Healthy Mind, Healthy Body: Personal Training Meets Hypnotherapy

My old website carried the motto mens sana in corpore sano, a healthy mind in a healthy body. For years I’ve helped people with the mind side of that equation. In January 2026 I became an ISSA (International Sports Sciences Association) Certified Personal Trainer, so I can now support the body side more directly too.

Why combine the two?

Most people already know they “should” exercise. What gets in the way is usually mindset: low motivation, self-consciousness at the gym, past injuries or setbacks, all-or-nothing thinking, or stress that leaves no energy for movement. Hypnotherapy, NLP and coaching can help with those barriers, while training sessions give you a safe, structured way to build strength and fitness.

How personal training works with me

• Getting to know you. We start with your goals, health history and current activity level. If you have a medical condition, injury or are new to exercise, I may ask you to check with your physician before we begin.
• Simple assessments. Basic movement and fitness checks give us a starting point and a way to track progress.
• A plan built for you. Sessions combine strength, cardiovascular fitness, mobility and balance, scaled to your level.
• Technique first. We focus on moving well before moving more, to reduce injury risk and build confidence.
• Lifestyle support. General guidance on habits, sleep, hydration and recovery that supports your training.

Small groups

Training with a friend, partner or colleagues can make exercise more fun and keep you accountable. I can also run small-group sessions, including workplace wellbeing sessions, tailored to the group’s level.

What about high-intensity and plyometric training?

Jumping and explosive exercises (plyometrics) can build power, speed and athletic performance, and they’re fun. They’re also demanding on joints, so I introduce them gradually and only once you have a good base of strength and technique. For many people, steady strength work plus regular walking or cycling delivers excellent results.

The mind-body advantage

Some of the ways I bring the two together:

• Visualization and mental rehearsal before lifts or events
• Self-hypnosis to aid relaxation and recovery
• NLP anchoring for focus and confidence
• Coaching to build consistent habits

Movement guidelines suggest adults aim for about 150 minutes of moderate activity a week plus muscle-strengthening activities at least twice a week. Wherever you’re starting from, we’ll find a realistic path there.

I’m an ISSA Certified Personal Trainer, not a registered dietitian. Nutrition suggestions here are general; if you have a health condition, take medication, are pregnant, or want a specific eating plan, please check with your physician or a registered dietitian.

If you’d like to find out whether this approach is a good fit for you, I offer a free, no-pressure consultation. Get in touch here and we can talk it through.