Luke Unneland

  Luke Unneland Luke Unneland is a New York-based licensed clinical social worker and NASM-certified trainer focused on mind-body health, exercise-informed mental wellness, anxiety, depression, and stress recovery. Mental health is often discussed as though it exists only in our thoughts. We talk about emotions, beliefs, memories, and behaviors because they are the most visible parts of emotional wellbeing. Yet anyone who has experienced prolonged stress or anxiety knows that mental health is also deeply physical. A stressful week can leave muscles tight and sleep disrupted. Anxiety can cause a racing heart, shallow breathing, and restlessness. Depression often affects energy, motivation, and the ability to complete everyday tasks. These physical experiences remind us that the body and mind are not separate systems. They constantly influence one another. Luke Unneland's work emphasizes this connection by bringing together perspectives from clinical social work, education, and fitne...