Certified Partner Clinics for Clinical Forest Therapy

Clinical Forest Therapy | Structure and Application

What Defines Clinical Forest Therapy in Clinical Practice

Within our Partner Clinic Program, Clinical Forest Therapy is adapted to the specific site, clinical indications and existing healthcare structures. The IM-WALD-SEIN® Academy supports program development and professional training, while the IWSI defines the quality framework and evaluates implementation. Following a successful audit, certification is granted in cooperation with INFOM.

Clinical Forest Therapy

Clinical Forest Therapy is a nature-based preventive, rehabilitative and therapeutic approach in which the forest is deliberately used as a therapeutic setting. It combines structured time in the forest with selected sensory, breathing, movement and self-regulation exercises and is integrated into existing clinical treatment and prevention programs according to indication, with a strong focus on safety and quality.

Clinical Forest Therapists

Clinical Forest Therapists plan, deliver and take professional responsibility for these interventions. They adapt them to the clinical indication, the patient’s individual capacity and day-to-day condition while ensuring therapeutic, organizational and safety standards. Sessions may take place individually, in groups or, where appropriate, independently within the therapeutic framework.

Clinical Forest Therapy Pathway

The Clinical Forest Therapy Pathway provides the structured physical setting for Clinical Forest Therapy. It consists of a clearly defined sequence of therapeutic stations designed according to functional, topographical and safety criteria. This enables a standardized yet flexible approach to Clinical Forest Therapy in everyday clinical practice.