Dr. Carl Nienhuis

PhD, CMDC

After receiving his Bachelor of Arts from the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV), Carl completed graduate studies in Sport and Exercise Psychology at the University of Ottawa. He is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant with the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, a professional member of the Canadian Sport Psychology Association, and a Professor in the School of Kinesiology at UFV. 

Carl’s background includes performance and wellness enhancement, teaching, coaching, and counselling. From fostering positive living skills in youth to helping national and Olympic team athletes achieve consistent performance on the world stage, Carl’s goal is to help others experience joy, meaning and connection in their pursuits while developing the tools they need to navigate change and challenge.