A Place to
Strengthen and Thrive
Keerthana Swaminathan is a Sport and Performance Psychologist who works with people navigating growth in high-pressure environments. Her work spans elite and youth sport, para-sport, leadership spaces, and the wider sporting ecosystem, helping athletes, families, and institutions align thinking, behaviour, and development in real-world settings. She is passionate about helping Indian athletes experience sport as a space for growth, possibility, and psychological safety, rather than pressure or fear.
President
Co-Director & Co-founder
ISSP-R Certified Practitioner
Consultant
Beliefs that Guide Every Conversation
Keerthana began by noticing what often goes unseen:
the moments of uncertainty beneath effort, the subtle decisions that shape performance,
and how systems and relationships influence growth.
Keerthana began by noticing what often goes unseen:
the moments of uncertainty beneath effort, the subtle decisions that shape performance, and how systems and relationships influence growth.
What she holds constant:
Psychological safety as a foundation for performance
Applied, evidence-based practice over abstract theory
No two people grow the same way
Athletes do not grow in isolation
Well-being is the foundation, not the reward
Setting The Standard
for Sport Psychology
As the President of the Indian Sports Psychologists' Association (INSPA), Keerthana Swaminathan is involved in shaping the professional ecosystem of sport psychology in India.
INSPA serves as the country’s recognised professional body for sport psychology practitioners and researchers, working to establish ethical guidelines, practitioner standards, education pathways, and responsible practice across sporting contexts.
Designing Integrated Growth
Co-founded in 2024 with Dr Harini Muralidharan, The Performance Doctor is a multidisciplinary performance centre that brings together sport psychology, physiotherapy, strength & conditioning, nutrition, and sports medicine.
It is athlete-centred rather than problem-led, delivering integrated support across athletes, families, teams, and performance environments.
Designing Integrated Growth
Here is a guided process to start your journey with
Keerthana and her team, shaped around your context and needs.
Here is a guided process to start your journey with Keerthana and her team, shaped around your context and needs.
The process begins with a simple enquiry to understand your situation, background, and what support you are seeking.
A brief call to clarify concerns, expectations, and immediate needs.
Keerthana reviews what’s needed and maps the right level of support.
You’ll be guided into one of these broad paths:
- Direction-focused support
- Steady check-ins over time
- A defined support journey
- Integrated Care Sessions
Advanced Training
Advance Certificate in REBT
(In Vivo, Mumbai- Official representation of Albert Ellis Institute, NY) (2020)
Play Zone Pro:
A Polyvagal-Informed Certificate for Wellness & Performance Coaches - Cohort 12 (2025)
Certifications
Step into Her World
Books
Research & Publications
Beyond talent and effort, there are patterns that quietly influence how people grow, cope, and decide. Her research examines these patterns and their implications for long-term development.
Thrive Talks (YouTube)
Listen to the latest conversations on growth, performance, and well-being.