ABOUT ME
Sharmila Acharya
Helping high-pressure professionals stay sharp, steady, and well
Real-time, tactical nervous system tools designed to support clarity, control, and effectiveness under pressure
What makes Sharmila’s approach unique is her blend of clinical expertise and real-world relevance. Her workshops are grounded in science but designed for action—offering quick tools that professionals can use in real time to stay in their optimal gear, right on the job
Performance & Resilience Tactics™ is not a stress management program. It’s a system for sustainable performance, rapid recovery, and long-term adaptability, built for high-pressure roles.
Because when professionals can reset themselves on the go, they stay sharp under pressure and better support the people and communities they serve.
Hi, I’m Sharmila.
If you're in a high-intensity job, you know the toll of being “always on.” I help professionals shift out of overdrive and into your optimal gear using real-time tactical nervous system tools to support both performance and resilience.
Here's a glimpse of what I bring to our sessions:
Speaking, Writing, & Training Highlights
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Contributor, Police Chief Magazine (IACP)
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Police1 Special Contributor
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Alameda County Sheriff's Office (Supervisor Sessions)
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Stanford Hospital staff
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John Muir Health clinical team
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Bay Area medical teams
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California Lawyers Association (MCLE Competence)
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San Mateo County Bar Association (MCLE Competence)
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Contra Costa Bar Association (MCLE Competence)
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AAA
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Workday
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Blume Global
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Cogenics Consulting
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TRB & Associates
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San Ramon Unified School District
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BAINA
Professional Background & Training
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Founder, Performance & Resilience Tactics™
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Director of Wellness, The Spine & Pain Center of CA
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Master of Science in Physical Therapy from Boston University in 2001, Bachelor of Science in 1998
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Certified Yoga Teacher from Be Yoga in 2004
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John Barnes Myofascial Release from John Barnes in 2012-2013
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Craniosacral Therapy from Upledger Institute in 2014
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Certified Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher from School of Positive Transformation in 2021
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Certified Clinical Hypnosis through American Society of Clinical Hypnosis in 2024
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Certified Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness Practitioner in 2023
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Certified Trauma Sensitive Heart Math Practitioner in 2023
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Forward-Facing Professional Resilience in 2024
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Community Police Academy, San Ramon Police Department in 2024
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Forward-Facing Trauma Therapy in 2025
In every session, I aim to create a warm, grounded space. My approach is personal, practical, and rooted in both science and real-world situations. Whether I’m working one-on-one or with a team, I take time to understand your unique challenges and tailor Performance & Resilience Tactics (PRT) to help you shift from survival mode into your optimal zone.
Let’s connect—and explore how these tools can support you or your organization in order to Stay Sharp, Steady & Well.
MISSION
We are dedicated to providing you with innovative, evidence-based strategies that centers on not just helping you survive, but excel, in both your professional and personal life. Through Performance & Resilience Tactics, we deliver practical, science-backed mind-body tools that support self-regulation, performance, and sustainable well-being. By integrating a blend of physical therapy insights, breathwork, meditation, mindfulness, and clinical hypnosis, our goal is to unlock your full potential, enabling you to face challenges with resilience and maximum capability.
