therapeutic settings? Our certified intensive training programs guide you step by step toward strong methodological skills and confident practical application.

Personal Guidance

Do you value active learning, space for questions and shared reflection? Small learning groups and experienced instructors create a supportive setting for professional exchange and help you transfer what you learn into your own practice.

Exclusive Anniversary Program | Forest Bathing, Shinrin Yoku and Forest Therapy in Croatia

Three Exclusive Days of Forest Immersion, Health, Community and Enjoyment

Our IM-WALD-SEIN® story began in the forests of Croatia in 2017. Ten years later, we are returning: three exceptional days combining scientifically grounded Shinrin Yoku and Forest Therapy with immersive nature experiences, your own personal IM-WALD-SEIN® Experiment, community, health and enjoyment.

Become part of the next chapter in our IM-WALD-SEIN® story: together, we return to where it all began, revisit selected elements of the 2017 Forest Bathing Experiment – and perhaps even write a new book. No prior knowledge is required – curiosity, openness and a spirit of discovery are all you need.

June 11 to 13, 2027 | Fužine, Croatia | 6 to 12 participants

Intensive Training Program | IWSA-Certified

Clinical Forest Therapy with a Focus on Lifestyle-Related Diseases

The certified Lifestyle-Related Diseases intensive course provides advanced skills in Clinical Forest Therapy and Forest-Based Health Promotion. Key areas include lifestyle-related diseases, stress regulation, and the professional and safe application of forest therapy and health promotion methods. Depending on their professional background, participants complete one of two IWSA qualification tracks.

Current Cohort: 2026 | Next Start: April 2027

Intensive Training Program | IWSA-Certified

Clinical Forest Therapy with a Focus on Psychosomatic Medicine

The certified Psychosomatics intensive course provides advanced skills for the professional application of Clinical Forest Therapy in psychosomatic and psychotherapeutic settings. Online coursework, structured self-study, and intensive practical training in the forest form an integrated learning experience.

Current Cohort: 2026 | Next Start: March 2027

Intensive Workshop | Nature Journaling and Expressive Writing

Experiential Learning, Professional Reflection, and Practical Application

How do mindful nature perception and personal writing work together – and what matters when these experiences are used in therapy, counseling, education, or health promotion? The workshop combines intensive firsthand experience with psychologically grounded reflection and shared learning. Two days in a small group for practitioners who want to build experience-based knowledge and develop new perspectives for their professional practice.

May 29 to 30, 2027 | October 23 to 24, 2027

One-Day Workshop | Shinrin Yoku, Forest Bathing, and Nature Photography

Firsthand Experience, Photographic Seeing, and Practical Application

How does our perception of nature change when we begin to look more closely through photography—and what possibilities can this open up in work with people? The workshop combines direct nature experience with professional photographic guidance and shared reflection.  An intensive practice day in a small group for practitioners who want to discover new perspectives on nature perception and expand their professional toolkit through a photographic approach. Participants work with their own smartphone; no prior photography experience is required.

May 8, 2027 | June 26, 2027 | October 9, 2027 | December 4, 2027

Workshop | Introduction to Shinrin Yoku

An Orientation and Self-Discovery Day

This compact workshop offers a practical, evidence-informed introduction to Shinrin Yoku and its use in professional practice. It covers Dr. Qing Li’s approach, scientific foundations, the IM-WALD-SEIN® Method, and firsthand experience in nature. Experiential learning, reflection, and professional exchange are closely integrated.

July 24, 2027 | September 4, 2027

Practice Support | Individual Professional Supervision

Confidential Reflection on Your Professional Practice

Individual supervision provides a confidential setting for reflecting on specific questions and challenging situations from your forest therapy practice. The focus is on professional assessment, your role as a practitioner, and developing practical ways forward. Designed for qualified practitioners working in nature-based health promotion and therapeutic settings.

Online Supervision Session | 90 Minutes | German or English | By Appointment

Practice Support | Interdisciplinary Case Review

Analyze Cases Together and Learn from One Another

The focus is on specific cases from nature-based health promotion, forest therapy, forest bathing, and Shinrin Yoku. A particular strength of the format is its interdisciplinary exchange: different professions and training backgrounds offer fresh perspectives on each case and open up new approaches and possible solutions. Designed for qualified practitioners working in nature-based health promotion and therapeutic settings.

Online Interdisciplinary Case Review | 120 Minutes | 3 to 6 Participants