Expert on Optimizing Human Performance
Physiologist | 5X Best Selling Author | Peak Performance Expert
Dr. Greg Wells is a scientist and human physiologist.
At 15, while training for Canada’s National Youth Swim Team, he broke his neck. After traction, neurosurgery and extensive physiotherapy, he returned to elite-level swimming.
This experience sparked his lifelong interest in the human body. He later earned a PhD in human physiology from the University of Toronto. He also completed post-doctoral fellowships at the Hospital for Sick Children and Toronto General Hospital.
During his studies, Dr. Wells worked as a physiologist for more than 200 Olympians. He also served as Director of Sport Science for the Canadian Sport Institute.
He continued his research as a tenured professor at the University of Toronto. In addition, he serves as a Senior Scientist at the Hospital for Sick Children. He has published more than 70 papers in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
Dr. Greg is passionate about making human science accessible to everyone. As a result, he hosted the award-winning Superbodies series for the Vancouver and London Olympic broadcasts.
He has written five best-selling books, including Superbodies, The Ripple Effect, The Focus Effect, Rest Refocus Recharge, and Powerhouse.
Dr. Wells has spoken to audiences worldwide at events such as TEDx, Mastermind Talks and The Titan Summit. He has shared the stage with Richard Branson, Steve Wozniak and Deepak Chopra.
Outside of work, Dr. Wells stays highly active. He has completed the Nanisivik Marathon north of the Arctic Circle, Ironman Canada, and the 11,000-kilometre Tour d’Afrique.
Today, Dr. Greg focuses on solving billion-person challenges, including sleeplessness, inactivity, metabolic syndrome and mental health. His goal is to help everyone live a limitless life.
Dr. Greg lives and works in Toronto with his family.
