A skill you learn in 10 weeks and keep for life: let pressure pass through as it comes, so it never stacks up. Clearer decisions, steadier nerves, and more of you left for home. (Coaching available)
For people who want to do it themselves.
Stress got you here. It won’t take you further.
For founders, executives, and high achievers who’ve been running on stress for years. Become the calm one in the room: clearer under pressure, more resilient, more present at home, and more yourself. I’m André, a former Silicon Valley engineer, and I teach the skill that gets you there.
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Take one slow breath with the pattern.
Has stress stopped fueling you?
For a long time, stress worked. It kept you sharp and moving. It got you the promotion, the company, the next deal. Pressure became fuel.
But fuel that burns you isn’t sustainable. At some point the same pressure that drove you starts to drain you: a shorter fuse, slower decisions, less of you left for home. You can keep pushing. Most people do.
There’s another way to run: on clarity, creativity, and calm. It isn’t softer. It’s stronger.
- You’re sharp at work and short at home.
- You can’t switch off, even when the work is done.
- Your best ideas only show up on vacation, if at all.
- Small things land harder than they should.
- Rest feels like falling behind.
- You’ve tried meditation, therapy, or breathwork. It helped for a while.
if you nodded at 3 or more, keep reading
What changed for them.
Pressure he’d carried for years, finally released.
“Honestly, I still cannot fully explain what happened during that one-hour session, but I can absolutely explain how I feel afterward… A significant amount of the pressure I had been carrying feels like it has been removed. I feel better not only as a business owner, but as a husband, father, leader, and person.”
Feeling came back after nine years of numbness.
“Parts of me that were kept away for years are coming back online. I can feel parts of my body again that have been numb for 9 years. Every inch of my body feels alive.”
More present at home. Less reactive at work.
“I definitely just unlocked a certain level of awareness that I did not have. I had done red light therapy, regular therapy, meditation, all that, but this gave me a new lens on myself in a way that I hadn't seen before. This shift has been transformative. I'm more present with my wife, I make decisions with intention and clarity, rather than reactiveness, and things that I used to bottle up no longer affect me the way they once did.”
Gabe T.Director of TechnologyTwo ways to get there.
Wherever you’re headed, the next venture, a stronger marriage, the leader your team needs, you get there faster when stress stops running the show. Mind Mastery teaches you to do it yourself, anywhere, for life. Body Mastery is hands-on work for what years of pushing left behind. Start with one, or use both.
Hands-on table sessions, from André’s training under Dr. John Amaral. You lie down, fully clothed, and your body lets go of what years of pushing left behind.
For when you’re done pushing...and ready to receive.
Not sure where to begin? That’s exactly what the assessment is for.
Take the Free AssessmentWhen stress stops running you.
Everyone’s path is different. These are the results people describe most often.
Calm under pressure
The pitch, the board meeting, the hard conversation at home. You stay steady when it counts, and people notice.
Clearer decisions
Less noise, more signal. You decide from clarity, not pressure.
Energy that lasts
Fueled by focus and creativity instead of adrenaline, so there’s still something left at the end of the day.
More present, more human
With your partner, your kids, your team. More patience, more connection, more you.
“André is like a modern Tim Ferriss.”
Hi, I’m André.
yes, this is the short version
My life changed forever when my dad was diagnosed with brain cancer. Helping caretake him through surgery and treatment was the most stressful four months of my life. What my body took on during that time is hard to put into words.
Back then I was a software engineer, enjoying working remotely and in the middle of a career that started in Silicon Valley's Amazon, Apple, and Pandora. But this state of stress was not as easily fixable as code.
Since 2017 I’ve spent tens of thousands of dollars on coaches, therapy, and bodywork; countless hours in meditation, breathwork, alternative therapies, and more; and endless nights and weekends researching one question — how do people actually let go? What came from that became Mind Mastery...the simple practice that turned my life around.
When I reached the limits of the mind I turned to the body, and in 2025 started training in Somatic Energy Work under Dr. John Amaral. Since then I’ve given 150+ hands-on sessions to business owners, founders, CEOs, and professionals.
“André has such an exquisite presence.”
— André
Listen to interviews with André.
On podcasts and stages: André on stress, the nervous system, and what it actually takes to let go.
The Ticket 500Stress is killing you? Here’s the way out.
EtheraWhen talk therapy hits a wall: the physics of somatic release
Energy Over MatterHow to release survival stress from the body
Legacy & WealthWhy successful men secretly burn out
Healthy Mind, Healthy LifeStop managing stress and start dissolving it
My Best LifeThe path of least resistance: engineering lasting inner change
Legacy LaunchersSilicon Valley engineer turned stress melter
Beer & PancakesHacking energy for health, love, and profitHow we teach.
We start where you are.
Not where you think you should be, and not where we’d like you to end up. Your nervous system can only change from where it is today — so that’s where we begin.
Expect early wins.
Practice over theory.
Understanding why you’re stressed doesn’t release it. We teach you exactly what to do, in the moment, to let go.
Expect simple tools you’ll actually use.
Work with nature, not against it.
Every body follows the same laws of physics and biology. Instead of fighting them, we use them — so change takes less effort, not more.
Expect principles that are simple, and true.
Trust your own experience.
Don’t take our word for it. Try it, notice what changes, and let what you feel be the proof.
Expect to find what works for you.
Understand your nervous system.
You don’t need a science degree to feel better. But knowing what’s happening inside you makes it a lot less scary.
ArticleLetting go of stress: the somatic science of breaking the chainFAQWhat a session feels like, what to expect, and who this is for
The research we stand on
Studies and foundational texts on the nervous system, the body, and how people heal.
- Body awareness can be measured: UCSF’s questionnaire, and the one our MAIA assessment uses.Mehling et al., 2018 · PLOS ONE ↗
- Traders who could sense their own heartbeat more accurately earned more, and lasted longer.Kandasamy et al., 2016 · Scientific Reports ↗
- Paying attention to sensations in the body can help resolve trauma.Payne, Levine & Crane-Godreau, 2015 · Frontiers in Psychology ↗
- Your nervous system decides whether you feel safe before you think about it.Porges, 2001 · International Journal of Psychophysiology ↗
- Chronic back pain can be driven by tension and stress, not just structure.Sarno, 1981 · Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease ↗
- Healing can work with the body’s own capacity to reorganize itself.Epstein, Senzon & Lemberger, 2009 · J. of Alternative & Complementary Medicine ↗
Hear it from the people who’ve made the shift.
In their own words, from Google reviews, messages, and video.
Calmer, even days after a session.
“I noticed a deeper sense of peace and clarity in my mind. My nervous system regulates more effectively than it did in the past — even days after a session.”
Heaviness she didn’t know she was carrying, released.
“He was able to help release some heaviness from my heart that I wasn’t even aware I had been carrying.”
Deeper sleep. Brighter days.
“Post treatment I needed a nap. I zonked out for 3 deep hours of beautiful sleep. I knew something had changed but I couldn’t put my finger on it. I have now received 4 treatments from Andre… The weeks following I have noticed I am brighter, happier, drinking less coffee, more optimistic. My attitude has changed. I have a “can do” vibe about my days now vs the “I’m tired and want a nap” feeling I usually have. I don’t know how he does it… But I feel different in a very positive way.”
Megan M.Neurosomatic Specialisttheir words, lightly trimmed
Gabe T.Finally breaking throughVideo story“As someone with a Silicon Valley background myself, I really appreciated André’s approach. He works like an engineer: instead of chasing symptoms, he goes for the root cause, the stress and tension we carry in the nervous system and the body without even realizing it. So much of what we go through in life gets stuck in the body. It’s not something a cup of tea or a day off can fix. After my session I could feel a real before and after, like something released from deep inside and my whole body let go. What I value most is that André takes something that could feel “woo” and makes it grounded and logical… Highly recommend André if you’re ready to go deeper than surface-level relaxation.”
“André gave me the red pill for my own psyche.”
“Top Human and Andre are the only thing that’s been able to relieve my stress and anxiety! … I was very lucky to come across Top Human and Andre! This type of treatment is not very well known and hard to find even if you’re looking for it!”
Kyle J.Mental recovery in 8 weeksVideo story“I chose to treat our team to a healing day with André at Top Human because investing in our people matters. The shift in my team was immediate. More focus. More creativity. Better communication. It wasn’t just a “wellness day” — it elevated how we show up for each other and for our clients.”
Noah D.A tool for real transformationVideo story“André helped me process past traumas I didn’t even know were affecting me.”
“I did several sessions over a couple months and got a lot out of it. My nervous system noticed a definite change: I experienced reduced anxiety and feeling more grounded that have lasted over time. He was really professional, and had a relaxing demeanor to be with.”
“Going through Mind Worx provided the time to be fully present in my bodily sensations and actively meditate through not only my mental blocks, but how they are being translated into my physical body as well… I’ve really enjoyed the experience of having physical releases of my bodily pressures under André’s guidance, which have resulted in prolonged positive effects. André’s knowledge of ways to release mental and physical trauma have been truly transformative for me.”
Robin A.Emotional mastery for foundersVideo story“The way Andre approaches treatment with such curiosity and care has really facilitated dynamic shifts in my ability to function and just live day to day life in a more optimized way after just a few sessions… I saw an objective difference in focus and generalized tension in my body right away, and building steam over time. Do yourself a favor and try this out if you’re chasing the best version of yourself, bc when you feel better you do better.”
“What André does is the real deal.”
“For me the experience was kinda like a plant medicine journey minus the puking. It was cathartic and the next day I felt clarity around my life’s work and interpersonal dynamics. Andre has a very empathetic and calming energy that allowed me the space to release what no longer served me.”
David F.David’s storyVideo story
“I had a couple of sessions with him, and each one left me with a deep sense of calm and serenity. Since working with him, I’ve felt a greater sense of inner peace and balance within myself.”
“The sessions have been transformational. Lots of energy movement and healing, including with my mind. I like how the approach is different from other people and hard to find healing.”
Luis Z.Luis’s storyVideo story“This was an amazing experience! I was left so relaxed and really felt a big difference energetically.”
“Professional, informative and caring.”
Chris B.Chris’s storyVideo story
“I have received this kind of work for 2 years now and I can say Andre knows how to get your body to a calm and receptive state from the beginning. From there he is able to introduce your body/mind to new information that then positively influences your life. From his sessions I had greater awareness and ability to rapidly identify and move beyond fears. If you are on the fence about trying out a session with Andre, this is your sign to book it now!”
“I’ve had a few sessions with André now and each time I leave feeling less tension, more clear-headed and centered, while also sleeping better for nights after, especially during extra stressful times in my day to day. He is very attuned to what my body needs and I trust his table work immensely as I’m highly sensitive and very particular in who I work with. This modality is endlessly fascinating and impactful and I’m looking forward to continuing on with André. Thanks again for all of your support!”
“I highly recommend Andre at Top Human. His hands-on table sessions have helped me dissolve stress physically, mentally and emotionally. It’s been a blessing.”
Your next chapter starts with knowing where you are.
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Is stress still fueling you, or draining you?
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Get a clear picture of how much stress you’re carrying, and whether Mind Mastery or Body Mastery is the faster way to where you want to go.
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Because lighter people build a better world.