Absolute Fitness Performance Psychology

JoAnne Bullard is a Doctor of Sport and Performance Psychology (Psy.D.), Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) from the Association for Applied Sport Psychology and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) from the National Strength and Conditioning Association.  She is also listed on the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee Mental Performance Registry.  As a practitioner, educator and researcher, JoAnne stays current on applied sport psychology modalities. She owns Absolute Fitness, Performance Psychology in New Jersey to assist athletes and teams in unlocking their mental potential!  She has been an invited guest speaker for The Hidden Opponent and Sirius Radio's Mental Health Channel, as well as provided numerous presentations for the NCAA.

As a former collegiate field hockey student-athlete at Ursinus College, JoAnne recognizes the importance in establishing self-regulation and mental skills proactively for athletes to implement during performance.  Her overall goal is to assist clients enhance their self-awareness through including performance and sport psychology modalities.  JoAnne’s mission it to understand the unique needs of each client and provide them with a mental skills tool kit for them to implement during performance, as well as throughout their lives.  She believes that there is no one-size-fits all approach when working with her clients.

JoAnne's passion is assisting athletes and teams work towards achieving their performance potential.  She has experience working with a wide range of athletes including youth athletes, high school athletes, collegiate student-athletes, recreational athletes and competitive adult athletes (marathoners, triathletes and Ironmen).   A main pillar for JoAnne to continue growing in this field is through research.  She has been the recipient of numerous prestigious grants that have provided her the opportunity to research mental health and well-being for Division III collegiate student-athletes.