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.

(EXECUTIVE) COACH & TEAM FACILITATOR PCC (ICF)

Haarlem - the Netherlands

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

SPORT PERFORMANCE COACH

Hong Kong

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

Leadership & Mindset Coach, Reiki Master

Now, a Polyvagal-informed Life & Success Coach, Hypnotherapist, TIME, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and Neuro-Linguistic Programming Practitioner!

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. As a Leadership + Mindset work this work is instrumental not only for myself to lead with but to leverage and enhance the experiences my clients can take forward and hold too. Its resources, skills, and knowledge that ripples out to heal us all. I'm so happy I stumbled upon the Course when I did to take my services and offerings to the next level!

My mission is to help you unlock the full potential of your people, while optimizing your leadership effectiveness. Mallory weaves the science of the subconscious with soul to cultivate for visionary leaders an environment to boost employee engagement, keep talent on board, and make sure burnout doesn't stand a chance.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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