Tobe Hanson

Tobe Hanson has been inspired by Eckharte Tolle, Byron Katie, and Tony Robbins and it is reflected in his motivational and living-in-the-present-moment life coaching and performance coaching style.

“If you feel anxiety or depression, you are not in the present. You are either anxiously projecting the future or depressed and stuck in the past. The only thing you have any control over is the present moment; simple breathing exercises can make us calm and present instantly.” Tobe Hanson

Tobe Hanson, Sports Injury Specialist and Performance Coach, studied acupuncture, Chinese medicine philosophy, alternative medicine physio therapy, anatomy, physiology, applied kinesiology, reflexology, “Touch for Health,” and massage. Upon his graduation in 1983 from the Institute of Alternative Medicine in Stockholm, he had already been a teacher at the school for one year and was managing the school’s student practice as well as his own sports medicine practice.

Tobe became a syndicated columnist for B&K Magazine, Scandinavia’s biggest bodybuilding and fitness publication. The elite bodybuilders, power lifters, and Olympic weight lifters who were his patients, gave Tobe the nickname “the Witch Doctor” because of unconventional holistic methods and immediate healing results from his therapy. Tobe has been called many other things: Bodyworker, Kinesiologist, Trigger Point Therapist, Acupressure therapist, Trainer, Master, Miracle worker, Muscle Whisperer, Teacher, Performance Coach, Life Coach, Author, Philosopher, Speaker, and natural bodybuilder.

In 1985, Tobe Hanson immigrated to northern California with nothing more than a promise of a job interview at a chiropractor’s office and $400 in his pocket. Tobe did not realize at the time of his immigration that he was not allowed to challenge the board of acupuncture in California to get licensed, and so he had to either repeat his three-year acupuncture training in the United States or find another way to practice healing. He chose the latter and started to practice as a certified body worker, using his hands instead of needles and traditional acupuncture to treat acupressure and trigger points.

Tobe developed Hanson Muscle Therapy - HMT, a revolutionary new and holistic approach to sports medicine, which is a feedback-based manual therapy for immediate pain relief, injury rehabilitation, and performance enhancement. Since 1989, Tobe has had patients referred to him by orthopedic surgeons, family doctors, chiropractors, dentists, athletic trainers, personal trainers, acupuncturists, and massage therapists. His services are frequently sought after by professional athletes from NHL, NFL, UFC, MLB, PGA, Olympians, triathlons, college, and recreational athletes. Tobe has been part of the San Jose Sharks NHL medical staff for over 10 years and currently works weekly with the Stanford University football team. His work is helping pro athletes get pain free, stay on top of their games and prolong their careers.

If you would like to schedule an appointment with Tobe, visit www.TobeHanson.com or call 925-400-9932 for more information.

Tobe has been lifting weights, building his body for over 43 years of healthy living. At age 58 he is at his life best shape. He lives in San Francisco with his wife, true love, and best friend, Sue Epperson. Sue is an independent personal trainer and a natural competitor in bodybuilding and physique (see her website below). Tobe and Sue live with their two rescued dogs, Bella, a 12 year old greyhound/pit bull mix, and Patch, an 8 year old pit bull.

Tobe is the author of two books: The Four Seasons Way of Life: Ancient Wisdom for Healing and Personal Growth and Athlete's Way of Excellence - Ancient Chinese Wisdom Revealing Peak Performance and How to Be in The Zone.

For more information, please visit:

www.TobeHanson.com

www.MuscleMakerSue.com

Follow Tobe on Twitter: @TobeHanson

Quotes by Tobe Hanson:

“There is toned muscular athletic body in all of us. It is never too late to start taking care of the body you have.” Tobe Hanson, The Four Seasons Way of Life

“In my experience, stress is the cause of all injury and pain.” Tobe Hanson, The Four Seasons Way of Life

"I believe in not trying to control things that are out of my control or none of my business."

Tobe Hanson, The Four Seasons Way of Life

"Sports has drama; we never know for certain the outcome. That's why we play the game." Tobe Hanson, Athlete's Way of Excellence

"The Zone is when you are being intensely aware of what you are doing in that instant." Tobe Hanson, Athlete's Way of Excellence

"When you are creative or realize a brilliant idea, you are in the Zone." – Tobe Hanson, Athlete’s Way of Excellence