We strongly believe in the collective’s ability to bring change. That, immediate actions in a small-scale setting can make impactful changes on the grander scale. We believe that it starts with us: human beings. But to bring about change we must nurture ourselves first; and doing so alongside heart-centered people is the fuel our body just might need.
We were not meant to go through life alone.
A listening ear; a space that nurtures belonging & safety; and a place where play, curiosity, mindfulness & meaningful connections take place we believe is the best antidote! We want all to feel safe, be loved, feel listened to, and have a sense of belonging and respect when setting foot in Nature.
While we might be the Guides, Nature is the Healer & she provides the medicine.
Where Togetherness & Belonging amongst Nature is at the core of what we do.
We encourage people of all ages to get outdoors and to nurture their relationship with the Land, its history, and all living things through different learning opportunities.
We invite you to come as you are wholeheartedly and connect with others, with yourself, and with Land.
Our hope is that you feel completely safe to tend to your needs.
We are here to hold space for you in a small & intimate setting.
About Us
Where Healing amongst & with Nature is at the core of what we do.
On the sacred & stolen lands of the Algonquin Anishinaabe territory. Whom we strive to honor, learn from, and listen to as we commit wholeheartedly to unlearn and decolonize our ways and work towards reparation of our past & present wrongdoings. Chi-miigwech !
Here, every living being is wholeheartedly loved, accepted & respected; including
LGBTQQIP2SAA, Black, Indigenous & People of Color.
At Your Healing Circle, we offer:
FOREST BATHING THERAPY
(Shinrin-Yoku)
A private Forest Bathing Therapy session as a form of healing treatement or for your family or group - for people of all ages. Shinrin-yoku is a scientifically-proven form of stress management, and has been used and prescribed to people for decades, in Japan. Now available in the Ottawa-Gatineau area with Your Healing Circle's certified & experienced Forest Bathing Therapy Guide.
THE HATCHING EXPERIENCE
A hands-on experience for families, groups, schools, day camps or day cares in the Ottawa-Gatineau area.
We provide all the equipment necessary, a step-by-step guide, videos/presentations, zoom calls, and the fertilized eggs! With zero hassle for you, we return the chicks back to the farm once hatched.
TESTIMONIAL ~ FOREST BATHING THERAPY
"Forest Bathing is wonderful for becoming more grounded and feel less stressed.
Stef did a wonderful job of guiding our forest bath with no judgement and an open heart. I am grateful for this experience."
~Annonymous
Our mission
To provide a small scale, yet impactful, connection-based experience to the community through different learning opportunities, aimed towards wellbeing & therapeutic practices in the outdoors.
This currently includes:
Shinrin-yoku (Forest Bathing Therapy);
The Hatching Experience (Farm-to-table principles)
These, done by people with the roots, knowledge & experience in these fields.
Additionally, we have previously offered Afro-Caribbean cultural gatherings, Lunar Groundings retreats, Nature Yoga, and educational learning opportunities on how to implement environmentally sustainable behaviors - included foraging, bush crafting, small & meaningful steps on eliminating single-use plastics, green gardening, caring for smaller livestock, and more.
Come gather in Nature with us!
About me
Welcome! I'm Stef.
My pronouns are she/her/elle and I lead with the following identities:
Blogger on Substack where I share musings of an Introverted Witch.
Mama to humans & animals alike; intuitive energy healer & Reiki practitioner; meditation teacher; and certified Forest Bathing Therapy Guide.
Green Witch, wildcrafter of natural medicine; person who lives with a mental illness; and belonging & mental health advocate.
I am passionate about the power of community, connection, and holding space for every living being; I invite you to find solace as we gather together - sharing, learning & healing with Nature's help.
I have been designing & facilitating retreats, events & nature-rooted outdoor learning workshops and conferences since 2018, for people of all ages. This, on my own farm & in collaboration with other local farms in the Ottawa-Gatineau & surrounding areas region.
I have facilitated workshops & experiences for children, teens, teachers & educators in the Ottawa & Eastern Ottawa, Catholic & Public French & English School Boards.
Thank you for being here! I'm so glad.
