Transform Your Life with Science-Backed Strategies for Enhanced Well-Being, Vitality, and Joy
Welcome to the hub where positive psychology meets movement science. Dive into a world where every step towards fitness is a step towards happiness. Whether you're seeking transformative personal coaching, dynamic workshops, or engaging keynote speeches, I'm here to guide you on your path to optimal well-being.
Featured In: IDEA Fitness Journal, SHAPE, NFL Today, Health Insight, Mediaplanet Canada, Muscle Training Illustrated (cover), APA Journal of Women & Therapy, Positive Psychology News, MAPP Magazine (UPENN), Dario Connect (formerly Twill Health) along with books including by Dr. Marsha Snyder, Dr. Lucy Hone, Dr. Liana Lianov, and Dr. Martin Seligman.
Discover My Offerings:
Group Leadership Training: Ignite energy and innovation in your team.
Strengths-Focused Living: Unlock and harness your true potential embracing personal, social, emotional, psychological and physical fitness.
Industry Speaking: Customized talks to inspire action towards your goals. Recently as the Penn MAPP Summit Invited Speaker for Dr. Martin Seligman’s 80th birthday celebration where I presented on “Zesty Aging.”
Personalized Master Classes: Learn strategies to elevate your joy and optimism. Find your sweet spot around meaning, purpose and enjoyment.
Positive Health & Vitality Medicine Webinars: Embrace lifestyle as your best medicine. Perfect for personal and industry needs and values clarification.
The Power of Play at Work: Revolutionize workplace well-being through play, based on the award-winning book, The Power of Play: Optimize Your Joy Potential and LinkedIn series, The Power of Play at Work. Get lots of ideas: here’s free online Power of Play FUN TRACKER
Rhythmic Resonance: Explore the Transformative Power of rhythmic fitness combined with the science of well-being. Add movement to your setting to infuse purpose, meaning, and joy in your surroundings.
CHECK OUT MY NEW BOOK!
Splashdance: what a feeling!
AQUA FITNESS MEETS POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY
This book is the culmination of over 25 years of immersive aqua fitness experience, cool moves, and research. You’ll learn about the science and symphony of aqua dynamics, illustrating how water can positively transform you, plus so much more.
…and if you crave more excitement, positivity, and closer relationships in your life, be sure to check out The Power of Play!
“I have learned it’s possible to live a life at any age filled with meaning, vitality, and appreciation.”
-Elaine O’Brien, PHD, MAPP
Glad to meet you!
Welcome! I’m Happy You’re Here.
I’m on a mission to help people live their most vital, joy-filled lives. By combining intentional movement with the science of happiness, I believe that you, and anyone, can achieve vibrant health, mental agility, and a life rich in purpose and positivity.
As a pioneer in fitness, positive psychology, and movement science, I’ve spent my career proving that at any age, you can live with energy, meaning, and appreciation. Your body can be your path to a better you.
I’m one of the first 100 people worldwide to earn a Master of Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) from the University of Pennsylvania, where Dr. Martin Seligman recognized my work for advancing how movement can enhance flourishing and well-being. I also hold a PhD in Kinesiology, specializing in Human Movement Psychology from Temple University, guiding my research and work in health, fitness, education, positive aging well, and beyond.
As the author of The Power of Play: Optimize Your Joy Potential and SplashDance: What a Feeling!, I’m passionate about showing others how an active, positive lifestyle can transform lives. Through speaking, teaching, and fitness programming, I’ve helped thousands move toward flourishing.
Let’s work together to help you achieve your most vibrant, inspired life. Ready to get started?
Wishing you joy, connection, and thriving health,
— Elaine O’Brien, PhD, MAPP
