Born: Seattle, Washington.

Education: Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology at the University of California at Santa Barbara.

Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Southern California
(Honored as Student of the Year)

Experience: Seven years as a Physical Therapist owner of Elite Performance and Rehabilitation in Santa Barbara, Ca. Six years as a personal trainer for athletes who have competed in World Championship
triathlon, running, and duathlon events.
Athletic Accomplishments: Triathlete for 16 years (Top
age group athlete at 7 Hawaiian Ironman World Championships); Ultra-marathoner (2nd overall 3x’s at
the Avalon 50-Mile Run).

Family: Mike lives with his lovely wife Anne and their two dogs Kiwi and Zip in Goleta, California.