Joseph Nicholas Mach is an accomplished musician, artist, Gestalt/IFS coach and founder of Ten Ox Coaching. Joseph studied for 5 years with Steve Flynn, MA/CMT, learning Gestalt therapy, bio-energetics, qi gong and Internal Family Systems and he teaches these powerful tools in one-on-one sessions, group workshops and retreats. With an emphasis on presence and openness, Joseph brings a grounded, embodied approach to exploring and untangling your inner world.
February Update - All the Band-Aids
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NEWSLETTER - FEBRUARY 2026 Hello Reader, A few days ago I came across this quote while dropping my son off at his daycare/art school (Habibi’s Hutch): “Love is an action word Art is a contact sport Thus, all the band-aids” And it seemed like the perfect summation of this season of life and of my year 2026 so far. That is to say, I feel banged up. Like I am in some sort of testing phase - where the Universe says, “okay, now do it with one hand tied behind your back." Then, “okay, now blind-folded.” To the Universe’s credit, I will say - it’s working. I feel stronger, more resilient, more looseness in my grip. With my clients, I often use strength-training metaphors. Everyone understands, in order to get stronger you have to show up to the gym—not every once in awhile, not when it is convenient, but regularly. And the results are cumulative, and not always linear. Inner work is no different - except that the “results” are often harder to delineate than a bigger bicep or tighter abs. So, take a moment to assess your own inner ‘fitness’ journey: , I’m putting together another IFS/Gestalt group container (8 weeks) starting in April. Here’s what one client had to say about the last group experience: “In the group class, the “we-space” becomes something real and palpable, a collective nervous system holding each of us with compassion and depth. It’s impossible not to grow inside a field like that.” If you’re interested in being part of a powerful group experience in the spring, and getting some solid reps in - shoot me a quick reply here and I’ll send over details. Now Accepting New ClientsI love this work. I love sharing the tools I have learned; helping my clients navigate their inner world and then watching that ripple out into their external world in remarkable ways. And I also remember feeling SO NERVOUS to begin my inner exploration. It might not be time. But if you are feeling that call - what the Gurdjieff work calls "magnetic center" pulling you towards working on yourself - then I would love to explore with you.
Virtual or In-Person. For details on package rates and special trainings, visit www.tenoxcoaching.com. Upcoming Workshops & TalksMarch 4 - Integration Circle, Kuya Wellness 6-8pm Music UpdateMy music is still mostly on the back-burner these days, but TONIGHT Feb 13, I will be stepping back in to share some very special devotional songs at the Church of Conscious Harmony, for their "Winter Nights" music event. Free to the public, 7-8pm. Good impressions for your soul. It will be streaming as well - hope you can join! Upcoming Live PerformancesFriday, Feb 13 Church of Conscious Harmony 7pm (solo/ensemble) Joseph's Art
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Joseph Mach
Joseph Nicholas Mach is an accomplished musician, artist, Gestalt/IFS coach and founder of Ten Ox Coaching. Joseph studied for 5 years with Steve Flynn, MA/CMT, learning Gestalt therapy, bio-energetics, qi gong and Internal Family Systems and he teaches these powerful tools in one-on-one sessions, group workshops and retreats. With an emphasis on presence and openness, Joseph brings a grounded, embodied approach to exploring and untangling your inner world.
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