John’s Ph.D. is in Exercise Physiology and his research area of expertise is on the effects of heat, cold, and high-altitude on human physical and cognitive performance.  John has been in the exercise science/fitness field for over 20 years and he is a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine and a Past-President of the New England Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine.

John uses Vinyasa Flow yoga to link the body-mind-spirit and to create balance between the analytical/rational mind and the intuitive/creative self.  He is currently pursuing his 200-hour certification through YogaFit.

When not working or teaching, John loves to spend time in the kitchen cooking with his wife, Nancy and coaching lacrosse and soccer for his two children, Michael and Colleen.