Hi!

My name is Guy Shpak, and I am a neuroscientist driven by a deep curiosity about how mind-body practices, and especially martial arts, shape the brain and impact our well-being.

 

During my Master’s and PhD, I studied how the brain codes social information through the olfactory system. As a postdoctoral researcher at the Erasmus Medical Center’s Department of Psychiatry in Rotterdam, I investigated the neurophysiology of mental disorders, and later I expanded my teaching experience as a senior lecturer and course coordinator at Erasmus University College.

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Beyond academia, I studied Chinese Medicine and Shiatsu, trained in NLP, and for decades now, have been studying and teaching martial arts. I keep my own mind and body balanced through regular meditation, ice dipping, and cycling.

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At the heart of my work lies a simple belief:
When we understand the physiological foundations of our mental world, we gain the power to transform our lives and to support our' and others' well-being.

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Mind–body methodologies become far more powerful when we analyze them through a scientific lens and tailor them to the needs of each individual. My mission is to bridge science and practice, helping people access tools for resilience and meaningful change.