ABOUT TRUE SELF HEALTH
True Self Health & Human Performance is a health and wellness organization dedicated to enriching lives in the Northwest Arkansas area and beyond through online and in-person coaching, events, and experiences.
MIND • BODY • BREATH
Specializing in human performance and health optimization, our focus lies in empowering individuals to achieve peak mental, emotional, and physical health. Utilizing a blend of modern techniques like breathwork, meditation, movement, and other stress-reducing practices, we offer a holistic approach to wellness. Our ethos is rooted in community involvement, hosting events like breathwork sessions and cold plunge experiences to foster collective well-being. We are committed to providing evidence-based practices that support the journey towards optimal health and performance.
ABOUT OUR FOUNDER
DR. JUSTIN TERNES
Dr. Justin Ternes, a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Breathwork Specialist, and Mindset & Performance Coach, is the visionary founder of True Self Health & Human Performance.
Residing in the scenic Ozark Mountains of Northwest Arkansas, Dr. Ternes is a fervent advocate for holistic health optimization. With a career spanning over 7 years in physical therapy, he has evolved his practice to include holistic health and performance coaching, focusing on meditation, breathwork, psychophysiology, and mindset techniques. Dr. Ternes is deeply passionate about guiding high-performing athletes and individuals to reach their fullest potential. An avid sports enthusiast, nature lover, and community leader, he is renowned for his workshops and sessions that infuse a variety of mind-body approaches, continually striving to lead by example and elevate the human spirit.
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
◇ Doctor of Physical Therapy - Franklin Pierce University - 2017
◇ Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology - University of Arkansas - 2013
◇ Whole Health Educator & Breathwork Facilitator - Walton Family Whole Health & Fitness - 2024 - present
◇ EVRYMAN Lead Facilitator for Men's Mental Health - 2019-2022
◇ Breath + Human Performance Mentorship - Brian Mackenzie
◇ Advanced Wim Hof Experience - Kasper van der Muelen - Iceland 2019
◇ BreathHoldWork Retreat - Erwan Le Corre - June 2021
◇ ISTDP Psychophysiology Training - Dr. Allan Abbass & BOLD Health - 2020
◇ Men's Emotional Intelligence Leadership Program - John Wineland - 2022
◇ Mindset & Performance Coach - 3+ years of experience
◇ Over 1,000 Hours Breathwork Facilitation
◇ Over 2,000 Humans Guided Into Cold Exposure
◇ Over 500 Hours of Emotional Intelligence & Men's Group Coaching
◇ Created & Facilitated “Community Conversation on Psychedelics” with 100+ in attendance over two days.
◇ Founder of the North County San Diego Men's Group & NWA Men's Group - 2022-present
LET'S CONNECT
Now that we're acquainted, we would love to learn more about you! How can we help?
Reach out to us today to learn more or to schedule a free 15-minute discovery call.