Joanna Ballard

I trained with Forest bathing UK for a year and the course helped me to connect deeply with trees and with nature. I also trained with Marianne Siddons Hegginworth working through each tree of the month for personal development and deeper nature connection. It is an amazing process which I feel honoured to share. I am an award winning music practitioner working in schools and well being hubs and last year I began holding music sessions outside. It was such a beautiful experience that I would like to share it with a wider audience.

I work as a social prescriber and trauma informed practitioner and have level 2 counselling training. I run music for well being sessions with Music For Good and I also work with adults using music to find peace and calm. I love walking in nature, it is always a magical experience and spending more time connecting with the forests has changed me in so many ways. I walk with deep respect for the natural world and with much gratitude and love. I look forward to being your Forest Guide.