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 states of health and mindfulness. Utilizing a blend of modern techniques like breathwork, meditation, movement, and other stress-resiliency 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, mind-body connection, 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.