Slow down. Tune in. Remember how to experience wonder.

Join us for a trauma-informed nature walks designed to gently pull you out of your head and back into your body, with the trees, plants, and the rhythm of the group as your co-guides.

You may think, "I walk outside all the time. Why join a guided walk to do the same?"

The short answer? Because neuroscience says so.
The long answer? Because your nervous system is wired to find calm and connection in nature and community, and we'll show you practical, body-based skills to tap into that innate wisdom.

What to Expect

Each walk offers gentle practices designed to support your nervous system, sense of safety, and connection with nature:

  • Rewire for Resilience: Discover effective somatic skills to calm your system.

    • Through grounding meditation to begin and continued gentle, somatic guidance, you'll learn practices that cultivate a sense of inner calm.

  • Decode Your Nervous System: Understand how your body processes stress and peace.

    • Benefit from trauma-informed education drawn from Somatic Experiencing™ principles, gaining insights into your inner world and how to navigate it with greater ease.

  • Awaken Your Senses: Experience nature through your body, not just your thoughts.

    • We'll offer gentle, somatic guidance and invitations to notice nature’s mirrors – how seasonal rhythms and landscapes reflect back themes in your own life – pulling you into the rich experience of the present moment.

  • Connect Playfully with Earth: Rekindle your innate bond with the natural world.

    • You'll receive invitations to connect with the land, water, and one another, not just to receive, but to experience yourself within relationship with the greater web of life, rooted in reverence and reciprocity.

  • Integrate Insights: A closing circle allows space to process emotion shifts and clarify intentions, helping you carry the renewed sense of connection and calm back into your daily life.

Who Are Wonder Walks For?

Whether you're visiting Manitoulin Island or call it home, do you often find yourself in nature, but still caught in the whirlwind of your thoughts? Are you seeking a deeper, more embodied connection with yourself and the natural world?

Wonder Walks are for you if you're ready to:

  • Move beyond your mind and truly experience nature through your body.

  • Strengthen your nervous system's capacity to regulate and ease the impacts of trauma, burnout, or chronic stress..

  • Practice and integrate somatic skills in a safe, real-world setting, complementing your therapy journey.

  • Deepen your relationship with nature and your own body, fostering a profound sense of belonging.

  • Receive trauma-informed, heart-centered support within community and/or personalized, attuned private walks

These walks are not about taking from nature, but about fostering a reverent and reciprocal relationship – listening, learning, giving thanks, and tending in return.

A Unique Approach to Well-being:

Unlike traditional talk therapy, Wonder Walks focus on skill application in real-time within nature, helping you apply body-based tools to find calm and grounding. This is about learning how to feel wonder and build resilience, not about processing past trauma. You can join us for a single walk, or engage in multiple sessions to deepen the repatterning of your nervous system.

For Our Island Guests:

If you're here on vacation, escape the mental loop and truly immerse yourself in Manitoulin's magic. A Wonder Walk is your unique opportunity to reset, recharge, and take home more than just photos – but a newfound sense of calm. Join a pre-planned Wonder Walk (dates to be announced) during your stay, hire me to guide your private vacation group, or step away from your crew for a rejuvenating walk with me one-on-one.

For Our Island Community:

Whether you seek ongoing somatic walk support or a one-time experience, these walks provide a dynamic space to learn and apply somatic skills outside traditional settings. Perfect for supplementing your current therapy, or offering meaningful support as a refreshing alternative. We focus on active skill application for nervous system regulation, not trauma processing, empowering you with real-time tools for daily life. Join a pre-planned group Wonder Walk (dates to be announced), hire me for your private group, or book a series of one-on-one walks for direct, personalized, and ongoing nervous system support. This personalized approach allows us to learn your unique nervous system and work to re-pattern your system to build lasting resilience.

🌿 Upcoming Walks

Upcoming Walk Dates to Be Announced Soon!

Looking for immediate connection or a tailored experience?

Reach out today to schedule your private group or personalized one-on-one Wonder Walk.

Where we walk

Guelph: Old Growth Forest Project

When I return to Guelph, Wonder Walks are held at the Old Growth Forest Project, a special piece of land that’s been lovingly tended and restored. It’s a living example that our presence on the land can be one of care and contribution, not just consumption.

Stay Tunes for Next Guelph Walk!

Manitoulin Island Trails

Walks on Manitoulin take place on various stunning trails across the island, each offering its own beauty depending on the season with winding paths, mossy forests, and sparkling shorelines.

Stay Tuned for Next Scheduled Walk!

📍 Exact location details are shared upon registration.

Your path to wonder begins here

Wonder Walks are more than just a walk. They are a guided journey to cultivate profound nervous system regulation, sensory awareness, and a deep connection with nature – skills that will enrich your life long after our time on the island. These walks provide an accessible avenue for skill-based mental well-being support, offering therapeutic benefits without the higher investment of traditional psychotherapy sessions.

Pricing & Options:

  • Group Wonder Walk (Approx. 2 hours): $50 per person

    • Bring a friend! Sign up with a buddy, and it's $45 per person each.

    • Upcoming group walk dates will be announced soon!

  • Private One-on-One Wonder Walk (Approx. 90 minutes): $125 per session

    • For deeper, personalized support, consider a package:

      • 3-Session Private Walk Package: $350 (Save $25!)

      • 5-Session Private Walk Package: $575 (Save $50!)

      • Package payments can be spread out per walk, making the investment more manageable.

Important Note on Benefits: As a Registered Psychotherapist, receipts for insurance or extended health benefits may be available upon request. Please check with your individual provider for specific coverage details.

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Ready to Walk with Wonder?

🌀 A Story from the Trail

“Ice was our teacher during our Wonder Walk last winter.
We quickly realized when we are focused on staying safe and not slipping, our senses were not as available to take in our surroundings. Just like when we have other stressors, and traumas, our attention goes to survival vs taking in the beauty.
Instead of judging ourselves, we got curious about what supports can we bring in so we don't have to orient to threat as much.
Some of us put ice treads on. They quickly realized that that support allowed them to feel safe and they could start looking around and orienting to their surroundings with their senses.
Another walker suggested we link arms! So, for a portion of the walk, 4 of us walked together, arms linked, settling into a lovely rhythm that allowed each of us to feel secure and supported.
And then, naturally we started to laugh more, take in our surroundings with our senses and find wonder around us and feel the warmth within us!
What a gift!! Truly a wonder to experience how safe connection allows us to become more present.”