Former lawyer, Tracey now embraces a multifaceted career as an organic farmer, yoga instructor, holistic nutritionist, lifestyle and wellness coach, and most recently, our  Shinrin Yoku Guide. Based in Victoria, BC, Canada, Tracey shares her diverse expertise and passion for wellness with her community. She also offers Shinrin-yoku wellness retreats at an intimate, forested retreat center on the tiny living jewel known as Hornby Island, BC.

For Tracey, participating in nature means feeling a sense of being a part OF the natural world rather than apart FROM it. More than merely observing the natural world, she believes in experiencing how an intimate and purposeful connection with the outer landscape can profoundly affect one’s inner landscape. This harmonizing experience fosters a sense of belonging and requires deep engagement and presence with natural spaces. Simple actions, such as leaving cell phones and cameras behind, entering the forest with deep respect, minimal speaking, walking softly and silently, breathing consciously, and opening each sense to focus on the present moment, are essential to this connection. 

Tracey is also excited to contribute as a chair member of Shinrin Yoku Association, to the Shinrin Yoku Journal. Her responsibilities will include writing reviews of books, podcasts, films, and other relevant content for submission. 

If you are in Victoria BC, Canada and wish to be guided by her, here is her email address: traceycook.shinrin-yoku@shaw.ca