About Me

That's me after an intense workout at a kid's playground in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Born in Tokyo, I was raised in diverse cities across the globe, including London, New York City, Toronto, and various places in California. I grew up in an athletic family, so I've always been passionate about fitness and competitive sports. As a kid, I ran track and field, and swam competitively, at a national and international level, for more than a decade.

I went on to attended McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada where I received my Bachelor’s of Science degree in Biochemistry. After graduating, I was a varsity swim coach and stayed active in swimming and various other sports. I wanted to continue learning about the effects of sports and athleticism on the body, so I attended Palmer Chiropractic College West to become a licensed chiropractor. I then began specializing in soft tissue chiropractic medicine, specifically focusing on Active Release Technique (ART), an integral method in the athletic world.

After spending seven years focused on chiropractic medicine, I also became a sports conditioning coach. I've been training clients, including local athletes and triathletes in the Los Angeles area ever since. I love interacting with people and helping them achieve what they never thought they could. No matter how big or small the goal, whether it’s helping a client lose those last 10 pounds or improving their time in a triathlon, it’s incredibly fulfilling to be a catalyst in helping people overcome obstacles and reach their goals.

I also feel compelled to educate the public on proper training and workout techniques, which is why I created the MAX Workouts training program and decided to create this blog. Practicing as a chiropractor and trainer has made me realize that there’s a lot of misinformation in the public and I feel obligated to show people the right way to train and get results faster.

I live in Toronto, Canada with my wife, Susan, and our dog, Peanut. In my spare time, I like to train with my wife and enjoy the outdoors.

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