About Dr. Greg

At just 15, while training for Canada's National Youth Swim Team in Florida, I encountered a life-altering accident. I suffered severe injuries - multiple broken and dislocated vertebrae in my neck - while bodysurfing before a meet. Despite this, I was determined to swim competitively again.

Thanks to three months in traction, neurosurgery, and the unwavering support of my teammates, coaches, surgeon and physiotherapist, I not only fully recovered but returned to the pool, racing at Olympic Trials and during my university years.

Intrigued by the human body and how we can help it heal, I pursued studies in kinesiology. I obtained a Bachelor's degree, followed by a Master's and Ph.D. in exercise and respiratory physiology. My knowledge deepened through post-doctoral fellowships in respiratory medicine at Sick Kids Hospital and biomedical engineering at Toronto General Hospital.

Today, as a scientist and human physiologist, I channel my energy into exploring the extremes of human potential and making the science of the human body understandable and actionable. Currently, I serve as a Senior Scientist at the Hospital for Sick Children where I study how to improve the lives of children with chronic illnesses through physical activity and advanced imaging.

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I enjoy demystifying research and making it approachable and actionable. As a speaker I've been privileged to share the stage with the likes of Richard Branson, Steve Wozniak, and Deepak Chopra at events like TEDx, Mastermind Talks and The Titan Summit. As an author I've written five best-selling books: Superbodies, The Ripple Effect, The Focus Effect, Rest Refocus Recharge, and my latest, Powerhouse.

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One of my highlights was hosting the Gemini Award-winning Superbodies series for CTV at the 2010 and 2012 Olympics. This is probably the coolest thing I’ll ever do in my career :-).

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As the CEO and founder of Wells Performance, I aim to improve how we live our lives in all aspects, be it personally or professionally. I've had the honour of working with globally recognized individuals and leading organizations like Apple Computer, General Electric, Deloitte, KPMG, BMW, Audi, Salesforce and Samsung.

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Looking back, I see my accident at 15 as an unexpected catalyst that inspired my research and adventures. It serves as a reminder of life's fragility, the importance of health, and the thrill of exploration. My mission, through all my work and experiences, is to encourage others to stretch their boundaries and unlock their full potential.