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VIBRANT HEALTH,
FLOURISHING LIVES.

Within you are the tools and the power to achieve your most vibrant life. With positive determination, PEP, and smile science, you can create a life full of possibility, strengths, zest: physical health, mental clarity, purpose, meaning, flow, and happiness like never before.

VIBRANT HEALTH,
FLOURISHING LIVES.

Within you is the power to achieve your most vibrant life. With positive determination, PEP, and smile science, you can create a life full of possibility, strengths, and zest. Enjoy physical health, loving relationships, mental clarity, purpose, meaning, and happiness like never before.

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Glad to meet you!

My mission is to help people live their most vital lives.

Did you know that you create a life fulfilled with more positivity, purpose, physical health, mental agility, happiness and joy? Being lit up physically can help improve our mental health and well-being. Having vibrant health optimizes our experiences at home, at work, and at play. YOU can look, feel and do your best!

Your body can even be a path to a better you beyond your body.

Your body is important to how you think, feel do, and how we behave. My work with both, individuals and groups helps lift people up to more optimal health and positivity.

My practices are strategically designed to positively impact diversity, equity, and inclusion, along with health effectiveness and safety. I help people achieve greater mental health, physical well-being and vitality. My professional practice bridges the gap between positive psychology and movement science, helping people realize psychological agility and vibrant physical well-being, especially as we age. I create strategies for individuals, students, groups, and companies, to create positive change

My life’s work is in creating and innovating flourishing relationships for individuals of all ages, and for organizations, both large and small. My mission is to help people live their best, most vital lives, and continue to age with physical vibrancy, mental health and greater joy.

You have the potential to create a life with greater positivity, purpose, physical health, mental agility, and vitality. I’m excited for the chance to connect with you, and to help you achieve your most vibrant, meaningful life.

Wishing you happiness and flourishing health —

Elaine O’Brien, PhD, MAPP

Vibrant Health,
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VIBRANT HEALTH,
FLOURISHING LIVES.

Within you is the power to achieve your most vibrant life. With positive determination, PEP, and tools from the art of smile science, you can create a life full of possibility: physical health, mental clarity, purpose, meaning, flow, and more fun.

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Glad to meet you!

My mission is to help people live their most vital lives. Did you know that you create a life full of positivity, purpose, physical health, mental agility, and joy? Being lit up physically can help improve our mental health, well-being, and optimizes our experiences at home, at work, and at play. Your body can even be a path to a better you beyond your body. You can look, feel and do your best!

I am pioneer in the fitness industry, group leadership, and dance exercise industry, and also one of the first 100 people in the world to earn a degree in positive psychology. I was graduated from the University of Pennsylvania Master of Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) in 2008, studying under Martin Seligman and top scholars in the science of happiness and well-being. In 2015, I earned my doctorate, a PhD in human movement psychology studying and teaching allied health and medical students under Professor Emeritus, Michael Sachs, Temple University.

My practices are strategically designed to positively impact diversity, equity, and inclusion, along with health effectiveness and safety. My services and programs people achieve greater mental health, physical well-being and vitality. My professional practice bridges the gap between positive psychology and movement science, in order to help people realize psychological agility and vibrant physical well-being, especially as we age, and strategies to create positive change

My life’s work is in creating and innovating positive change for individuals of all ages, and for organizations, both large and small. My mission is to help people live their best, most vital lives, and continue to age with physical, mental health and joy.

You have the potential to create a life with greater positivity, purpose, physical health, mental agility, and vitality. I’m excited for the chance to connect with you, and help you achieve your most vibrant, meaningful life.

Wishing you happiness and flourishing health —

Elaine O’Brien, PhD, MAPP

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My groundbreaking strategies integrate embodiment, motivation psychology, and physical movement with the science of happiness and lifestyle as medicine. Through my teaching, speaking, fitness programs, presentations, hosting, and writing, I’ve led thousands of people and top-level companies, and organizations — including AARP, Allstate, the U.S. Army, University of the Sciences and the University of Pennsylvania — toward better health, greater resilience, happiness and positivity. My work around the power of appreciation and group leadership training have helped people building stronger bonds, and inspired positive legacy building. My work also helps people age with vitality.

I was a member of the “Older Women’s League” at age 23, when I was an adjunct college instructor teaching “Fitness Through Dance,” and “Fitness Training” courses. My affinity toward aging, aerobics/fitness and positive determination led me to creating an award winning program, “Dancercise” for the state of New Jersey in 1991 to build community and to reduce addictive behaviors. This program has served thousands of seniors/adults and their families.

Earlier, I studied and tutored Psychology in a graduate program at Montclair State University. As an early dance-exercise instructor, I taught Aerobics ‘n Rhythm classes and then led their instructor training. I founded Shore Fitness Inc., teaching, training and then produced and choreographed the first halftime show fundraiser with over 300 dancers for the National Football League. This benefit, “A Giant IDEA for Better Breathing,” raised over $50,000.00 for the American Lung Association Patient Services Program. Further my innovation was adopted nationwide and raised over six million dollars.

My values in promoting safety standards and effectiveness in fitness training led me to work with the Educational Testing Services to create the first fitness industry guidelines for the American Council on Exercise, formerly the IDEA Foundation.

For ten years, I served as a director, consultant, trainer, official, and U.S Head Judge, for the Reebok U.S. National Aerobics Championships (NAC). I had the honor of working with athletes, coaches, judges and officials throughout the U.S. and in Costa Rica, Korea, Sweden, Mexico, and in preparation for the World Aerobics Championship. I also served as a liaison, noted for extending diplomatic ties, between the U.S.-Soviet Union NAC Teams.

Along with speaking, writing, and presenting, I am a Health Coach, and Gold Certified in Lifestyle and Weight Management, supporting people, and organizations toward positive behavioral changes. I’ve had the honor of leading thousands of people toward positivity, health and fitness. Over the past 30 years, I’ve facilitated leadership trainings, produced live and virtual educational and training events, taught team building, led stress and energy management, designed award-winning fitness programs, and led dance-exercise to people at senior centers, college campuses, in the boardroom, at conferences, and again, at Giant’s Stadium. In my work, since my MAPP degree, I have worked with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation on the first white paper in Positive Health, and have presented workshops, including for the Penn MAPP Alumni’s Strategies to Thrive, Body Full of Joy, and as a coach, consultant and speaker.

I have taught, written about, and presented about how the science of happiness, movement psychology, and lifestyle as medicine can help improve:

How you age.
Your physical health.
Your mental clarity and well-being.
Relationship matters.
Our ability to adapt, and the potential to change for good.
Resilience to non-communicable diseases (heart disease, cancer, depression, diabetes, pulmonary lung and the effects of loneliness), reducing health care and human costs.
Regulate your emotional balance.
Your immune system.
Your resilience and empower your responses to stress.
Your physical fitness to help you look, feel and do GREAT!

I have attended, and presented at international positive psychology and fitness conferences throughout the U.S. and around the world. I am a member of the International Positive Psychology Health and Wellness Leader Team, and was recently appointed to the Global Positive Health Institute advisory council. My work has been featured in MAPP Magazine, the American Psychological Association Journal of Women and Therapy, Positive Psychology News, and SHAPE magazine.

My innovative research is considered groundbreaking in that it demonstrates how physical exercise, and lifestyle as medicine, can be a powerful tool for combating depression, anxiety, and loneliness. My work explores positivity in mind-body and body-mind connections, science-backed strategies for optimal mental health, physical vibrancy, longevity, positive aging, health span, and optimal experiences.

Do you want to move toward flourishing? I can help you:

Learn how positive movement habits can shape up your life every day.
Invest in quick “beneficial and necessary” Energy Breaks ANYWHERE.
Apply skills, like positivity, to ease your mind, and elevate your mood.
Go beyond resilience. Create a positive legacy of inspired well-being.

· Get stronger

· Be more fit and resilient

· Feel happier

· Experience greater vibrancy

· Be empowered, especially to change

Would you like to have a happier healthier life and more vibrant well-being? If you’d like to want to experience vibrant aging, and a happier, healthier, let me help you.

Let’s connect!

Elaine

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You have the ability to create a life full of physical health, mental clarity, purpose, and meaning. I am here to help you have a happier, healthier work and home life. Might you enjoy more vibrant well-being, and the chance to optimize your strengths? You can achieve your most vibrant, meaningful life at any age, shape, size.

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“Dr. Elaine O’Brien is one of the most informed, cutting-edge academics on the intersection of the science of happiness and the science of movement. She is one of the first people in the world to get a Masters degree in Applied Positive Psychology, and a PhD in exercise science, which sets her apart from others, as does her decades of pioneering work in the power of movement in well-being.”

— CAROLINE ADAMS MILLER, MAPP SPEAKER, AUTHOR, EDUCATOR, COACH

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Glad to meet you!

Did you know that you can create a life full of positivity, purpose, physical health, mental agility, and joy? Being lit up physically can can help our mental health and well-being, and optimizes our experiences. My mission is to help people live their most vital lives.

As a pioneer in the fitness and group dance exercise industry and a recognized expert in positive psychology, and human movement psychology, I’ve devoted my life to creating and innovating positive change for individuals of all ages, and for organizations, both large and small. My groundbreaking methods integrate physical movement with the science of happiness. Through my teaching, speaking, fitness programs, presentations, hosting, and writing, I’ve led thousands of people and top level companies, and organizations — including AARP, Allstate, the U.S. Army and the University of Pennsylvania — toward better health, resilience, happiness and positivity.

I’m excited for the chance to connect with you, and help you achieve your most vibrant, meaningful life.

Wishing you happiness and flourishing health —

Elaine O’Brien, PhD, MAPP

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Glad to meet you!

My mission is to help you live your most vital life filled with physical health and mental clarity. My services and practices are strategically designed to positively impact diversity, equity, and inclusion, with health effectiveness, fitness, and safety in mind. As an early pioneer in the aerobics and fitness industry, I applied the tenets of positive psychology and appreciative leadership to help individuals and groups thrive in body, mind and spirit. I was a member of the “Older Womens’s League” at age 23, when I was an adjunct college instructor teaching “Fitness Through Dance,” and “Fitness Training” courses. My affinity toward aging, aerobics/fitness and positive determination led me to creating an award winning program, “Dancercise” for the state of New Jersey in 1991, serving thousands of senior women and their families.

In 2008, I earned my Master of Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) from the University of Pennsylvania studying with Martin Seligman and some of the top leaders in the science of happiness. During that time, I attended, and presented at international positive psychology and fitness conferences around the world, and am a member of the International Positive Psychology Health and Well-Being Leader Team, and on the advisory council for the Global Positive Health Institute.

Though the help of serendipity, and my MAPP teaching assistant, Dr. Gloria Park, I met Professor Emeritus, Michael Sachs, Temple University Kinesiology in 2010, when I was presenting at the Association for Applied Sport Psychology. Dr. Sachs offered me the chance to teach and study in Temple’s doctoral program for a Psychology of Human Movement Ph.D. in Kinesiology. I taught allied health and medical students combining my training in positive psychology and fitness to rave reviews. There is magic in combining music, movement, rhythms, and people.

group fitness leadership, dance exercise, lifestyle as medicine, positively aging well, and PERMA, well-being Martin Seligman’s theory of flourishing, it’s humbling to be considered a recognized expert in positive psychology, positive group leadership, and human movement psychology. I’ve aimed to embody and devote my life to creating and innovating positive change, and have the honor of working with individuals of all ages, and organizations, both large and small.

My groundbreaking methods integrate physical movement, motivation through embodied awareness, and lifestyle as medicine, with the science of happiness and vibrancy. Though my teaching, speaking, fitness programs, presentations, hosting, writing, and in academia including University of Pennsylvania, Temple University, and University of the Sciences, I’ve led thousands of people and top level companies, and organizations, including at AARP, Allstate, the U.S. Army, and the toward better health, resilience, happiness, positivity, and more meaningful action.

Did you know that you can create a life full of positivity, purpose, physical health, mental agility, and joy? Being lit up physically can can help our mental health, well-being, and optimizes our experiences. Your hopes and dreams matter. MY MISSION IS TO HELP PEOPLE LIVE THEIR MOST VITAL LIVES. I’m here for you, and wishing you happiness, and flourishing health

Let’s connect.

Elaine

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The science of happiness, movement psychology, and lifestyle as medicine can improve:

How you age.
Your physical health.
Your mental clarity and well-being.
Relationship matters.
Our ability to adapt, and the potential to change for good.
Resilience to non-communicable diseases (heart disease, cancer, depression, diabetes, pulmonary lung and the effects of loneliness), reducing health care and human costs.
Regulate your emotional balance.
Your immune system.
Your resilience and empower your responses to stress.
Your physical fitness to help you look, feel and do GREAT!

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Educational: Adult learning and older adult positive engagement programs. Elaine designs and co-creates Exercise and Lifestyle Prescriptions to individuals, groups, families / friends to treat malaise, and the blahs.

Finding Flow: Flow is Optimal experiences or being in the zone. where time sometimes stands still, feels great, and the good feeling lasts boosting good feelings. Learn to hone your Flow Potential through movement, musics, and community.

Physical Activity: Specializing in leading people to find more Flow: Optimal experiences, and Positive Emotion, great for health and well-being, beauty and awe. Positive Exercise Practices: Moving as humans to feel good (hedonics) and does good for others and/or the environment (eudaimonic)

Psychological: Presentations around theory, research and practical applications specializing in Positive Psychology, Qualitative Research, Group Dynamics and Leadership, Health, Recreation and Fitness Training, Positive Aging, Vibrancy.

Medical: Consultation, Advocacy, Training Allied Health and Medical Professionals. My life’s work is in helping others (patients, physicians, nurses, allied health pros) to reduce the risk of NCDs: non communicable diseases of the heart, lungs, diabetes, depression / loneliness, cancers, while empowering ourselves. My passion is in Preventative Care and Positive Lifestyle as Medicine, Prescriptions.

Family, Community, Good Company: Building Positive Relationships welcoming people to join in, experience awe in communitas, when we come together in rhythm and are bigger than we are as individual.

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“I’ve known Elaine for years. She is the brightest of lights, has the biggest of hearts, and makes the world-and my life, better!”

– Dr. Angela Duckworth, CEO of Character Lab, Professor, MacArthur “Genius Award” Fellow

“Elaine O’Brien has been a pioneer in integrating the worlds of physical movement and positive psychology. She is a wise teacher who brings out the best in each person, helping us reconnect with our vitality and joy in life. What makes Elaine most special for me, is her kindness and huge heart, which are evident from the first time you meet her.”

– Margarita Tarragona, PhD.
President, Mexico Positive Psychology Association

“Elaine is the angel who helped me to understand how important and necessary exercise can be. She took a special interest in my health and showed me how to exercise safely in the pool when I was over 250 pounds. Once I achieved a safe weight, I started to take her dance classes. She has a gift of giving love and showing us how to love ourselves by providing our bodies with exercise that is fun. She saved my life and I will always be eternally grateful.”

– C.

“Dr. Elaine O’Brien is a force of nature and a visionary in the fields of Positive Psychology, movement and health across the lifespan. I have had the pleasure of co-presenting with her at several International Positive Psychology Conferences as she shares the impact and results of her unique program initiatives with audiences. In addition, Elaine is one of the thought-leaders featured in the Soaringwords SOARING into Strength Positive Health Initiative which is being shared with Health & Human Service agencies throughout North America. If you are looking to jump-start the vitality of your organization let Elaine O' Brien lead the charge.”

– Lisa Honig Buksbaum, CEO & Founder, Soaringwords

“Elaine radiates joy and lifts everyone up around her. You can not buy nor manufacture her potent combination of brains and heart. I have partnered with Elaine on several initiatives. In addition to being an internationally-recognized pioneer in the field of exercise medicine and wellbeing, she shares her tremendous knowledge with grace and generosity.”

– Jenny Brennan, MAPP, Founder, Ardent Wellbeing, LLC

“I was in a deep ocean; I could not find my direction, but Elaine and my classmates helped pull me out of the ocean... and I am not lost anymore. I feel everyday is so wonderful because of Elaine and Positive Psychology. Thank you for transforming me into a better human being.”

– Rachel, International Student, Introduction to Positive Psychology with Dr. Angela Duckworth

“A friend of mine encouraged me to join Elaine’s positive movement fitness class. I hesitated at first but after dancing and exercising, I felt so much more aligned. It was so joyful. Elaine gives wonderful positive feedback and encouragement. She really cares about each one of us and so we, by her example, try to do the same.”

– Adele Byrnes

“Elaine’s contribution to the Positive Psychology community has been extraordinary. Speaking as the president of our alumni association at Penn, not only did her leadership as editor of the MAPP Magazine transform the publication by helping to shine a spotlight on what her fellow alumni were doing around the world to increase the tonnage of positivity; but her evidence-based insistence that positive psychology include interventions that change our bodies and not just our minds, has rippled across our alumni and now around the world with her work on Body Full of Joy. I’m so grateful for all that Elaine has done for our community”

– Andrew Soren President, MAPP Alumni Association, University of Pennsylvania

“Even more compelling than the movement is the environment Elaine O’Brien creates in her classes. Her positive energy seems to grow out of a mix of her genuine concern for her students, and and her serious professional curiosity about the effects of exercise on the whole person throughout her (or his) lifetime...I appreciate the community that Elaine has created and like other artists, I find her original and stimulating to know.”

– Dr. Pat Hutchinson, PhD, Fulbright Scholar

“Elaine is an amazing university teacher who always makes the day better and happy, no matter what. I learned so much about myself in her Kinesiology classes. She is one of the best teachers ever.”

– Anne, Temple University Allied Health/Pre-Med Student

“I have known Dr. Elaine O’Brien as a professional for over 10 years. As someone who has also completed an intense training at UPENN, I respect her as a devoted academic, with advanced scientific insights and a careful intellect. What makes Dr. O’Brien truly special, however, is her compassionate consideration of the human spirit, and her wishes to contribute positively to each individual’s life. A simple meeting with Dr. O’Brien will make clear the breadth and depth of knowledge and insights. She is an accomplished and dedicated expert.”

– Dr. Anthony Sparano, MD

“Dr. Elaine O’Brien’s work and life are pure inspiration. With a background in positive psychology and kinesiology: human movement psychology, she is uniquely qualified to deepen our understanding of mind/ body research and practices. Elaine’s natural enthusiasm embodies and exemplifies her teaching and training. When she has taught in my trainings students transform. You’ll find yourself motivated by her wisdom and exhilarated by her passion.”

– Dr. Dan Tomasulo, Ph. D. MFA, MAPP, Academic Director / Core Faculty, Spirituality Mind Body Institute, Teachers College, Columbia University.

“Elaine O’Brien is incredibly resourceful in the intersection of physical and psychological wellness. She combines scholarship and reliance on evidence-based results with a wealth of diverse experiences and accomplishments. Elaine applies her intelligence, heart, and boundless energy to every project, and she is among the most generous, nurturing people you will ever meet. Let Elaine develop or improve your programs with her unique and energetic approaches.”

– Karen Deppa, MAPP, Principal, PilotLight Resilience Resources, LLC

“Dr. Elaine O'Brien is an international leader in the field of positive exercise and movement and how that contributes to psychological well-being. Dr Elaine's groundbreaking research discovers why physical exercise is a powerful tool for combatting depression, anxiety, and loneliness and how it strengthens communities. She is a pioneer in understanding the mind-body connection and offers science-backed strategies that support health, longevity and well-being. She is definitely my go-to person for everything exercise.”

– Louisa Jewell, MAPP, President, Canadian Positive Psychology Association

“I am so grateful you are our mentor and teacher, Elaine…And every single week, I see your enthusiasm, and I’m reminded how loving and reassuring you make this class…I will never forget how supportive you always are of what each of us have to say. I will never forget the sense of community and friendship you’ve build among us. Thank you for generously caring about each one of us, and for listening to us.’

- David Kwok, Student, University of Pennsylvania Positive Psychology Center

“Then, and now, your energy, positivity, knowledge, and passion all impressed and inspired me. You are truly a phenomenal scholar and friend.”

- Dr. Erica Tibbets, Temple University and Smith College

“Elaine’s enthusiasm for her subject and interest in her students are exemplary! I observed a positive relationship with individual’s and the needs of the class. The students clearly respected her leadership, expertise and care.”

-Dr. Robert B. Mellert, Brookdale College