Maria lives in Edinburgh with her son - both seen in the photos below.  She came to understand the profound benefits of time in nature during the Covid lockdowns when she experienced bereavement, work pressures, the pain of home-schooling and some ill health. Seeking space and moments of peace, she found quiet walks in the forest brought comfort and health benefits. 

Wanting to understand more about how this was possible - and to offer others the same sense of grounding - Maria trained as a forest bathing instructor. Today, she combines personal insight with professional guidance to help people slow down, reconnect, and experience the restorative calm that nature offers.