MINDFULNESS-BASED STRESS REDUCTION

What MINDFULNESS-BASED STRESS REDUCTION does

Best Life Yet! Consulting, operating under the brands Montrose Mindfulness and MINDFULNESS-BASED STRESS REDUCTION, is a sole proprietorship clinical psychology practice based in Montrose and Pasadena, California, run by Dr. Leslie A. Loubier, Psy.D. (License #20006). The practice delivers the standardized Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) curriculum originally developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, alongside the related Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) protocol. All instruction is delivered personally by Dr. Loubier, who completed professional training under Kabat-Zinn and Dr. Saki Santorelli and brings over 19 years of mindfulness meditation practice.

The core offering is the flagship MBSR program: an eight-week course consisting of weekly 2.5-hour in-person classes plus a day-long retreat in the sixth week, supported by guided audio CDs, a workbook, and 30-45 minutes of prescribed daily home practice. The methodology combines mindfulness meditation, body-scan techniques, gentle yoga-like stretching, group inquiry, and individually tailored instruction. A parallel MBCT eight-week course targets depression relapse prevention by integrating cognitive therapy with mindfulness meditation. Supplementary offerings include a 90-minute introductory meditation workshop, corporate/executive mindfulness training, and free day-long retreats for course alumni.

The business runs on a direct-to-consumer, instructor-led services model. Revenue is generated primarily through per-participant course fees ($595 standard; $395 scholarship rate for MBSR), corporate training engagements billed as professional services, $20 introductory workshops, and voluntary donations associated with alumni retreats. Distribution is exclusively in-person at the Montrose office or on-site at client organizations, with registration handled through MontroseMindfulness.com. The customer base is fragmented across individual wellness seekers, individuals managing depression/anxiety, and corporate clients in the greater Los Angeles region; the practice has also conducted workshops in Mexico. There is no technology platform, mobile app, digital product line, or external capital — operations are founder-led and bootstrapped.

Name

MINDFULNESS-BASED STRESS REDUCTION

Legal name

Best Life Yet! Consulting

Website

https://montrosemindfulness.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Best Life Yet! Consulting is a sole-proprietor clinical psychology practice in Montrose, California, run by Dr. Leslie Loubier, which delivers the standardized eight-week Jon Kabat-Zinn MBSR and MBCT mindfulness curricula in person to individuals and corporate clients in the Los Angeles region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mindfulness Training Services

NAICS

Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) (62133), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Mindfulness-Based Coaching & Training (MBSR/MBCT-style) (HSADAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Guided Meditation Instruction (1:1 & Group) (HSADAJAA), Corporate/Workplace Mindfulness & Stress-Reduction Programs (HSADAJAG), Stress Management & Burnout Prevention Coaching (HSADAGAD), Mindfulness, Meditation & Stress Management Education (EDAAAHAD), Meditation Retreats, Workshops & Immersive Programs (HSADAJAF)

Keywords

• Mindfulness training
• Stress reduction programs
• Cognitive therapy
• Meditation workshops
• Corporate wellness

Headquarters

HQ city

Montrose

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

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Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. MBSR Course Fees: Primary revenue stream from 8-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction courses. The standard course fee is $595, with a reduced scholarship rate of $395 for financially eligible participants. Payment flexibility includes credit card installments.
2. Corporate Training: Mindfulness training services provided to executives and corporate groups, offered as executive coaching and group training sessions for organizations seeking to enhance employee well-being and productivity.
3. Introduction to Mindfulness Workshop: 90-minute introductory workshop teaching basics of mindfulness meditation at $20 per participant. Limited class size ensures personal attention.
4. Day-Long Retreat: Full-day extended mindfulness practice retreats. Offered at no charge to MBSR/MBCT graduates, with voluntary donation opportunity to a scholarship fund.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

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Core offering

Best Life Yet! Consulting, operated by Dr. Leslie A. Loubier, Psy.D., delivers an 8-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program and an 8-week Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) program rooted in Jon Kabat-Zinn's methodology. The offering also includes corporate/executive mindfulness training, 90-minute introductory workshops, and day-long guided meditation retreats held in the Los Angeles foothill area.

Product overview

MINDFULNESS-BASED STRESS REDUCTION offers a portfolio of mindfulness training services centered around two primary programs: the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) eight-week course and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) eight-week program. These are complemented by corporate/executive training, introductory workshops, and day-long retreats. The MBSR course serves as the flagship offering, providing intensive weekly classes, gentle yoga, and guided home practice through audio CDs. The MBCT program specifically targets depression prevention by combining cognitive therapy principles with mindfulness meditation. Corporate training extends the offering to business clients seeking executive mindfulness coaching. All programs are delivered by Dr. Leslie Loubier at the Best Life Yet! Consulting office in Montrose, CA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MBSR (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction): An intensive eight-week training program to empower participants to take an active role in managing their health and wellness, based on the work of Jon Kabat-Zinn.
• MBCT (Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy)
• Corporate Mindfulness Training

Products and services

• Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) An eight-week intensive course teaching mindfulness meditation and mindful yoga practices to help participants manage stress, pain, and illness. Includes guided instruction, gentle stretching, inquiry exercises, group dialogue, and daily home assignments with audio files and workbook.
• Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) An eight-week program combining cognitive therapy with mindfulness meditation to prevent depression relapse, teaching participants to recognize and disentangle from negative thinking patterns and mood states.
• Corporate Mindfulness Training Executive mindfulness training for corporate settings, enhancing creativity, decision-making, executive functioning, and professional relationships through mindfulness practices.
• Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation Workshop A 90-minute introductory workshop teaching the basics of mindfulness meditation, including understanding how it decreases anxiety, depression, and hostility while improving health and well-being.
• Day-Long Retreat Extended guided meditation practice retreat offered to MBSR/MBCT graduates, providing community support and opportunities for deeper mindfulness practice in a tranquil setting.

Quantifiable outcome

• Research has shown that meditation practiced regularly (20 minutes twice daily) brings significant blood pressure reductions
• +2 more outcomes

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Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Feature2 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

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Broad incumbents

• Modern Health: Global mental health platform combining therapy, coaching, and self-guided content for enterprise clients. Competes for corporate mindfulness and mental health budgets that Montrose Mindfulness targets through its executive training program.
• Insight Timer: Free global meditation platform hosting thousands of teachers including MBSR-trained instructors. Provides a free or low-cost substitute for guided meditation content and live sessions, particularly attractive to MBSR graduates seeking ongoing practice support.
• 10% Happier: Evidence-based meditation and coaching app positioned around skeptical, results-oriented practitioners — overlapping with the MBSR audience seeking clinically-validated mindfulness. Includes corporate wellness offerings that compete for the same executive mindfulness training market.
• Calm: Leading consumer meditation and mindfulness app with millions of subscribers, also offering Calm Health for enterprise and clinical use cases. Broad incumbent competing for the same stress-reduction and sleep use cases that MBSR addresses.
• Headspace Health: Mass-market digital mindfulness and mental health platform offering guided meditation, sleep, and therapy services at consumer subscription pricing. Represents the broad incumbent alternative that absorbs demand from local in-person MBSR programs at a fraction of the price.

Direct peers

• Palouse Mindfulness: Online MBSR provider offering free and low-cost live MBSR courses to a global audience. Direct substitute for in-person MBSR that removes geographic friction and threatens local providers like Montrose Mindfulness with digital scale advantages.
• Brown University Mindfulness Center: Academic MBSR/MBCT program at a major research university offering mindfulness training and teacher certification. Comparable in scientific framing, curriculum, and clinical positioning, with greater institutional brand recognition.
• Duke Integrative Medicine: Academic integrative medicine program referenced by Montrose Mindfulness as a peer benchmark. Offers MBSR and mind-body medicine programs with clinical backing, representing larger-scale institutional competition in the same evidence-based mindfulness space.
• UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center (MARC): Academic medical center MBSR/MBCT program explicitly cited by Montrose Mindfulness as a peer reference. Offers MAPs (Mindful Awareness Practices) classes and MBSR teacher training in the greater Los Angeles area, making it a direct geographic competitor.
• UMass Memorial Center for Mindfulness: The originator of the MBSR program founded by Jon Kabat-Zinn, offering MBSR teacher training and certification. Directly comparable as a credentialed MBSR provider with scientific legitimacy and the same curriculum framework taught at Montrose Mindfulness.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mindfulness-based-stress-reduction

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Funding overview

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