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Meet Wendy
Wendy Figone is a certified Forest Therapy Guide and Trails Consultant, an expert-level Myofascial Release therapist, and a Stanford Compassion Ambassador. A passionate speaker, she is dedicated to supporting healthcare providers in their well-being journeys. Wendy specializes in nature-based retreats designed to alleviate burnout and stress, enhancing both mental and physical health. Participants experience the combination of forest therapy, self-myofascial release, and other nature-based healing modalities, along with team-building activities, learning practical skills to continue their well-being journey at home, with follow-up support for lasting impact.
Wendy partners with landowners and companies to create dedicated spaces for forest therapy, a practice proven to restore connections with self, others, and nature—ultimately fostering a deeper commitment to conservation. Inspired by her visit to Japan, where forest therapy (Shinrin Yoku) originated and is now recognized as preventive medicine, she builds forest therapy trails in the U.S. to bring this powerful healing experience to local communities. Wendy also incorporates principles of lifestyle medicine into her retreats, promoting holistic health and well-being.
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CERTIFICATIONS
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Expert Level Myofascial Therapist
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BS Exercise Nutrition from CSUH
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Certified Yoga Therapist
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Certified Forest Therapy Guide
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Stanford Compassion Ambassador
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Certified Forest Therapy Trail Consultant
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Wilderness First Aid
TRAINING & COURSES
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Stanford Compassions Training
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Esalen workshops: Somatics
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Dr. Andrew Weil lifestyle medicine skills
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Forest Bathing Conference
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Wisdom 2.0 - 11 years
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SpiritRock Meditation Center - 25 years
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Physical Therapy Assistant, Sports medicine
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Multiple trainings in breathwork, pranayama, and restorative yoga
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Member of the Alliance for Nature and Health
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SPEAKING & TEACHING ENGAGEMENTS
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San Mateo and Santa Clara County Schools Palo Alto Medical Foundation Fremont, Burlingame, Santa Cruz, and Palo Alto, CA
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Ravenswood Family Health Center East Palo Alto, CA
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Big Panda Mountain View, CA
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Oracle Redwood City, CA
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Veterans Administration Palo Alto, CA
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Stanford Research Institute Menlo Park, CA
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The Nature Talks Online Conference
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Retreat Leader
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