Academia vs. industry: forging new pathways for scientists in the wellness space
My career has always landed at the intersection of science and wellness.
My career has always landed at the intersection of science and wellness. I began my journey as a personal trainer at the age of 18, and for the past 25 years I’ve been an avid supporter of the wellness industry, while also training, researching, and teaching in academia at some of the most elite universities in the country. If you’re not already familiar with my background, my work has examined nutrition, supplementation and physical activity interventions on muscle physiology, performance and recovery, as well as muscle related chronic disease.
Over time, and perhaps due to the fact that I’ve embraced both science and wellness, I’ve earned a reputation as a “mythbuster.” My goal has always been to bridge the gaps – primarily in ideology and mindset – that exist between my colleagues in these two divergent worlds.
I recently transitioned my research career from academia to the wellness industry, which has been an incredible learning experience – one that’s brought about a deeply personal and professional transformation.
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I’m excited to share that my work on the Restore Hyper Wellness Healthspan Project is being covered in the media. I recently led a study to assess changes in participants’ body composition, heart rate variability (HRV), and blood biomarkers after six months of consistent usage of wellness therapies including total body cryotherapy, photobiomodulation (red light therapy), mild hyperbaric oxygen chamber therapy (mHbOT), and compression and micronutrient therapy. The results were promising! Read more in this Athletech News article.
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