Sara Gustafson, PhDc
Integrative Therapist, CHEK Practitioner
With eighteen years in higher education and fourteen years of rigorous research and clinical application, Sara has cultivated a profound understanding of the intricate relationship between the body, mind, and spirit. Her journey has led her to become a corrective exercise coach, nutritionist, holistic CHEK Practitioner, and ordained IMM Minister and Metaphysical Counselor. At Primal Fusion, Sara focuses on her continued research in order to achieve the highest integrity in blending science and spirituality for work with individuals, couples and groups seeking to embrace the unseen, repressed aspects of Self as a pathway to connection, healing and wholeness that aligns them with their deepest spiritual truth.
Multidisciplinary
Sara is a dedicated and multifaceted wellness professional whose extensive background and diverse expertise converge to create a unique approach to health and well-being. With eighteen years in higher education and fourteen years of rigorous research and clinical application, Sara has cultivated a profound understanding of the intricate relationship between the body, mind, and spirit.
- IMM Ordained Minister
- M.A. Metaphysical Psychology
- CHEK Practitioner & Instructor
- Certified Holistic Nutritionist
- Licensed Corrective Exercise Kinesiologist
- Memberships & CEUs: C.G.Jung Foundation of NYC, Joseph Campbell Foundation, Institute of Applied Metatheory
Psychology & Metaphysics
Sara's work as an IMM Metaphysical Counselor reflects her deep understanding of the human psyche. She integrates principles from metaphysical and Jungian analytical psychology to help individuals explore their inner landscapes, uncover limiting beliefs, and facilitate personal transformation. This holistic approach recognizes that emotional and spiritual well-being are integral components of overall health. Sara's dedication to integrative psychosomatic therapy further enriches her practice. By recognizing the interconnectedness of mind and body, she employs therapeutic techniques that address both psychological factors and physical manifestations of stress or trauma. This comprehensive methodology allows her clients to achieve lasting change by addressing root causes rather than merely alleviating symptoms.
Fitness & Performance
Her academic foundation is rooted in exercise science and kinesiology, where she developed a keen insight into human movement and physical health. This knowledge serves as the cornerstone of her practice as a corrective exercise coach, allowing her to design personalized programs that address individual needs, enhance physical performance, and prevent injuries.
Health & Nutrition
Her commitment to fostering optimal physical health is complemented by her expertise in holistic nutrition. Sara believes that nourishment goes beyond mere sustenance; it encompasses the quality of food choices, mindful eating practices, and the emotional connections we have with what we consume. As a nutritionist, she empowers her clients to make informed dietary decisions that support their overall wellness goals.
Author & Instructor
Sara is an instructor for The CHEK Institute, and the author and creator of Holistic Health & Performance for Women, a course program which is the first of its kind to outline every variation that sets women apart on a physiological, musculoskeletal, limbic, somatic, biochemical and even cellular level. She has four other current and upcoming courses (listed below).
Her soul purpose is evident in her passionate support for women and consciousness development. By sharing her insights of over 15 years of focused gender specific research, she teaches all care providers in Holistic Health & Performance for Women how to assess, design programs, train, and coach women to incredible success based on these crucial differences, as well as through an understanding of their own unique expressions and realities that create their individual human experiences. She has also published several other courses including:
- True Alignment: Navigating Life Through Your Core Values
- Creating Change: The Creative Process of Transformation, and
- The Decision Making System: Choices That Lead to Success.
Her next course, A Heroine's Journey: The Female Psyche and the Road to Wholeness, is due to be published in early 2025.
Currently pursuing her doctorate in Philosophy with a specialization in Metaphysical Counseling, Sara is committed to advancing her knowledge and refining her skills in order to better serve those who seek her guidance. Her academic pursuits not only enhance her professional capabilities but also reflect her passion for lifelong learning—a value she instills in her clients.
Paul Chek
Sara Gustafson is a highly skilled C.H.E.K Holistic Lifestyle Coach who truly understands all the challenges women face, including being a mother, the dynamics of relationships, and their bodies. She has extensive experience working with men and their body-mind challenges and relationship challenges, and is capable of developing truly holistic healing programs.
Holistic Practitioner, Founder of the CHEK Institute