John A. Tamiazzo
John A. Tamiazzo

John A. Tamiazzo, PhD

Neuroscience Expert, Author, Health and Wellness Speaker

Speaking Topics

  • Work-Life Balance
  • Health & Wellness
  • Aging and Senior Years
  • Stress Management
  • Alternative Medicine
  • Nutrition and Exercise
  • Mind/Body/Spirit

Travels From

  • CA

Speaker's Fee Range

  • $7,500 -$10,000

John A. Tamiazzo

John Tamiazzo's Key Accomplishments Include . . .
John A. Tamiazzo, PhD is a renowned expert in the fields of human potential, neuroscience, health and wellness, and transpersonal psychology. He has helped thousands of individuals improve the quality of their lives with his invaluable insights and methods for living an extraordinary life.

John Tamiazzo’s distinguished professional background includes positions as Program Director for Community Mental Health Centers including: Calabasas Neuropsychiatric Institute, Woodview Calabasas Psychiatric Hospital, and Camarillo State Hospital, as well as Executive Director for two traumatic brain injury facilities in the southern California area. For traumatic head and brain injuries, Dr. Tamiazzo has raised over $600,000 to develop innovative educational and rehabilitation programs on their behalf. He has been a long-time instructor at Santa Barbara City College, with over 10,000 students attending his psychology, alternative health, nutrition and wellness classes.

John Tamiazzo’s book, Returning to the Land of Oz and Land of Oz Workshops draw upon the best material from his many years of instruction and research in neuroscience and psychology and show participants how to creatively use the power of the mind and the wisdom of the imagination to feel motivated and inspired again, achieve work and personal goals, improve health, make positive life changes, fulfill their vast potential, and defy the aging process.

More About John Tamiazzo . . .
John Tamiazzo has lectured at colleges, universities, institutes, corporations, social services departments, medical clinics, professional conferences, and spiritual centers in the USA, Scandinavia, and Canada.

As the lead trainer for one of the largest commercial and private lenders in the US for three years, providing workshops in communication skills, team building, and stress management, John Tamiazzo worked with over 500 employees including management and support personnel.

John Tamiazzo has presented his research on aging, health, neuroscience and the power of imagination at the International Conference on Positive Aging.
Suggested Keynote Programs
  • Returning to the Land of Oz: Nine Extraordinary Lessons from the Yellow Brick Road.
  • Holistic Health and Healing
  • Stress Management
  • The Mind/Body/Spirit Connection
  • Alternative Approaches to Health
  • Medical Hypnosis
  • Creative Applications of Imagery
  • Exercise and Nutrition
  • The Psychology of Love and Intimacy
  • The Wellness Model
  • The Psychology of Imagination & Creativity
  • The Psychology and Physiology of Positive Aging
What People Are Saying

"The depth and breadth of John's knowledge and experiences is most impressive. A great
presentation!"

- Judith Brown, PhD, Author, International Educator and Family Therapist. 

"John underscores the importance of imagination while demonstrating to us his own
creative, inquisitive and imaginative nature throughout his workshop. What an
inspiring speaker!"

- Debbie McHann, President, California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists,
Santa Barbara Chapter

“Dr. John Tamiazzo is an exceptional leader, organizer, communicator and original thinker. He always found solutions to bring us together as an organization.”

William J. Yarnall
Former West Coast Manager of Georgia Pacific Commercial Products
and the Scott Paper Company