IM-WALD-SEIN® Academy | Training Program
Professional Training in Forest Medicine, Shinrin Yoku and Clinical Forest Therapy
Do you work with people and want to broaden your professional practice by integrating nature-based approaches to health promotion and therapy? Our training programs combine scientific foundations, proven methods and practical skills – from first-hand experience to certified training in clinical forest therapy.
IM-WALD-SEIN® Academy | First-Hand 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.
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Our Training Programs
The Right Path for Your Professional Goals
Whether you are curious to get started, want to deepen your expertise or are ready to specialize, our training programs offer different pathways to match your experience and professional goals.
Getting Started and Exploring
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 towards 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.
Current Training Programs at a Glance
New 2027 Dates for Clinical Forest Therapy
The next dates for our certified intensive training programs in Clinical Forest Therapy are now confirmed. Further workshops and training opportunities for 2027 will follow.
Intensive Training Program | IWSA-Certified
Clinical Forest Therapy with a Focus on Lifestyle-Related Diseases
This certified intensive training program shows how forest therapy can be professionally integrated into prevention, rehabilitation and multimodal treatment. Key areas include lifestyle-related diseases, stress regulation and the confident application of forest therapy methods. Theory, self-study and clinical practice are closely integrated.
Current Cohort: 2026 | Next Start: April 2027
Intensive Training Program | IWSA-Certified
Clinical Forest Therapy with a Focus on Psychosomatic Medicine
This certified intensive training program explores how forest therapy can meaningfully complement psychosomatic and psychotherapeutic treatment. Key areas include scientific and clinical foundations, self-regulation, therapeutic process design and case-based work tailored to specific indications.
Current Cohort: 2026 | Next Start: March 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 professional applications. 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.