Welcome to Sapo Wellness!
Where Mind Meets Muscle
online & in-person mental health & wellness support for athletes & high achievers
Helping tired athletes & high achievers find balance
You may be always busy. Anxious. Angry. Feeling disconnected from yourself. Relationships keep following a pattern you’re not keen on. You’ve ignored the cues so long that some days you don’t know what you’re feeling.
Still, you keep succeeding in the things you do.
Deep down you know something is off. You’ve molded yourself to be the independent, capable one, the one who listens, the one who people can depend on… but who are you outside of those roles?
Let’s get you back in touch with yourself.
Through Sapo Wellness Counseling you’ll get collaborative support that builds balance and longevity so you can carry on without carrying everything.
get started by scheduling your consult.
From there we will find which best suits you, traditional therapy or wellness coaching.
Who you’re working with
As someone who understands both the weight room and the mental health space, I know that peak life performance isn’t just about physical strength. It’s about mental resilience, emotional balance, and getting comfortable in your own skin - especially when things are tough.
I specialize in lifting the weight off your shoulders by spotting patterns you might miss. Using a wide variety of tools, you learn how to respond rather than react. I help you build a larger window of tolerance to stay balanced in stressful situations. You bring the overwhelm; I bring the clarity and structure that makes everything feel manageable again.
The bottom line: I’m here to help you strengthen your mental game so you can thrive in the every day moments that matter.
Sasha Portillo, MS, LPC-A, CSCS
Dual-credentialed: Licensed Psychological Counseling Associate + Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist with a passion for practical and preventative approaches to complete health
Education: M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, M.S in Exercise and Health Sciences, B.S. in Psychology
Certifications: NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, Mental Health First Aid, ISSA Level 1 Nutrition
An endlessly curious & neurodivergent hybrid athlete with experience working with barbell athletes, first responders, entrepreneurs and other high-achieving individuals
who this is for
(AND WHO IT’S NOT)
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Want to build your own sustainable wellness system
Value learning skills over just being told what to do
Want somewhere to share what you’ve been holding back
Want to implement routines and changes to optimize daily living
Partake in dark humor :)
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Need crisis intervention or emergency care
Are looking for quick fixes without doing the work
Are unwilling to self-reflect - change doesn’t happen if the same patterns are occurring
