About Your Coach, Jeff

For as long as I can remember, movement and the outdoors have been central to my life. Growing up in southern Maine, I spent my childhood exploring the woods, hiking, and swimming in the ocean. That love of adventure led me to the U.S. Naval Academy, where I earned a degree in aeronautical engineering before becoming a Naval Aviator and helicopter test pilot.

I spent over 13 years in the Navy, deploying overseas, instructing new pilots, and leading high-stakes flight test programs. I loved my career, but throughout my time in service I battled a series of injuries and systemic health challenges that slowly took away my ability to do the activities I loved. In the end, even just the small act of hiking up the hill behind my house could be overwhelming. This lasted until the end of 2018, when I was introduced to the Wim Hof Method of cold exposure and breathing. This wasn't an overnight cure; however, it reminded me of what it was like to feel alive.

Over the next years, I explored many different healing modalities and practices. Through trials, lessons, and plenty of errors, I slowly built a path forward—one that wasn't about avoiding movement but about building momentum. About meeting my body where it was and making small, consistent steps forward to return to the wilderness that journey not only led me towards recovery, but also to help others do the same.