From Healer to Mind-Body
Transformation Coach: My Journey of
Change & Impact
Born to Overcome: A Fragile Start with a Strong Spirit
Born in Dahod, Gujarat—a small town at the crossroads of Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh—my journey began as a seven-month premature baby, a fragile bundle of joy for my family. Despite early struggles, I survived, carrying with me an underdeveloped visual capacity that shaped my life in unexpected ways. My parents and two elder sisters showered me with love, and my name, Ashish, meaning “blessing from God,” was given by a nun at my convent school.
Early Struggles: A Shift That Changed Everything
Growing up, I thrived in an English-speaking environment, only to be suddenly switched to a Gujarati-medium school in eighth grade. It felt like being thrown into an alien world. My hypermetropia (-12.75 and -12.25 by age 16) made studying harder, and at one point, I almost quit academics to pursue my love for music. But thanks to my parents and teachers, I pushed through.
The Call to Healing: How Physiotherapy Found Me
With a surgeon father and a deep love for spirituality and music, I somehow landed in physiotherapy—almost by accident. From 2001 to 2017, I built a thriving career, working with earthquake victims in Kutch, leading corporate hospital departments, running my own clinic, and becoming a top physiotherapist in Udaipur. Life seemed steady, but destiny had other plans.
Life’s Curveball: A Career Shaken, A Purpose Awakened
In 2017, my father was diagnosed with cancer. I left everything and moved to Ahmedabad for his treatment. Overnight, I became “over-experienced and over-qualified,” struggling with unemployment for nine months. I took a teaching job as an Assistant Professor, but something inside me was shifting. Years of treating patients had revealed a truth I couldn’t ignore: physical health was just one part of healing. The mind played a much bigger role.
The ‘Aha’ Moment: Discovering NLP & the Mind-Body Connection
In 2018, I stumbled upon an NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) seminar by Ram Verma. It was like flipping on a light switch. I realized that emotions, thought patterns, and subconscious beliefs weren’t just influencing health— they were shaping lives. I dove deep into NLP, studying under masters, reading extensively, and experimenting with mind-body healing techniques.
A Leap of Faith… Into Uncertainty
By 2019, I took the bold step: I quit my secure physiotherapy job to become a full-time NLP coach. Then came 2020—and COVID-19 shut the world down. With no clients, no income, and no roadmap, I felt lost. But the ‘Universe’ had a plan. The lockdown gave me time to refine my skills, transform my own health (I reversed my 19-year-old acidity & gastritis!), and prepare for the journey ahead.
Breakthroughs: From Doubt to Global Impact
Despite financial struggles, self-doubt, and moments of despair, I persevered. My first breakthrough came through online coaching. Soon, I had 72,000+ students enrolled in my Udemy courses. I was invited to speak at AICTE’s ATAL Faculty Development Program, leading NLP-based firewalking training in Bhopal. My coaching grew beyond borders, impacting clients across India, the US, Canada, Germany, Australia, and more.
Today: Building a Movement, Not Just a Business
Now, I run NLP Coaching Nexus, a platform empowering NLP coaches. I’m developing EmpowerShift Living, an NLP module tailored for Indian audiences—practical, effective, and life-changing. My mission? To make NLP accessible to every household by 2030, helping people reprogram their minds for success, health, and happiness.
The Road Ahead: Creating a Legacy of Change
My journey is far from over. With EmpowerShift Living, I aim to revolutionize how Indians approach mental and emotional well-being. From firewalking to healing deep-rooted traumas, from helping entrepreneurs break limiting beliefs to guiding parents through NLP-based parenting—I am here to make transformation simple, practical, and powerful.