Hidden Gems: Meet Derek Hutchins of Sailing Stone Performance

Today we’d like to introduce you to Derek Hutchins.

Hi Derek, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
My fitness journey started when I befriended a personal trainer at a gym in Colorado. I was a former athlete but had gotten out of shape and was looking to make some changes. My friend was training for a bodybuilding show and I became his training partner. He taught me so much about lifting weights and working out, when I thought I knew it all. Realizing I knew very little, I borrowed his personal training books and studied until I achieved my own nationally accredited certification.

From there, I completely transformed my own body and mind and devoted my life to helping others achieve their fitness goals.

I’ve worked with everyone from professional athletes, famous actors, business CEOs and every day ordinary folks looking to better their lives.

In 2013 I lost my grandmother to a sudden heart attack. It was the shock of that loss which lead me to finding the energy healing practice of Reiki. After having a few personal sessions and seeing how greatly it benefitted my mental health, I decided to study and get Reiki and EFT certified.

In 2016 I ended a highly abusive relationship in which I leaned heavily on Reiki and EFT to get me through and to start living and thriving.

When Covid 19 hit us in 2020 and the gyms shut down, and people were scared and stressed out, I started doing Mental Performance coaching.

I knew I had tools greater than just fitness and nutrition alone. The same tools which helped me heal after my marriage. so I began using Reiki and EFT to work with people to enhance their lives even deeper. Teaching them to release fears, stress, emotional blocks PTSD and personal identities which they no longer align with.

I am currently doing a combination of personal training and nutrition as well as Mental Performance Coaching to pay my bills.

But in the background, I am quietly working on a memoir about overcoming abuse and becoming your own person. As well as a fitness and travel app to help people stay on track while they are out of their normal environment.

Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
I’ve had many businesses between the ones I’ve previously mentioned, and there are always challenges to overcome. I created a supplement company and sold product on Amazon. I created a clothing company and ran into challenges when I partnered with family members. Even personal training can be difficult when you’re moving to new cities and having to start over creating business from ground zero.
One thing that’s remained a constant is that every obstacle you overcome, you gain self confidence and even if you close the doors on one business, you take all the knowledge you learned from the previous business to start the next one in a much more informed place.
The biggest challenges for me have always been getting out of my own head and just start with one easy step every day. Those steps build on each other and create larger results. You may not know the whole picture but you generally know the first step to starting and from there the next step is revealed and so on and so forth. Just keep moving forward and keep believing in yourself when the obstacles show up.

We’ve been impressed with Sailing Stone Performance , but for folks who might not be as familiar, what can you share with them about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
Sailing Stone Performance is a holistic brand known for helping people redesign their lives in mind body and spirit. I specialize in Mental Performance Coaching in where I guide people through the challenges and struggles of creating and obtaining their highest personal and professional goals. I combine physical exercise and training with nutrition to ensure your body is running as healthy as possible. But what really sets me apart is digging into the mental side of things. Why are you not reaching your goals? What’s got you self-sabotaging? What patterns are showing up in your life in which you wish were not longer your struggles? These are the questions I help answer for my students.
I’m most proud of the progress my students see when they fully commit to bettering all areas of their lives simultaneously and not just one.

I offer 1:1 or small group sessions for personal training
I offer 1:1 or group classes on EFT Tapping
I offer 1:1 coaching for nutrition
And I also offer a combination of all three for both individuals and for small groups.
My services are offered both in person and online.

What do you like and dislike about the city?
Moving from the Seattle area, I really love the sunshine and warm weather and the open spaces.

The challenge of living in surprise has been finding food and groceries we love that are close to our house. Everything is 20-30 mins away.

Pricing:

• Offerings and prices are based off of individual needs and best discussed on a consultation

Contact Info:

• Website: https://Www.derekhutchins.com
• Instagram: https://Www.instagram.com/derekhutchins
• Youtube: https://youtube.com/@sailingstone?si=dfMEluAOxoWiG7Pz