By Sonia Schnee | Posted Tuesday, September 17, 2019
What is your name and where are you from?
My name is Steve Guttman. I was born in Newark, NJ and live in Morris Plains, NJ now.
What do you do?
I am a Mind Body Health/Wellness Life Coach, Integrative Personal Trainer, Massage/Energy Therapist. I am the owner, CEO of Mind Body Dynamics, a personal wellness company. I help shift/transform the mental, physical, emotional health and wellness of my clients for the better through my various fitness wellness services.
One-on-one personal training with Steve.
What kinds of services do you offer?
My services include Personal Training, Yoga, Qi Gong, Meditation, Mindfulness Training, Clinical Hypnotherapy, Stress Management training, meal planning, nutritional guidance, massage, energy therapy and more.
Who is your target audience?
My clientele range from the busy business professional, to the stay at home mom or dad, to a teenager, child, baby boomer or senior adult. My client might be an athlete or a person with disabilities.
Meditation session with Steve.
What makes you different from other people in your profession?
My versatility and varied experience. Given the fact that I have my education as a Personal Trainer as well as that of a Yoga, Qi Gong, Meditation teacher, clinical hypnotherapist, NLP and E.F.T. practitioner gives me a wide range of modalities to use for their overall health, fitness, wellness. When we add in my background of 35 plus years as a Massage Energy therapist, and as a professional trained in weight management and sports nutrition combined with my overall fitness background, I can serve people in even more ways. Finally, with my experience of 40 plus years working with children, people with disabilities and senior adults I am really blessed with the opportunities to make a positive impact on many people.
Tell us a little about yourself. Who inspires you?
I am a 59-year-old single father of 16-year-old son, Dylan — best kid in the world! My inspiration is my late mother, Elaine, who was very involved her whole life with her dedication in making a positive impact through selfless service with the people around her. As a child with numerous learning disabilities as there were thoughts of me being possibly developmentally disabled, I think I learned the qualities of empathy and compassion early on.
Along with that, I had other early influences in reference to health, fitness. As a 12-year-old in sleep way camp I was exposed to Yoga and loved it. At age 16 my older sister got me to trade shoulder massages with her and loved the idea of making her, other family members, friends and girlfriends feel good. My older brother got me into working out, so this all became a way of life.
I am inspired through my son Dylan to be the best dad and role model that I possibly can.
Additionally speaking, I can think of fitness icons such as Jack Lalanne, Joseph Pilates, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and many others who have helped shape the landscape of fitness.
Beyond that, I think of leaders such as Henry David Thoreau, Ghandi and Martin Luther King, Jr. who held very high ideals in making an impact on society.
Finally, I am inspired by such positivity people as Tony Robbins, Werner Erhard, Dan Milliman and Dr. Wayne Dryer among others.
Is there anyone you’d like to collaborate with one day?
As far as collaborating with, I seek out other wellness professionals that I can be complimentary with such as Chiropractors, mental health professionals and acupuncturists, among others.
What words of advice or encouragement would you give to someone who wants to follow a similar passion, or maybe facing obstacles similar to what you’ve faced?
Be sure to love what you do and the positive impact it can make on people. Learn as much as you can, from as many people that you can, and of course read as much as you can. Knowledge is power! Be confidant and yet humble and realize that what you know is just the tip of the iceberg! Enjoy life, learn from mistakes and in fact welcome them. Lastly, come from a place of gratitude, acceptance and appreciation.
Finally, how can people find you online?
My website is www.mindbodydyn.com. They can find me via Facebook, LinkedIn, and just recently Instagram.
