I've lived in the Berkshires my whole life & have worked as a Trauma Therapist for over 10 years. In recent years, I have been focusing on the benefits that nature has on the mind, body & spirit. My dream is to help others feel the benefits nature has to offer.

Connecting to nature in the present moment, allows us the space needed to work through our challenges to heal the wounds that we may have.

I have created this Facebook page ‘ Hiking In The Berkshires With Berkshire GreenLeaf ’ Because the Berkshires is home to so many hidden gems. This page is a community as well as a space to share all of the beautiful places we have here with the people we love. On the page, I tie my love for nature and my background in therapy together to help others heal through hiking.

Benefits of Nature

Being outside increases serotonin & endorphins levels in the brain which help relax & give you pleasant feelings. This can also improve mood, increase motivation, and boost self-esteem. Being outdoors reduces the negative feelings of anger, fear & stress. Exposure to nature not only makes you feel better emotionally, but it also contributes to our physical wellbeing; reduces blood pressure, decreases heart rate, relaxes muscle tension & decreases the amount of the stress hormone cortisol that we have in the body.