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.

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

Mayu is a NSW National Parks licensed eco pass operator, a Member of Blue Mountains Tourism and a Mental Health First Aider.