Breathing has always fascinated me as this unique biological process that is both essential but also controllable. Decades of respiratory research have enriched our understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of the respiratory system. While many traditions have recognized the value of breathing techniques for health and well-being, allied health professionals are just starting to grasp the why and how to manipulate breath.

I started as an athlete (skiing, running, cycling, climbing), but began my career in sports medicine rotations (3000+ hrs) with NCAA D1 basketball, football, track and field, and gymnastics. Later I worked in ski racing, rugby, and canoe racing with various roles (physiotherapist, strength & conditioning, analyst). Now I focus primarily on sports breathing from various angles: scholarly research, applied technology, coaching, and therapy.

I am motivated by the current need to identify and address breathing problems in sport by better understanding individual, environmental, and task constraints. I believe this requires a consideration of not only biochemistry but also biomechanics and psychophysiology. While pulmonology, respiratory research, and breathwork have much to offer, few people and programs currently synthesize this information into understandable, actionable knowledge - this is the space I seek to inspire.

PhD, Sport Science, 2023, Paris Lodron University Salzburg

MSc, Sports Biomechanics, 2019, Auckland University of Technology

BSc, Athletic Training, 2013, University of Michigan