ANGELA NEILANS
Certified Forest Therapy Guide / Practice Manager
PERSONAL STATEMENT
Welcome! I’m a certified forest therapy guide who helps people feel grounded, connected, and whole. I believe healing happens through connection—to each other, to ourselves, and to the living world. My walks invite individuals and teams to slow down, pay attention, and remember that we aren’t separate from nature; we are nature.
During guided time in natural spaces, I create experiences that soothe the nervous system, spark inner calm, build teamwork, and cultivate a true sense of belonging. Whether I’m working one‑on‑one, with a small group, or with an entire team, my goal is to hold space for presence, reflection, and gentle transformation.
EXPERIENCE
I guide forest therapy walks throughout the Charlotte area, serving individuals, community groups, and corporate teams. My practice is rooted in mindfulness and sensory awareness. These walks are inspired by the Japanese practice of shinrin‑yoku, or “forest bathing”—a therapeutic way of being in the forest that invites us to engage all our senses, slow down, and simply receive what the forest offers.​
Unlike a hike or nature walk focused on exercise or reaching a destination, forest bathing is about arriving—in your body, in the present moment, and in relationship with the living world. It has been shown to reduce stress, improve mood, and support overall well‑being. In today’s fast‑paced and often disconnected world, these gentle, guided experiences offer a return to something essential and deeply healing.
I provide my forest therapy services through my business- Grounded Forest Therapy. Click the link to learn more: https://www.groundedforesttherapy.com/
SPECIALITIES*
Stress & Anxiety Management
Life Transitions
Mindfulness
Team-Building and Work Place Culture
Nature-Based Healing
*Issues addressed through Forest Therapy Walks
EDUCATION / LICENSURE​
Certified Forest Therapy Guide, Forest Therapy School
Baylor University, B.A
Masters of Social Work (Candidate), University of Kentucky
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OFF THE CLOCK INTERESTS
Spending Time With My Daughters
Running
Yoga
Watercolor Painting
Volunteering
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