Our Approach
innovative approach to mental performance
Case Study:
MLB All-Star Pitcher
Over the course of six weeks, we worked with an MLB All-Star pitcher using HRV-biofeedback and targeted recovery strategies. At the start, his heart rate variability (a marker of stress and nervous system stability) averaged just 34 ms. After six weeks, it improved to 55 ms—a 62% increase in resilience.
During the same period, his LF power (a marker of autonomic strength during biofeedback) grew from 1250 ms² to 4539 ms²—a 263% improvement. Alongside these objective gains, he reported deeper sleep, quicker recovery between outings, and greater confidence on the mound.
By pairing data-driven physiology with mental performance coaching, we helped him sustain peak performance through a long season.
A New Standard in
Mental Performance
At Thrive Wellness, we believe true performance begins in the body—not just the mind.
Unlike traditional sports and performance psychology, which focuses almost exclusively on thoughts, grit, and mindset, our method flips the script. We start from the ground up by training the autonomic nervous system, the foundation of your ability to perform under pressure.
Using real-time physiological data, including heart rate variability (HRV), breath patterns, sleep architecture, and recovery metrics, we assess how your body responds to stress, strain, and rest. Then, we build a tailored training protocol that strengthens your nervous system, optimizes recovery, and primes you for sustainable performance.
But we don’t stop there.
Long-term excellence requires more than just physiological training; it demands behavioral precision and personal alignment. That’s where Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) comes in. Our ACT-informed approach develops mental flexibility, helps you navigate setbacks, and anchors your motivation in what matters most: your core values.
Why Our
Approach Works
We combine bottom-up nervous system training with top-down behavior science, creating a resilient, adaptive athlete or high performer who doesn’t just survive under pressure, but thrives.
THRIVE WELLNESS
What Sets Us Apart
Old School Approach
Our Approach
Mental training is all in your head
Mental training starts in the body—via the nervous system
One-size-fits-all strategies
Personalized protocols based on your psycho - physiological data
“Just think positive”
Integrates nervous system regulation + cognitive training
Toughness = push through
Toughness = awareness + flexibility under pressure
Performance = grit & grind
Performance = grit + recovery + values alignment
Motivation = willpower
Motivation = values-driven action and commitment
Our Core Values
Train the Nervous System
We begin with HRV biofeedback, sleep architecture, and nervous system resiliency training to build the physiological foundation for performance.
Build Behavioral Precision
Using behavioral science (not hype), we help you shape habits that support performance in the long term.
Align With Values
ACT-informed work ensures your actions are rooted in what matters most—so you don’t just perform better, you perform with purpose.
Focus on Recovery
Without recovery, there’s no sustainability. We optimize sleep, daily routines, and timing for resilience and adaptability.
Personalization Always
No cookie-cutter plans here. Every training protocol is tailored to your unique physiology, goals, and values.
How It Works
1. Assessment
We begin by answering:
– Is your nervous system adaptive and resilient?
– Are you recovering optimally?
– What behaviors are holding you back?
– Are your habits aligned with your goals and values?
2. Psychophysiological Mapping
– HRV and nervous system assessments
– Sleep architecture and autonomic profiling
– Stress-response signature and performance baseline
– Reaction time and cognitive performance tracking
3. Individualized Training
– Precision HRV biofeedback and nervous system training
– Resonance frequency breathing routines
– ACT-informed mental training based on your stress and values profile
4. Recovery Optimization
– Strategic sleep interventions driven by your data
– Chronobiology alignment for peak timing
– Recovery-focused daily routines that build adaptability
5. Values Integration
– Clarify what drives you
– Hardwire your values into habits and decisions
– Train mental flexibility so you stay aligned—even under pressure
6. Performance Readiness
– Pre-performance routines grounded in physiology
– Game-day readiness plans for body, mind, and emotion
– Sustainable systems that support performance over time—not just in the moment