About Mayu

Mayu Kataoka

Certified Forest Therapy Guide

Nature Photographer

Tai Chi/Qi Gong sub-instructor

Mental Health First Aider

NSW National Parks licensed eco pass operator

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Mayumi Kataoka is a Sydney based Certified Forest Therapy Guide with Japan Forest Therapy Society and INFTA (International Nature and Forest Therapy Alliance) and nature photographer.

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Over the past 10 years the path of Mayumi's  "trees & nature" photography has led her to a new career as a "Forest Therapy Guide" where she offers therapeutic & mindfulness nature walks known as Forest Bathing or Shinrin-yoku to a range of  people and community.

 

 "I really believe that nature already knew the reason as to why I have been so involved with tree photography.

During this period, nature has been talking to me through a multitude of experiences, sights, sounds, touch and the scent of the forest.  She has taught me so much and I believe she chose me for this new career,  for which I am so grateful.

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 I am excited to be able to share the wonderful journey of Shinrin-yoku with you "