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Phobay Kutu-Akoi, 2012 Olympian, London – Liberia’s 100m Dash Record Holder

Meeting Mark Armiento at one of his “Life Balance Workshops” at St. John’s University was by far one of the best things that happened to me throughout my college experience. During my one-on-one meetings with him, I was able to make huge transformations in my life that once seemed unchangeable. From working out family differences and dealing with closure, to finding my voice, I’ve learned to better my interpersonal relationships in every aspect. Mr. Armiento has helped me grow mentally and spiritually by giving me the tools of meditation and visualization which made a tremendous impact on my life. In the sport of track and field, which to me is 90% mental, focus is vital and not always the easiest thing to do. But with the knowledge of meditation and visualization it comes easy. Meditation has enhanced my spirituality and the process of visualization has given me the collegiate career…
Mark Armiento
January 25, 2015
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Joan M. Lohnes RN, LMHC Director of Nursing Services

It has been 20 years since Mark Armiento first invited me to “awaken to the dance of life” I was an RN with 25 years of nursing experience now working in an adolescent drug treatment program and he was my supervisor. In that capacity he empowered me to attain the life skills tools by which to evolve from a somewhat co dependent human doing into the spiritual being having a human experience that I am today.Mark found a way to subtly become my life coach before this term was ever defined. Every project I undertook with his guidance simply could not fail. Consequently, through efficient time management, interpersonal and communication skills, stress management, leadership skills trainings and personal self challenge he provided, I have achieved success in my Nursing Career beyond my imaginings.Actualizing these skills has lead to my being awarded the Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services. NYS…
Mark Armiento
January 25, 2015
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Patrick Elliot, Director of Athletics at St. Peter’s College, New Jersey

Mark’s emphasis on balance is an important lesson for optimal athletic performance. Student-athletes have many competing stresses in their lives-academically, athletically, socially and emotionally. Through Mark’s work, he teaches students the importance of identifying these situations while providing them the tools to develop appropriate strategies to effectively manage all aspects of their lives.
Mark Armiento
January 25, 2015
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Nicole Canning, St. John’s 2011 graduate – Women’s Soccer athlete

Mark, I wanted to let you know how grateful I am to you and for everything you've taught me. There have been times recently, when I have been in a new situation and have felt completely at peace and prepared to handle new challenges-I have never before felt this confidence!  What you have taught me has shaped who I am -I owe you so much and I hope you know how grateful I am to have been able to learn from you over the past few years.
Mark Armiento
January 25, 2015
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Joanne-Persico Smith, Head Volleyball Coach at St. John’s University

Mark’s workshops are very useful to our organization as he understands our department and adapts his expertise to ensure every participant receives quality, relevant content. He is passionate about his life’s vocation, and that comes across throughout the presentation and in his ability to connect with everyone in the room! His workshops remind me to stay attentive to the goals that really matter in my life while assisting me to develop personal tools to ensure that I actually achieve the goals I set out to accomplish. It has been a pleasure to work with Mark throughout my career at St. John’s as the head women’s volleyball coach. He is a critical component of our three-time Big East Champion team!
Mark Armiento
January 25, 2015
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Jim Hurt, Head Track & Field Coach at St. John’s University

Mark, You are the best and I appreciate all your help with Phobay (2012 Olympian)  and all the others you have helped. Phobay has come full circle and it is has been an incredible journey and a great St. John’s story.   Mark, Thanks again for all your great work with Phobay. Seeing her march in the opening ceremonies watching her compete in front of 80,000 people in the Olympic stadium against the top sprinters on the planet really was remarkable and I know you had a great part in getting her there. From the Liberia to Maryland to the hallway in Carnesecca in Queens to the Olympic Stadium in London is some journey and one you had a helping hand in. I truly appreciate it, thank you for all your great effort, and ask that you keep up the good work.
Mark Armiento
January 25, 2015
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Amy Kvilhaug, Head Softball Coach at St. John’s University

I have witnessed Mark’s work and am most impressed at his ability to make people feel comfortable and valid in their beliefs. He challenges individuals to create a healthy balance in life in order to achieve an optimum lifestyle. Professionally, he has successfully worked with many of my student-athletes. He is always available and accommodating. Most recently he spoke to an athlete via telephone on a Saturday night prior to a game on Sunday and she had one of her stronger performances in weeks. He is very thorough in his work.
Mark Armiento
January 25, 2015
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Nakita Austin, 2012 Outstanding Athlete of the Year Division I Tennis

Mark Armiento was the Sports Psychologist for the student-athletes at St. John’s University. I was someone who never saw a psychologist for any therapy on or off the field, and was hesitant about doing so, but I finally walked into his office in my senior year of college. I felt like I was under heavy emotional and physical stress when I came in for my first session and Mr. Armiento far surpassed any expectations I had of a counselor. As a third party to both my personal and sports related situations, he truly helped me cope and understand myself better in order to deal with these stressful and emotional situations that I usually could never speak to anyone about. I can honestly say he helped me through a very tough time in my life and saw me through it until I felt better. I would recommend Mr. Armiento to anybody…
Mark Armiento
January 25, 2015
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