My name is Ron Aunkst I was born and raised in central Pennsylvania. I have spent most of my time growing up in the forest. So it was no surprise when the forest saved me from the world. I am a certified forest therapy guide through  Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides and Programs. As a forest therapy guide, I have been able to help people find themselves through nature. By taking clients on a slow easy walk in order to experience the pleasures of nature while utilizing all of the body’s senses, I have witnessed significant body, mind, and soul improvements in my clients. The sense of calming the forest brings is what I want to offer to many. I take forest therapy very personally because it saved my life. Ten plus years ago my doctor put me on a path that would lead to forest therapy. Now I am motivated to share it with the world. As a child I spent most of my time outside playing. My teenage years were spent hiking, backpacking and camping. As a young man I got a job, started a family and life happened. I realized spending less time in nature made my mental, physical and spiritual health deteriorate. Long-term stress plays a role in high blood pressure, heart disease, headaches, and many other ailments. After only one forest therapy walk, I noticed a difference in my health. Forest bathing plays a key role in the reduction of health issues.