Play Zone Pros

Play Zone Pros

Find Your Pro

Looking for a Coach that understands what’s really beneath optimal performance?

Featured below are Polyvagal-informed Coaches from around the world who embody the methodology of The Play Zone in their professional work through a variety of disciplines - sports, business, life, health, breath, education, movement, yoga, transformation & more.

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  • Jarryd Baine

    Personal Training, Acting Coaching, Confidence Building, Fascial Stretch Therapy

    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

    Jarryd was born and raised in Calgary AB, but moved to Vancouver to start a career in TV and Film. Aside from teaching and coaching, Jarryd’s time is spent being a "Dog Dad", acting, writing/producing his own projects, teaching acting, and personal training which led to his interest, curiosity and love of the Polyvagal Theory, and now The Play Zone.

    He now uses his Polyvagal knowledge with his clients in Personal Training, Acting, One on One Coaching, and with Fascial Stretch Therapy.

  • Fedor von Balluseck

    (EXECUTIVE) COACH & TEAM FACILITATOR PCC (ICF)

    Haarlem - the Netherlands

    Fascinated by personal development with a broad & strong business experience.

  • Ximena Beltrán G.

    PERFORMANCE COACH & BREATH COACH

    Bogota DC, Colombia

    Ximena is a Performance Coach & Functional High Altitude Breath Coach from Oxygen Advantage. A personal experience changed her life; this was 10 years ago, since then she’s devoted her life to coaching other people on how to impact their life as well. Ximena coaches tennis players and people in corporations on how to reach their best performance.

  • Zack Bodenweber

    NBC-HWC, LMSW, BCC + Transformation Coach

    New York, USA

    Zack Bodenweber is a leading coach, artist, and entrepreneur specializing in personal transformation and human flourishing. His work guides others to greater levels of ease, well-being, and performance.

  • Sean Brawley

    PERFORMANCE COACH - SPORTS AND BUSINESS

    Stamford, CT

    Sean was the primary mental performance coach for Pete Carroll and the USC football team helping the Trojans win 2 National Championships. He has also worked successfully with the New York Yankees Player Development program, Seattle Mariners and San Diego Padres.

  • Alissa Brownrigg

    Integrative Health Coach, Mental Health Coach, NBC-HWC

    Honolulu, HI USA

    I love to help clients find a sense of peace by engaging in practices that calm body and mind. I am master's educated in integrative health and am interested in drawing from different aspects of life to boost wellbeing. Food, career, movement, connection, sleep, and energy are all facets of our lives that contribute to or take away from our resilience and joy.

    This course provided me with the tools to help clients access a sense of safety in body and mind, clearing a path toward greater confidence and success.

  • Ella Carey

    COHERENCE COACH - DIP NT, PP COACH, HEART MATH

    United Kingdom

    Ella facilitates a space that helps you access & express your own truth—helping you to design & live a life that inspires you. Drawing on the gifts of Polyvagal Theory, nutritional therapy, heart coherence, Epigenetics and energy medicine—Ella guides you to your own body’s wisdom.

  • Susana Carvalho

    Professional Certified Executive Coach (PCC)

    Lisbon, Portugal

    Founder of Culture Setting, a company specialized in Leadership & Culture Development. Accredited Coach (PCC), and a Systemic Team Coach (https://www.linkedin.com/in/susana-carvalho-84a356/) I've specialized in the last decade on the role of leadership in cultural transformation and OD, having done her PhD in Economic Sociology, Labour, and Organizations, specifically in the field of Leadership and Organizational Development, in 2018.I believe that human development and economic development are interdependent, in as much as leadership development and business growth. This belief defines her approach to work.

    I'm faculty at the College of Social Sciences and Humanities at Universidade Nova de Lisboa, for the last 12 years and faculty for the Presencing Institute since 2021 on Theory U. I'm also the Leadership Circle Ambassador in Portugal, and member of the international community of the Leadership Circle Practitioners (TLC). The Leadership Circle Model unifies all the leadership theory and research for Creative Leadership Development in the world, with the mission of evolving the conscious practice of leadership.

  • Joanne Chan

    Creative Wellness Educator/Psychologist/Psy.D.

    Portland, Oregon, USA

    I'm a wellness educator, psychologist, creative, published author, and mom! I am developing online courses and hosting my first retreat this coming September 2023. My wellness education programs provide guidance on how to enhance well-being through experiential practice, including creative exercises.

  • Christine Conforti

    Performance & Wellness Coach, Breathwork & Yoga Teacher, Craniosacral Practitioner

    New Jersey, USA / Monopoli, Italy

    Christine coaches ambitious professionals to simultaneously achieve optimal creativity & productivity at work, AND optimal health & wellbeing at home through holistic goal-setting and mind-body practices. She is enamored with the intersection between science and spirituality and believes that transformation is always possible through co-regulation, breath-led movement, and healing touch.

  • Jessica Conway, RN

    SOMATIC PRACTITIONER, SAFE & SOUND PROTOCOL PROVIDER, REGISTERED NURSE

    Morro Bay, CA

    I’m a Somatic Practitioner, Registered Nurse, Safe and Sound Protocol Provider, Yoga Instructor, Meditation Guide, Writer/Poet, cold-plunge lover, who unceasingly seeks to find truth and wisdom on every path of this wild and full human life. Together we can… Slow down, sense inward, and connect to a true knowing held within your own body. My offerings have one main intention in mind…to help you BE in your body - alive, awake, aware.

  • Gianantonio Corna

    Mindfulness Life Coach - Reiki Master

    Los Angeles, CA USA

    With over 25 years of exploration and practice in Reiki, mindfulness, and the transformative studies of neuroscience, Gianantonio has discovered a pathway to profound healing and self-discovery. His BeMindful 24/7® Signature Treatment is a unique, holistic approach that integrates Reiki, mindfulness, the Play Zone, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to help clients alleviate daily stress, enhance focus, tap into their inner intuition, and build resilience to navigate life's challenges.

    The Play Zone Pro training experience profoundly impacted my coaching practice. The course's experiential format was invaluable, particularly the self-paced videos that built foundational knowledge of the Play Zone and the Polyvagal Theory. Michael's guided breathwork exercises were fundamental, teaching me how to create a container of safety through specific breathwork applicable to various autonomic states. The game-changer for my practice was the sentence, "Meet the body where it is," which shifted my approach by 360 degrees. Through Michael's excellent teaching, I learned to listen to my bodily state and meet my client's body where it is, guiding them to regulate their autonomic system effectively. I highly recommend this transformative life experience.

  • Manal Dabbagh

    SOMATIC COACH

    London, UK

    I support clients reconnect with their body, find a deeper connection with how they move and feel, become aware of their embodiment and how they show up to the world.

  • Darin Davidson, MD

    HEALTH, WELLBEING, AND SUSTAINABLE HIGH PERFORMANCE

    Kirkland, WA

    Darin is an Orthopaedic surgeon and developer of The Practices of the Healthcare Athlete, a polyvagal informed approach to promoting health, wellness, and sustainable high performance for professionals.

  • Bieke Demeulenaere

    Wellbeing & Performance coach, TRE-provider, Perfectionisme Coach

    Heverlee, Belgium

    I'm Bieke Demeulenaere, focusing on stress, tension, and perfectionism. I educate people about our natural ability to handle stress and introduce them to the workings of our autonomic nervous system. I also use NLP techniques to help those struggling with perfectionism. As a TRE provider, I offer a body-oriented approach to achieve calmness by reactivating our tremor reflex. Recently, I developed the Perfect-Ok toolbox, aiding individuals in assessing perfectionism through 10 illustrations and questions. This toolbox also helps identify and evaluate stress experiences, facilitating timely expression of inner struggles. Feel free to learn more through a Zoom session.

  • Ross Eathorne

    SPORT PERFORMANCE COACH

    Hong Kong

    My mission is to help you develop your full powers along the lines of excellence.

  • Franka van Essen

    Vocal Life Coach, Polyvagal-informed Singing Teacher

    Kampen, Netherlands

    Franka van Essen (June 22, 1976) is a professional 1-1 coach and an experienced voice teacher. As a classical mezzo-soprano and choir leader, she knows what 'high performance' means. Franka's mission is to help creative and sensitive female professionals to live up to their highest potential. Where voice, performance and life meet in a way that works for you!

  • Michael Forlenza

    PROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED COACH (PCC) TRAUMA-INFORMED PROFESSIONAL COACH (TIPC)

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania USA

    Michael Forlenza is an experienced leader, international leadership consultant, and leadership development coach having worked for over a decade with both executive and emerging leaders across a wide variety of corporate and economic sectors including academic medicine and healthcare, public health, and higher education. He is currently a Senior Faculty Member and Director of Faculty Training with Lodestar Consulting and Executive Coaching where he leads and facilitates programs in Trauma-Responsive Leadership and teaches a Trauma-Mitigation Master Class for Coaches.

  • Anna Guarino

    Functional Medicine & National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach

    Tucson, Arizona USA

    My passion is helping people optimize their health and wellbeing by leveraging their strengths, the power of play, and befriending their biology. I act as an ally to create conscious ways of living which support wellness through the ways you handle stress, sleep, move, eat and connect.

    PVT and The Play Zone have helped me and my clients to understand how our bodies (and experiences) make sense and are working for our benefit, especially once we understand the language of our nervous system. Through this framework we achieve more effective, efficient, and enjoyable ways of living which align with our intentions, values, and goals.

  • Stephanie Gugel

    RADIANCE COACH, NBCHWC, RYT

    Las Vegas, NV USA

    Stephanie is a Trauma Informed, Board Certified Health and Wellness coach. She is a certfied NeuroFit trainer, a Play Zone Pro certified coach, and a certified yoga instructor and a digital nomad. Stephanie uses a holistic approach to support her clients in shifting towards a thriving state of life. She is passionate in supporting others in aligning with their true inner radiance.

  • Rana Guzman, RN

    HEALTH & WELLNESS COACH / REGISTERED NURSE

    Rocklin, CA/USA

    BalancedU’s mission is to teach as many people the skills needed to balance their life and create the life you want with intention. The skills you will learn with BalancedU, will enable you to mold the life you desire intentionally. The skills learned during my own journey to wellness are very powerful and can improve every aspect of your life. Your stressors are our opportunity to improve and create your BalancedU life.

    The Play Zone Professional course taught me how to utilize the life changing skills I learned on my own journey to wellness, to help teach others to mold their lives in their own journey to wellness.

  • Audrey Hazekamp

    Transformational and Performance Coach/Master Game Changer/M.A. Exercise Physiology, Cert. Master Coach

    Santa Barbara, California USA

    I call myself a Game Changer, and others have called me a professional pattern disruptor, among other cool things. If you're facing a major turning point, life cross-roads or what looks like a critical choice point, I'm your gal....supporting your most alive choices while keeping it real, clear and kind.

    I love adding tools and new knowledge to my toolbox of body-centered coaching! Practicing the art and science of Polyvagal theory and using the material presented in the PLAY ZONE PRO course has enhanced my coaching practice and human practice. They have provided me another gateway to being with people as they are. With the information and understandings facilitated with PZP, I am even better at presencing with clients in their right now experiences, assisting them in navigating their way through challenges, and clarifying new possibilities, potentials and actions in order to enjoy a fulfilling and thriving life.

  • Mariya Hoffman, MA

    Certified Focusing Trainer, Certified Educational Therapist/Professional

    San Jose, California, USA

    Mariya is a certified trainer in a somatic mindfulness approach called Focusing. She applies her background in psychology, polyvagal theory, and somatic practices to help people act on their intentions during times of uncertainty and stress.

    Play Zone Pro offered actionable ideas that I was able to implement right away into my life as a professional and a parent. Its emphasis on cues of safety during performance has changed how I view motivation. The program has shifted how I motivate myself, my clients, and even family members. Michael's framework brought a new dimension to my previous understanding of Polyvagal Theory, somatic mindfulness, and human achievement. I have much gratitude for his work!

  • Katrin Koschalka

    Yoga, Innerdance, Hypnosis & Supported Journeys to well-being

    Koh Phangan / Surat Thani / Thailand

    Kate's deep quest is to bring happiness and healing into this world, providing support on journeys to coming closer to your being. Tools in her color box are yoga, innerdance, reiki, hypnosis, somatic practices, music and sound ceremonies and so much more.

    Her approach to healing and spirituality is intuitive, somatic and wholesome since Kate's journey has been very colorful and brought her all around the world. Starting of as dancer and choreographer, later working as photographer and videographer she was dedicated to bringing joy to people and portraying the beauty she perceives in others and the world before stepping into her power as facilitator for deep healing journeys.

  • Beth Kurland, Ph.D.

    MIND-BODY LIFE COACH

    Massachusetts, USA

    As a clinical psychologist for over 30 years, a mindfulness practitioner and an author of books on well-being, Beth turned to coaching to offer busy, stressed professionals practical mind-body tools to reduce stress, cultivate deep well-being, and uncover the version of themselves that life is waking them up to. She is passionate about helping people understand their nervous system and learn to access their inner toolkit to discover that they don't need to fix or change themselves to awaken the power of inner transformation.

  • Emma Levy

    MOVEMENT ANALYST AND COACH, BREATHWORK AND SWIM COACH

    Edinburgh, Scotland

    Emma supports clients to find more efficient and comfortable posture and movement patterns, to enable them to engage in, and meet challenges in, their chosen activities with confidence, whether for day to day life, sports, or other activities.

  • Dr. Martina Melzer

    Mind-Body Coach

    Munich, Germany

    Dr Martina Melzer is a polyvagal informed mind-body coach and a pharmacist. Her focus is on mind-body syndromes like ME/CFS, Long Covid, IBS, POTS and fibromyalgia.

    Michael’s course played a fundamental role on my own recovery journey and now in my work as a coach!

  • Mallory Meyer

    Trauma Sensitive, Leadership & Neurocoach + Reiki Master

    Today, I partner with senior leaders and teams to foster peak well-being and a 1% culture that unlocks increased productivity and revenue while retaining teams for twice as long. I integrate science-backed modalities such as Reiki, hypnotherapy, and emotional freedom technique, among others, with an understanding of how our nervous system reacts to stress to revolutionize leadership and team dynamics.

    The wealth of knowledge I've gained has been beyond my expectations taking this Course and have been so grateful for the support with the group even following my cohort.

  • Neil Moggan

    FOUNDER OF FUTURE ACTION

    Norwich, England

    Neil provide busy teachers with the skills they need to help transform the life chances of their young people and themselves. Neil prides themselves on making colleagues feel psychologically safe, supported and able to contribute.

  • Susan Moini, MSW, LICSW, CSTP

    Kirkland, WA United States of America

    Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Somatic Transformation Practitioner, Parent Coach, Specializes in Treatment of Trauma, Perinatal Mood Disorders, High Conflict Divorce and Recovery from High Conflict Abuse.

    Susan Moini, MSW, LICSW, CSTP is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Somatic Transformation Practitioner and Facilitator with over 30 years of experience supporting adults facing various challenges from depression and anxiety to trauma and relationships. Susan is committed to helping clients recover from emotional trauma; her specialties include parent coaching, treatment of perinatal mood disorders, navigating high conflict divorce and recovery from high conflict abuse. Susan equips clients with resilience and self-mastery for wholehearted engagement with life. At the core of Susan’s success lies a genuine commitment to her clients’ well-being.

  • Natalie Nicodema B.S., R.N., H.H.C., NBHWC

    Wellington, Florida United States

    Natalie Nicodema is a Wellington, Florida - based Registered Nurse, and National Board- Certified Health and Wellness coach. In 2007 Natalie founded Nutritional Self Healing, a private health coaching business that serves people all over the country. Natalie helps her clients achieve their health goals through nutritional strategies, lifestyle and integrative health practices. Health coaches are experts in human lifestyle behaviors and overall health and wellness.

  • Dr. Cynthia Paciulli

    MD, FACS, FASMBS, FPD Metabolic Bariatric Surgery

    Dover, NH

    Dr. P uses a Polyvagal Informed approach to support and manage her GI and Bariatric Surgery patients. Her mission is to combine diverse fields of Psychology/Neuroscience, Energy, and Biology to help her patients create complete health of body/mind/spirit. She speaks publicly about Weight Bias and the myths behind prevalent cultural misperceptions.

  • Giedre Plukiene

    Emotional Intelligence Trainer, Gestalt Therapy Practitioner

    Vilnius, Lithuania

    Working in the area of consumer behaviour research and emotional intelligence training I enjoy exploring human minds and hearts. I like to create space for AHA moments where clients can open up to their waiting potential and overall better life.

  • Esther Raphael

    Executive Coach PCC, PGCert, Polyvagal-Informed

    London, UK

    I am an experienced ICF accredited coach dedicated to coaching executives who share the aspiration of cultivating strong, thriving relationships within their teams. My mission is to equip them with the skills to foster trust, champion accountability, and infuse enjoyment into their leadership approach.

  • Coach Holly Read

    Mental Performance Coach for High Level Entrepreneurs and Athletes

    Carmel, IN USA

    Coach Holly is committed to helping you break down barriers that are holding you back.

    As a business coach and accomplished athlete, she knows that the battle is usually won or lost in your mind. Whether it be self-sabotage, imposter syndrome, or not having the right systems in place to succeed, Coach Holly helps go-getters take action to get 1% better everyday. She engages her clients in practical action plans paired with mental performance modalities to help both entrepreneurs and athletes reach their potential.

  • Stephen Roberts

    Counsellor, Brainspotting Consultant - Sports Performance

    Red Deer, Alberta, Canada

    Stephen is a Certified Brainspotting Therapist and Consultant with Brainspotting International. Stephen was a competitive college player and coach (soccer) and loves working with athletes to become the best they can be in their sport and in life. He is passionate about the brain and body, specifically the nervous system and their impact on our lives. Stephen has worked with athletes of all ages and levels, including college, university, amateur, professional, and Olympians. His kind demeanor, calm personality, and supportive approach allow clients to feel open, vulnerable, and accepted while they work on becoming the best athlete and human being they can be.

  • Giulia Sabbadini

    Certified Visual Coach, OA® Functional Breathing Instructor

    Italy

    Entrepreneur and certified trainer, specializing in visual language and storytelling, scribing, graphic recording, video and motion design editing. As a Certified Visual Coach, I love to be a facilitator for entrepreneurs, helping them to combine performance and well-being.

    The Play Zone Pro Coach Certificate Course has been a great experience for me! It helped to deepen my knowledge of Polyvagal Theory, & it has led to a real change in my habits and provided many hints, strategies, and resources for my professional activity!

  • Karolin Schneider

    Neuro Coach, specialized in autonomic stress responses

    Zurich, Switzerland

    As a former professional volleyball athlete, I was always keen about health. And how I optimise myself to perform better. Through my personal story, I realised that life is not about squeezing myself like a lemon to reach my goals. I found Polyvagal Theory a couple of years ago in my own healing journey. I got so inspired by this theory that I started to implement into my work as a Coach for stressed people. Being a mum, I am offering Neuro-Coaching, where I work with parents specifically on their autonomic nervous systems. My intention is that I want parents to become again connected and curious with their children, their own journey and their life.

  • Mathilde Shisko

    VOICE, ACTING AND PUBLIC SPEAKING COACH - BFA

    Vancouver, Canada

    Mathilde is a Polyvagal - Informed Voice, Acting and TEDx Speaker coach with an international roster of clients in Politics, Health Care, Business, Education and Entertainment.

  • Lauren Stoney

    Mental Strength Training

    Brighton, UK

    In a world increasingly driven by exhaustion and illness in the face of increasing pressures and the fast pace of life, Lauren truly believes in a world where passionate individuals can pursue their dreams, free from burnout and stress-triggered chronic illness. And that’s why it’s her mission to help driven individuals move from exhaustion, struggle and illness to health, empowerment and success.

  • Hind Taychouri

    SOMATIC AND EMBODIMENT COACH + YOGA TEACHER

    Qatar

    Hind’s approach is grounded in the principles of Polyvagal theory, which recognizes the importance of safety, connection, and regulation in achieving well-being. Hind helps you understand your own nervous system and develop a greater awareness of your physical and emotional responses to stress and challenge.

  • Kathy Tufto

    Integrative Health Coach (IIN Certified)

    Sherwood, Oregon USA

    I have a passion for helping people live happier, healthier lives! After spending 20+ years in the embedded software industry, I decided to shift to the health and wellness industry where I can combine my passion for helping others with the skills I gained working in embedded software. I used an integrative approach to completely heal from Lyme, Mold triggered CIRS, food intolerances and other health issues. I can go into a moldy building and not react, which is a pretty big deal after having CIRS. Let me help you heal!

  • Carolina Tuma

    NBHWC CERTIFIED HEALTH COACH, PhD

    Sao Paulo/Brazil

    Brazilian, mother, PhD, NBHWC certified health coach with specializations in Integrative Health. Carolina works to spread humanization concepts and tools to health professionals and is committed to empowering people to transform their health. Formerly a cancer drug-development leader and university professor, she is engaged in scientific research, education, coaching and consulting for health promotion, in Brazil and abroad.

  • Michael Watts

    HUMAN PERFORMANCE EXPERT (MSc, PBC, CSCS, OA MASTER INSTRUCTOR, NASM CES/PES/CPT)

    Portland, Oregon, USA

    Michael Watts is an expert human performance and exercise scientist with over 20 years of experience. Holding undergraduate and Masters degrees in Sport Performance & Nutrition and Exercise Science, he served as a Director of Performance for top English Premier League clubs, including Norwich City, Sheffield United, and Aston Villa, as well as the National Teams of China and The England Women's National Team.

    As a world-leading breathwork expert for athletes and high-level performance individuals, Michael built scientifically process-driven performance centers in North America and EMEA for Under Armour. Spearheading a team of experts, he conducted research on top athletes, adopting a holistic approach to their training, competition, and recovery. Michael's educational background, industry contributions, and holistic approach have solidified his position as a leading authority in the field of human performance and exercise science.

  • Astrid Weis

    Performance Coach

    Luxembourg, G.-D. of Luxembourg

    Through Polyvagal theory based approaches Astrid coaches to access potentials by aligning a person’s being with its neurophysiology so to reach their optimal performance.

    Motorsport being her passion she combines individual coaching with optional driving experiences, in a safe environment with coaching to further experience and train the techniques, routines and awareness in a high-intensity environment. To change from passenger to pilot. And let the horses run, serenely !

    DipHe Mechanical Engineering, BSc Physics with Astrophysics, Play Zone PRO PV-Informed Certificated Coach

  • Amber Workman

    NBW-HWC, FMCHC

    Vancouver, WA USA

    My journey to becoming a board certified and functional medicine certified health coach began 6 years ago when I was diagnosed with a chronic autoimmune disease. I felt so overwhelmed and lost as I was doing "all the right things" and nothing seemed to help. It wasn't until I discovered functional medicine that my thoughts, actions, and behaviors began to change in a way that supported ALL of me. As a health coach, I’m passionate about helping others on their own health journeys.

  • Shyann Vosper, BA, MEd, RCC

    Registered Clinical Counsellor/Mental Health Therapist

    Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada

    As a registered clinical counsellor, a high school basketball coach and a former varsity athlete I work with clients navigating the demands of work, life, school, and sport. Working with student-athletes at the high school and university-level has been a life-long passion. I bring a polyvagal informed approach into my work with student-athletes, coaches and the sports teams I connect with; helping them understand and regulate their physiological responses to stress and enhance their overall well-being both on and off the court, field, or water.

  • Courtney Van Marter

    Functional Medicine Health Coaching, NBHWC Certified, Somatic Experiencing

    Denver, Colorado USA

    NBHWC Certified Functional Medicine Health Coach with a patient-centered focus. My expertise extends to Nervous System Regulation and Somatic Experiencing for comprehensive well-being. As a Firefighter-Lieutenant/Paramedic, I draw on my frontline experiences to educate and promote resiliency among fellow first responders. With a commitment to holistic health, my coaching integrates functional medicine principles, empowering individuals to optimize their physical and mental health. Through my dual roles as a health coach and fire responder educator, I strive to make a lasting impact on well-being in both clinical and emergency settings.

  • Gilad

    Rehabilitation Coach

    Toronto, Canada

    Take the first steps in creating a positive recovery experience with movement, breathwork, and somatic care. Learning to self regulate the nervous system can relieve pain, stress anxiety during and beyond the recovery journey, giving you more room for a Good Mood.

    Michael is a true embodiment of Polyvagal Theory. He is intentional in creating a shared sense of safety between anyone in his presence! Michael shares: clear frameworks, actionable implementation strategies, and most importantly, a curiosity for moment to moment physiological reflections. I felt very aligned with Michael's casual, yet thorough nature and would recommend any coach to take this course :D

  • Lisa Hartzer

    Health & Wellness Coach, NBC-HWC

    Washington, USA

    As a dedicated Health & Wellness Coach, I specialize in helping people achieve holistic well-being through personalized coaching and mindfulness practices. I create a safe and supportive environment that fosters resilience and helps to reduce stress. Let’s work together to build a balanaced, healthy and fulfilling life.

  • Jess Battista

    National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBHWC)

    Denver, Colorado USA

    I am a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach from Denver, CO, dedicated to helping individuals achieve their optimal well-being. With a holistic approach, I guide clients through personalized strategies that promote physical, mental, and emotional health, empowering them to lead balanced and fulfilling lives.

  • Fred Amador

    Career and Executive Coach

    Phoenix, Arizona USA

    Fred has been a coach, faculty member and mentor in higher education for over 24 years. He has extensive experience in coaching mid level managers, directors and administrators working in Fortune 500 companies, higher education, human resources and non profit settings. Fred is passionate about helping his clients live into the possibilities they see for their life.

  • Annalisa Gorelli Efendy

    Yoga and Qigong Teacher, Presence Coach

    Bali - Indonesia, Siena - Italy

    I am originally from a small town in Tuscany - Italy. I started to practise Ashtanga yoga at a very young age, and the teaching that I have received back then, stayed with me until nowadays. At 21 years old, I signed up for a job overseas and from there my travelling adventure began. Water has always been an important aspect of my life and for many years I have lived on liveaboards in very remote areas. I have been working and guiding people underwater in some of the most amazing places on Earth, discovering the importance of being alone, of the silence, of letting go and jumping in the unknown. Every new discovery was bringing me deeper and deeper inward.

    Over the years, I completed the following studies and diplomas: I am a Watsu practitioner and a certified swimming teacher for neonatal and postnatal. I have obtained the certification of VTCT Level 3 **Diploma in Complementary Therapies. I am a certified Medical Qigong trainer and practitioner. I have a Diploma in Organic Skin Care Formulation through Formula Botanica - UK.

    I am also a 200 hours Certified Hatha Yoga teacher and 50 hours Certified Yin Yoga Teacher. I am a certified “Presence” Coach *and I am currently studying to obtain a Master Degree in Psychology. These studies and qualifications have given me the opportunity to do immense work on my own and to confidently be ready to share my knowledge with others. The time has arrived to open the doors to everyone who feels ready to make the first step toward a more balanced way to live their life.

  • Abirami M

    High Performance Mindset Coach

    Chennai/Tamilnadu/India

    I am a neuropsychologist, specialized in Mind, Body, Medicine. I have been training Shooting Sport Athletes, which includes, Rifle Shooting, Pistol Shooting, Trap and Skeet Shooting for the past decade and have developed Olympians and World Champions by working and helping my students to achieve high-performance mindset and deliver their process for desired results. I have also been training, Table Tennis Athletes and Archery Athletes.

  • Steve Overman, MD MPH FACR

    Retired rheumatologist, Chief Medical Officer for ADoH Scientific and advocate.

    Seattle, WA

    At 74, I am committed to making the world a safer place and help it and its inhabitants heal: as a grandfather of 7; as CMO promoting universal screening of 8 affects (loneliness, fatigue, illness, anxiety, depression, irritability, stress, pain) and perceived ability to cope through Emotii, a fun, validated, image mirror that you scroll until it reflects how you feel in each domain. www.adohscientific.com; and as a WA Physicians for Social Responsibility volunteer supporting the anti-nuclear committee. https://www.postalley.org/2023/11/15/the-northwest-could-help-defuse-nuclear-war-with-china/

  • Rebbeca Wertz

    Chronic Pain, Health & Wellness Coach, NBHWC

    Colorado Springs, CO, USA

    I am a certified Chronic Pain, Health & Wellness Coach from NBHWC. I also am a Certified Therapeutic Harp Practitioner and enjoy bringing musical comfort to those in need. I have a trauma history background and have dedicated myself to life long learning and recovery from trauma, chronic pain, and chronic disease. My passion is to help relieve suffering and support those who wish to thrive under challenging backgrounds or circumstances.

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We have an expansive community of Polyvagal-informed Coaches from around the world who embody the methodology of The Play Zone in their professional work through a variety of disciplines - sports, business, voice, life, health, breath, education, movement, yoga, transformation & more.

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This on-demand training provides recorded presentations with Michael Allison & Stephen W. Porges Ph.D. exploring a unique application of Polyvagal Theory to performance psychology and deconstructs the theory into an accessible language we can understand and basic principles that translate not only to performance, but into leading a Polyvagal-informed life.


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