Instructors & Mentors

Meet our instructors and mentors at The IPS Academy.

Meet our instructors and mentors at The IPS Academy. Each one is a trained professional in his or her field of expertise. To learn more about our instructors and mentors and see the online courses and individual therapy or coaching sessions they offer, check out their full bio.

Jellis Vaes

Jellis Vaes is a CBT therapist, adventurer, and CEO/founder of The IPS Project, the educational platform on life.

Maria Zayani

Maria Zayani is a stress educator, yoga instructor, and founder of Varva Ner, a platform on stress recovery.

Kristina Paltén

Kristina Paltén is an ultra-runner, two-time world-record holder, and coach on achieving goals.

Dr. Martin Inderbitzin

Dr. Martin Inderbitzin is a cancer survivor, neuroscientist, and mindset specialist who helps people master their minds.

Signe M. Hegestand

Signe Hegestand is a licensed psychologist who specializes in working with people who are affected by psychological violence.

Craig Stanland

Craig Stanland is a reinvention architect and Coach, who specializes in working with people who want to reinvent themselves.

Rena Romano

Rena Romano is a survivor and coach specializing in helping adults thrive after experiencing sexual assault and sexual abuse in childhood.

Richard Ayling

Richard Ayling is a transformational coach, international facilitator and speaker, and the founder of Re-Align.