Dr. Justin Ternes is a Physical Therapist, Mindset & Performance Coach, and Breathwork Specialist based out of Encinitas, California. 
His passion and purpose is to support individuals in the journey of optimizing the human experience. Justin brings energy, enthusiasm, compassion, and encouragement to each session.

Doctor of Physical Therapy, Breathwork Specialist, Mindset & Performance Coach 

Doctor of Physical Therapy - Franklin Pierce University

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology - University of Arkansas

In Process - Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) - AASP

Breathwork Specialist + Oxygen Advantage Experience

Human Performance Mentorship with Brian Mackenzie 

Advanced BreathHold & Performance - Erwan Le Corre 

EVRYMAN Lead Facilitator for Men's Mental Health 

Over 500 Hours of Emotional Intelligence & Men's Group Coaching 

Advanced Psychophysiology Training w/ Dr. Allan Abbass

Men's Emotional Intelligence Leadership Program - John Wineland

Mindset & Performance Coach - San Diego Semi-Pro Basketball Team

Justin’s Story:

Born and raised in Fayetteville, Northwest Arkansas, Justin had an early interest in mind, body, health, and athletic performance.

Growing up with an extended family of medical professionals, continuing that trend seemed inevitable.

Justin's interest in sports developed for a love of movement, connection, community, and optimizing performance.

Blending the two together, Physical Therapy proved to be the perfect fit.

He graduated from the University of Arkansas with a Bachelor's in Kinesiology and continued to obtain his Doctorate from Franklin Pierce University outside of Boston.

A final internship brought Justin to the West Coast (North County San Diego), leading to his first job in an outpatient orthopedic Physical Therapy clinic.

6 years later, Dr. Ternes still calls San Diego home.  The culture and lifestyle fit hand in hand.  It also helps that he lives 2 blocks from the crown jewel of spiritual spaces, the Encinitas Self-Realization Meditation Gardens.

As Justin began to do inner work for personal health and human optimization, he found that using the tools of breathwork, mindset, emotional health, and meditation directly translated to a dramatic shift and improvement in his level of care for patients.

Dr. Ternes now offers Mind/Body/Breath Mindset & Performance coaching, in addition to his work as a Physiotherapist. 

He leads multiple weekly online and in-person workshops and events including breathwork, ice bath, and men's group.

In his spare time, Justin is a human health and optimization nerd and is constantly absorbing new information to best serve his clients and the greater community.

In his recreational spare time, you'll find him outside.  Surfing, hiking, practicing breathwork & meditation, and playing basketball (his first love).