Empower Your Mind. Support Your Body. Thrive.
Our health psychology program helps you manage stress, build healthier habits, and improve physical wellbeing through science-backed, personalized care. 
Whole-person healing starts here.
What is Health Psychology
Physical health is affected by the things that people do, by the way they process information, their career choice, family dynamics, life troubles, and the environment in which they live.
Health psychology focuses on how illness and health are the result of a combination of biological, psychological, and social factors. Biological determinants consist of genetic conditions and inherited personality traits. Psychological factors are anxiety levels, personality features, and lifestyle. Social determinants consist of cultural views, family relationships, and support systems.
Health psychology focuses on promoting health as well as the prevention and treatment of disease and illness through an understanding of how people react, cope, and recover from illness.
The practice of using health psychology principles significantly improves the likelihood of successfully quitting any addiction. Health psychology can help people become more physically fit, assist with decreasing chronic pain, improve the quality of life with those diagnosed with a terminal illness, prevent further complications of any serious physical ailment ,and assist in learning new ways to cope with the tensions and transitions that govern everyday life. Most medications alone will not provide the positive results necessary for people to achieve maximum health.
The world of health psychology is changing lives one day at a time and with some expert guidance and support, people can experience the healthy, vibrant life that they desire, and all it takes is unlocking the secrets of the brain, the body, the mind, and behavior.
Health psychologists see people with a wide range of issues, including cancer, sexual dysfunction, obesity, chronic pain, nutrition, smoking cessation, stress reduction, depression and anxiety. In deciding on whether you should see a health psychologist, ask yourself these three questions:
- Is there a physical illness or chronic illness that’s underlying my depression or anxiety or other issues that I’m seeking help with?
- Am I looking to treat a specific symptom (e.g. insomnia, migraines)?
- Do I want somebody who will work closely with my physician?
If you answered “yes” to any of the above questions, you might want to consider consulting a health psychologist. Call 512-347-8100 to speak with one today.
Why it Matters
At Peak Performance Institute, we believe that your mind and body are deeply connected—and both must be supported for true, lasting wellness.
Health psychology focuses on how psychological, emotional, and behavioral factors impact physical health. Whether you’re managing a chronic illness, recovering from injury, or navigating stress-related health issues, health psychology helps you understand and shift the patterns that influence your overall well-being.
Why It Matters:
Your Thoughts Affect Your Health
Research shows that stress, anxiety, and unprocessed emotions can worsen pain, disrupt sleep, impair immunity, and contribute to chronic disease. Health psychology helps you manage these factors to support healing.
Chronic Conditions Require More Than Medication
Illnesses like diabetes, heart disease, autoimmune disorders, and gastrointestinal issues are often affected by lifestyle, habits, and mindset. Health psychology offers tools to enhance treatment adherence, alleviate symptoms, and regain control.
Behavioral Change is Hard—But Possible
From smoking cessation to nutrition and movement, we help you overcome resistance and build sustainable habits that align with your goals and values.
Healing Is Holistic
We work alongside your medical providers to support whole-person care—addressing emotional resilience, mental flexibility, and the nervous system’s role in recovery.
The Outcome?
More than symptom relief—you gain insight, empowerment, and the tools to live a healthier, more intentional life.
Our Approach
At Peak Performance Institute, we take a science-backed, whole-person approach to health psychology—helping individuals understand how mental, emotional, and behavioral patterns directly impact physical health and long-term performance.
We work at the intersection of mind-body wellness, behavioral medicine, and performance psychology, empowering clients to optimize health outcomes, manage chronic conditions, and build habits that support sustainable energy, clarity, and resilience.
How We Work
Our approach combines clinical insight with coaching-style support to help you identify and shift the thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that may be affecting your health and performance. Whether you’re managing high levels of stress, navigating a chronic illness, or working toward peak physical and mental wellness, we tailor our work to your goals and your biology.
Core Elements of Our Health Psychology Model:
- Mind-Body Integration
We explore how stress, mindset, and emotional patterns influence physical symptoms, immune function, and recovery. 
Cognitive & Behavioral Insight
Identify thought patterns and behaviors that may be sabotaging your health—and learn how to change them for good.- Chronic Illness & Injury Support
From autoimmune conditions to recovery after injury or burnout, we help you emotionally adapt and stay engaged in your healing. 
Behavioral Change That Lasts
Using motivational interviewing and behavior science, we help you make sustainable shifts in sleep, nutrition, exercise, and stress regulation.
Resilience & Nervous System Regulation
Incorporating mindfulness, breathwork, and somatic tools, we teach strategies to calm the system and build emotional resilience under pressure.
Health isn’t just physical—and performance isn’t just about productivity. When your psychology aligns with your physiology, you’re more focused, energized, and capable of showing up fully in every area of your life.
At Peak Performance Institute, we help you restore that alignment.
What to Expect
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🧭 Comprehensive Intake & Assessment
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Full review of your physical health, emotional patterns, lifestyle habits, and stress profile
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Goal-oriented evaluation to personalize your care plan
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🧠 Collaborative Goal Setting
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Set clear, achievable outcomes based on your needs
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Focus on what matters most to your health and performance
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🔄 Personalized Mind-Body Interventions
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Cognitive-behavioral strategies
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Stress management and emotion regulation tools
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Somatic practices and mindfulness techniques
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Health behavior coaching (sleep, nutrition, exercise)
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Nervous system education and support
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📈 Progress Tracking & Real-Life Integration
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Monitor changes in symptoms, mindset, and behavior
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Practical tools to implement between sessions
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🤝 Ongoing Support & Empowerment
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Flexible care that evolves with your progress
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Build self-awareness, resilience, and long-term health habits
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Benefits of Health Psychology at Peak Performance Institute
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🧠 Improve mental clarity and emotional balance
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Learn to manage anxiety, stress, and overwhelm more effectively.
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🩺 Enhance your physical health
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Address the psychological factors influencing pain, fatigue, immune response, and chronic conditions.
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🔄 Build sustainable, healthy habits
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Make lasting changes in sleep, nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle with expert behavioral support.
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🌿 Reduce stress-related symptoms
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Alleviate headaches, digestive issues, insomnia, and other stress-related health concerns.
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🧘 Strengthen the mind-body connection
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Use mindfulness, breathwork, and somatic tools to regulate your nervous system and promote healing.
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🎯 Support recovery from chronic illness or injury
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Navigate the emotional impact of long-term health challenges with greater resilience and control.
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💪 Increase motivation and follow-through
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Overcome internal resistance and align your behaviors with your goals and values.
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🤝 Integrate with medical care
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Enhance treatment outcomes by working in collaboration with your healthcare providers.
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Why Choose Peak Performance Institute for Health Psychology?
- Compassionate, expert, coordinated care
- Mind/Body/Spirit approach
- Customized treatment based on individual physiology
- Integration of psychotherapy and holistic care
- Focus on sustainable, skill-based changes