Reconnect With Nature.
Guided Sessions
Restful, reflective, and restorative.
Discover first-hand the many physical and mental health benefits that naturally arise from a guided forest therapy session.
Mike Sidoti is a passionate, experienced, and credentialed forest therapy guide who invites you to join him on the trail where he will guide you through an experiential and restorative forest therapy session.
He is an outdoor enthusiast who founded Mountainside Forest Therapy for the purpose of (re) connecting people to their (our) natural surroundings, to experience all of the benefits nature provides, and to establish a sense of appreciation and value for our non-human beings…Because we must co-exist, with reciprocity, to exist at all.
He offers guided sessions that are sequenced to lower your stress level, induce relaxation, prompt your sensory awareness, and mindfully connect you to your surroundings.
Unwind and escape the busyness of daily life. Mike’s guided sessions foster a sense of calm. He trusts that you’ll have a positive and nourishing experience.
Mike Sidoti, M.Ed., MBA | Certified Forest Therapy Guide | Board Certified Coach
Testimonials
“I had the honor of mentoring Mike as he trained to become a forest therapy guide and I am deeply impressed by his growth, dedication, and natural affinity for this work. Mike brings a unique blend of compassion, curiosity, and deep respect for nature to a forest therapy session. Anyone who walks with Mike can expect to be held in a safe and welcoming space. His warm, grounded presence will put you at ease, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the forest.”
“Mike is a wonderful guide. You immediately feel that his innately deep connection with nature is authentic, and genuine. During your forest therapy session with him you will feel safe and well-cared for.”
“I really loved my experience with Mike. He made me feel very safe and comfortable as I dropped into a meditative state. I felt so calm and peaceful afterwards. He is a true professional - highly recommend!”
“I am a lover of the outdoors and I hike frequently. On my guided walk with Mike, I was pleased at how enriching my experience was. He offered invitations that provided an opportunity for me to explore my own connectedness with nature. He provides a different perspective and a richer experience for people who are beginner and experienced nature enthusiasts.”
