Vision
Apply the intelligence and wisdom of nature to transform our health and the world.
Mission
To increase mindfulness, or awareness, by sharing open-source information and providing holistic services, products, and resources in an effort to inspire and catalyze harmony and alignment of the individual (I), communities (we), and the world (all) with nature.
This website is designed is to offer a structured space to seek and disseminate empowering conceptual truths, practical lifestyle applications, all in an effort to create a world that is in harmony with the forces of the natural world.
Through awareness and knowledge of oneself relative to the environment, we can gain a perspective that will enable us to take the necessary steps to become sovereign beings and in turn begin unleashing our unlimited potential. There are choices that each of us can make right now, to change the way we live, and make ourselves, our planet, and our future much healthier with respect to our shared values. The human body, and the environment, is truly remarkable in the way that it is able to adapt, compensate, and regenerate, as necessary, in effect to a multitude of demands from modern life; but there is vast difference between surviving and thriving. We are not going to live forever, but while we are alive we can live well. If this website helps people make more informed decisions, or serves as a compass to navigate to the right direction, it will have more than served its purpose.
Through awareness and knowledge of oneself relative to the environment, we can gain a perspective that will enable us to take the necessary steps to become sovereign beings and in turn begin unleashing our unlimited potential. There are choices that each of us can make right now, to change the way we live, and make ourselves, our planet, and our future much healthier with respect to our shared values. The human body, and the environment, is truly remarkable in the way that it is able to adapt, compensate, and regenerate, as necessary, in effect to a multitude of demands from modern life; but there is vast difference between surviving and thriving. We are not going to live forever, but while we are alive we can live well. If this website helps people make more informed decisions, or serves as a compass to navigate to the right direction, it will have more than served its purpose.
About The Creators
This website was originally created for resistance-trained athletes by Joe Pineda in partial fulfillment of the requirements for HED 446 Optimal Bone and Muscle Development at Humboldt State University. Since then, Joe has partnered with Caitlyn Tischer, and the space has evolved into an independent open-source platform with a vision to become a catalytic nexus to inspire global consciousness transformation and bring light to the microcosm and macrocosm, by sharing research, resources, and experience.
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Joe Pineda, PT, DPTJoe is an orthopedic doctor of physical therapy that specializes as a functional holistic wellness practitioner and educator in the fields of corrective and human performance, exercise kinesiology, nutritional therapy, stress management and holistic wellness. For over ten years, Joe’s unique, integrated and multidisciplinary approach to treatment and education has changed the lives of many of his clients and and patients. By viewing the body as an integrated whole system, greater than the sum of its parts, and finding the root cause of a problem, Joe has been successful where traditional approaches have consistently failed. Joe is the founder of the Mindful Wellness US LLC, based in Idaho, USA and the Integral Wellness Program. He is a prolific researcher of various books, and author of articles and blog posts. Finding many personal benefits and great interest in integrated medicine, he aims to inspire and promote health and wellness to all.
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LEarn MORe About Joe Pineda
Practitioner
Joe's path to was largely influenced by his experience serving the community as an EMT and firefighter for the Arcata Fire District. With over 3000 hours of clinical experience, Joe has extensive experience working and serving all kinds of clients and patients in a variety of clinical settings, including in-patient, sub-acute, competitive collegiate/professional high performance athletes, adolescents, mothers, those who struggle with weight loss, neurodevelopmental and geriatric populations, as well as those with chronic/acute/sports injuries, disabilities, post-operative orthopedic rehabilitative status, or other serious chronic health issues. He also practices as a Holistic Lifestyle Coach, inspiring and empowering individuals to follow nature, become well and enhance their resilience by integrating movement, nutrition, and lifestyle. Joe is dedicated to help you achieve your dreams.
With countless sessions with patients and clients completed, several success stories, and reputation of holistic health, Joe has found the best outcome by customizing each of his client's programs to fit their individual needs. Every level of service is considered when you become a client including lifestyle habits, personalized nutrition, special tests and examinations, stretching and mobility guides, intensive stability programs, routines and rituals, and much more. Whether you are young or old, your body is your vehicle driving you through life and it is in your benefit to keep it strong and resilient! Together we will strengthen your mind and body to get you into peak condition and exponentially increase your quality of life.
As a practicing orthopedic Doctor of Physical Therapy, Joe has obtained a bachelors of science in Kinesiology with an emphasis in pre-physical therapy, with a minor in exercise nutrition from Cal Poly Humboldt, and acquired a doctorate of physical therapy program at Idaho State University in 2022. Joe's autodidactic nature and fascination with many forms of integrated medicine such as functional dry needling, holistic nutritional therapy, functional medicine, herbalism, and Ayurveda, among others, has motivated him to manifest a vision of creating a multidisciplinary holistic wellness center.
Athlete
Joe has a diverse background extending beyond his 2009 Cross Country State Championship, and collegiate-level, state-qualifying pole-vaulting experience. Through his own path of resolving sport-related injuries, Joe understands the importance of integrating the body, mind, and spirit as a means to foster high performance for the long term. His motivation is to help athletes, fitness professionals, and clients discover their own potential from the inside-out.
Beginning in 2010, Joe entered the field as a kinesiologist who developed a holistic approach by merging modern medicinal technology with ancient wisdom in an effort to align with the harmony of nature. Specializing in strength and conditioning, unconventional functional training, exercise physiology, stress management, and exercise nutrition, Joe has a history various athletic backgrounds ranging from track & field, cross-country, gymnastics, mountain-biking, soccer, baseball, yoga, martial arts, slack lining, wakeboarding, snowboarding, even juggling, and more!
Educator & Presenter
Joe's insatiable curiosity for authentic education has led to the cultivation and implementation of a biomechanical therapeutic approach specializing in functional core anatomy, in an effort to decipher the complexity of the human body, restore optimal development, metabolism, improve quality of life, and achieve high performance so that life feels effortless.
Joe has produced and shared hundreds of articles aimed to inform the world about all things health related and three advanced-level home study courses designed for exercise and health industries. Joe is a strong believer in the essential role provided by practical training and has developed education programs to facilitate.
The Integral Wellness program, consists of three levels of education (Movement, Nutrition, and Lifestyle), and introduces fitness and health professionals to an integrated approach to teaching corrective exercise and high-performance conditioning and instruction at advanced levels; showing clients how to reach optimal health from the inside out; Hundreds of people in the Pacific Northwest have been trained using the principles outlined in one or more of these comprehensive and high level programs.
Updated March 18, 2023
Joe's path to was largely influenced by his experience serving the community as an EMT and firefighter for the Arcata Fire District. With over 3000 hours of clinical experience, Joe has extensive experience working and serving all kinds of clients and patients in a variety of clinical settings, including in-patient, sub-acute, competitive collegiate/professional high performance athletes, adolescents, mothers, those who struggle with weight loss, neurodevelopmental and geriatric populations, as well as those with chronic/acute/sports injuries, disabilities, post-operative orthopedic rehabilitative status, or other serious chronic health issues. He also practices as a Holistic Lifestyle Coach, inspiring and empowering individuals to follow nature, become well and enhance their resilience by integrating movement, nutrition, and lifestyle. Joe is dedicated to help you achieve your dreams.
With countless sessions with patients and clients completed, several success stories, and reputation of holistic health, Joe has found the best outcome by customizing each of his client's programs to fit their individual needs. Every level of service is considered when you become a client including lifestyle habits, personalized nutrition, special tests and examinations, stretching and mobility guides, intensive stability programs, routines and rituals, and much more. Whether you are young or old, your body is your vehicle driving you through life and it is in your benefit to keep it strong and resilient! Together we will strengthen your mind and body to get you into peak condition and exponentially increase your quality of life.
As a practicing orthopedic Doctor of Physical Therapy, Joe has obtained a bachelors of science in Kinesiology with an emphasis in pre-physical therapy, with a minor in exercise nutrition from Cal Poly Humboldt, and acquired a doctorate of physical therapy program at Idaho State University in 2022. Joe's autodidactic nature and fascination with many forms of integrated medicine such as functional dry needling, holistic nutritional therapy, functional medicine, herbalism, and Ayurveda, among others, has motivated him to manifest a vision of creating a multidisciplinary holistic wellness center.
Athlete
Joe has a diverse background extending beyond his 2009 Cross Country State Championship, and collegiate-level, state-qualifying pole-vaulting experience. Through his own path of resolving sport-related injuries, Joe understands the importance of integrating the body, mind, and spirit as a means to foster high performance for the long term. His motivation is to help athletes, fitness professionals, and clients discover their own potential from the inside-out.
Beginning in 2010, Joe entered the field as a kinesiologist who developed a holistic approach by merging modern medicinal technology with ancient wisdom in an effort to align with the harmony of nature. Specializing in strength and conditioning, unconventional functional training, exercise physiology, stress management, and exercise nutrition, Joe has a history various athletic backgrounds ranging from track & field, cross-country, gymnastics, mountain-biking, soccer, baseball, yoga, martial arts, slack lining, wakeboarding, snowboarding, even juggling, and more!
Educator & Presenter
Joe's insatiable curiosity for authentic education has led to the cultivation and implementation of a biomechanical therapeutic approach specializing in functional core anatomy, in an effort to decipher the complexity of the human body, restore optimal development, metabolism, improve quality of life, and achieve high performance so that life feels effortless.
Joe has produced and shared hundreds of articles aimed to inform the world about all things health related and three advanced-level home study courses designed for exercise and health industries. Joe is a strong believer in the essential role provided by practical training and has developed education programs to facilitate.
The Integral Wellness program, consists of three levels of education (Movement, Nutrition, and Lifestyle), and introduces fitness and health professionals to an integrated approach to teaching corrective exercise and high-performance conditioning and instruction at advanced levels; showing clients how to reach optimal health from the inside out; Hundreds of people in the Pacific Northwest have been trained using the principles outlined in one or more of these comprehensive and high level programs.
Updated March 18, 2023
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Caitlyn TischerCaitlyn is currently employed at Functional Medicine of Idaho as a wellness assistant. As an aspiring nutritional therapy practitioner, holistic chef and herbalist, Caitlyn has obtained a bachelors of arts in psychology from Humboldt State University. Caitlyn's fascination with herbalism has motivated her to research herbs in depth, complete various academic courses, studying under local herbalists in her community, create potent herbal products, and now she is beginning to offer a handful of herbal courses, both online and in person. Caitlyn is currently enrolled in Chestnut's School of Herbal Medicine. As the Conscious Creations administrator, Caitlyn is passionate about the plant path, alchemizing and sharing nutrient-dense dishes to balance and heal the world.
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Final Words
While the truths reported on this website are scientifically derived and objectively organized, they were first experienced subjectively. A lifelong sequence of various states of awareness first inspired, and then gave direction to, the process of subjective realization that has finally taken form into this website. The intention of providing this information is to assist you on your path along a lifelong process of learning, not to provide all the answers. This content is published with high integrity but we are learning each and every day. We implore you to do your own research. Afterall, what is true? What do we know? What do you know? What does anybody know? What don't we know? We as society do not know everything, therefore we must remain open-minded. Life is a complicated journey of experience and exploration - it is as much objective is it is subjective. Be prepared for new information, insight, and growth. Expect a constant expansion of consciousness. Have you own human experience. We are all different, you are unique. Please do not accept any, let alone all, of this information as truth on blind faith. Test it! Explore it! Experience it! See if it makes sense to you. If it doesn't, place it aside. We do not want people to believe this content just based off of belief. Explore the information provided here and see if it resonates with you. We can only share our perspective, we cannot force, nor do we expect, you to accept it.
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All information and resources found on Mindfulwellness.us are based on the opinions of the author and are meant to motivate readers to make their own nutrition and health decisions after consulting with their health care provider. Readers should consult their doctor or health practitioner before making any health changes, especially any changes related to a specific diagnosis or condition. No information on this site should be relied upon to determine diet, make a medical diagnosis or determine a treatment for a medical condition. The information on this website is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified health care professional and is not intended as medical advice. No information on this site should be used to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any disease or condition.
Mention of specific companies, organizations, or authorities on this website does not imply endorsement by the author, nor does it mention of specific companies, organizations, or authorities imply that they endorse this website, or its author. References provided on the website are accurate on the date of publishing.
This site may contain copyrighted material the use of which has not always been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. Such material is made available in efforts to advance understanding of environmental, political, human rights, democratic, economic, scientific, and social justice issues, etc. As an educational purpose, this is believed to constitute a ‘fair use’ of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, the material on this site is distributed without profit to those who have expressed a prior interest in receiving the included information for research and educational purposes. For more information go to: http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/17/107.shtml