About Jodi Heywood, MPA, CAPP, PEC
Jodi is an educator specializing in wellness, exercise science and positive education, with over 30 years of experience across healthcare, public health, fitness, and academic settings. As a Continuing Education Provider for NASM and AFAA, she brings an evidence-based, real-world approach to helping individuals and organizations improve well-being, motivation, and performance.
An experienced lecturer, Jodi has taught and presented in both higher education and K–12 environments, bringing positive psychology and well-being practices into classrooms, campuses, and school communities. She is known for delivering engaging, practical content that resonates with diverse audiences and translates seamlessly into real-world application.
With a Master’s degree in Public Administration and advanced training in positive psychology & positive education, mindfulness, meditation and behavior change, Jodi integrates science with practice. Her work focuses on turning research into actionable tools people can use immediately—whether in education, fitness, or everyday life—to create meaningful, lasting change.
Jodi’s approach is both strategic and human-centered. She helps individuals and organizations move beyond burnout, build resilience, and foster environments where people can thrive. Through her teaching, workshops, and programs, she empowers others to navigate challenges with greater clarity, confidence, and well-being.
Applied Well-Being & Performance
Jodi helps educators, students, and fitness professionals translate the science of positive psychology, human movement, and public health into practical, real-world strategies that enhance well-being, motivation, and performance. In a time when stress, burnout, and disengagement are increasingly common, her work focuses on closing the gap between knowing what supports well-being and actually applying it—equipping people with tools they can use immediately in classrooms, health and fitness settings, and everyday life.
Institutions and Organizations Served
- John Patrick University
- Suffolk County Community College
- Lehman College
- Rowan University
- The Federation of Nurses
- NASM/AFAA
- SCW Fitness Conferences
- Lawrence Woodmere Academy
- Harbor Fitness
- Rockaway Beach Pilates Studio
- Ocean Bliss Yoga Studio
- Zentora NYC
What is Positive Psychology?
Positive psychology is a transformative scientific field of study that focuses on the strengths and virtues that enable individuals and communities to thrive. Unlike traditional psychology, which often centers on diagnosing and treating mental illness, positive psychology emphasizes the scientific exploration of well-being, happiness, and human flourishing.
By nurturing positive emotions, resilience, and meaningful connections, it empowers us to live more fulfilling lives. In her coaching and workshops, Jodi incorporates these principles to help you unlock your full potential and cultivate a life of joy, balance, and purpose.
Free Meditations & Mindfulness Offerings
Meditation can be a simple way to bring yourself to a place of clarity and calm and it is accessible to all of us! No experience necessary. Find Peace & Relieve Stress Through these Free Recorded Meditations below.
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