Dana is the best when it comes to mobility and movement patterns. She programs mobility work based on the demands of the sport, position, and individual athlete needs. I highly recommend Dana for group or individual work with athletes.
Hi, Iām Dana Santas
AKA THEĀ MOBILITY MAKER
Over the past twenty years working exclusively in professional sports as a mobility, breathing and mind-body coach to 45+ pro teams and serving nearly a decade as a health & wellness expert for CNN, my career and life have evolved to put me on a mission to use my experience and platform to help EVERYONEānot just elite athletesāBREATHE BETTER, MOVE BETTER and FEEL BETTER in their bodies and minds to perform better in their careers and live happier, healthier, more successful lives.
Thatās why I created this website: to EMPOWER YOU with access to the resources I use both, with pro athletes, and, personally, in my own life to unlock and cultivate our full potential!
So, whether youāre here looking for ways to help yourself or, as a coach or trainer, looking for ways to assist your clients, this site is designed for you.
- To get started, click on LEARN and check out my articles and program offerings.
- If youāre interested in bringing me in for a lecture, workshop or in-service, go to the HIRE page.
- Want to meet me at an event? Check out my schedule via the ATTEND button.
- Want access to the same resources my pro athletes & I use? Visit the PRODUCTSĀ page.
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MLB Strength & Conditioning Coach, Tampa Bay Rays
In my experience as a head strength and conditioning coach, itās obvious when you come across a ādifference maker.ā I can say without reservation: Dana is difference maker. She has the knowledge, andājust as importantāpersonality to get each individual to a new level. Danaās grit and energy maximizes her effectiveness and makes working with her a pleasure.
Former NFL Head Strength & Conditioning Coach, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Dana is an expert in human movement, specifically the improvement of limitations and dysfunctions revealed through assessment. She also knows how to relate to the players as well as the staff, which makes it a joy to have a close working relationship with her.
Head of Strength & Conditioning, Minnesotta Timberwolves
I met Dana when I was 18 and fresh into baseball. She was not only extremely smart but also understanding of what I needed. Since then, she has been a constant in my offseason and pregame routines, and I owe her a lot of credit for keeping my muscles loose and limber.
Milwaukee Brewers 1st Baseman
I had the privilege of getting to work with Dana Santas for the first time during 2019 Spring Training with the Philadelphia Phillies. I will forever appreciate the impact that Danaās mobility program has had on my baseball career. Not only has it helped me in my athletic performance and overall health, itās also helped me gain a reputation as a good mover amongst the other teams I have played for. The movement principles I learned from Dana are implemented into my life daily and I look forward to expanding those principles with her Better Baseball Mobility Program!
New York Yankees Catcher
I noticed a change and a feeling of relief quite instantly after the first couple warm ups and sessions I did with Dana. Not only did I feel freedom in my torso and hips, I almost felt like I was maybe a little taller, which might be hard to believe as Iām already 6ā7. These controlled breaths and movements were making a big impact on my posture. It has changed the way I prepare each day and each game I play.
New York Yankees All-Star Outfielder
When it comes to working with our athletes, thereās no one I trust more than Dana. She works to blend all aspects of mobility, stability and breathing, giving our players the tools they need to be successful. With her deep understanding of baseball athletes, sheās capable of individualizing routines to match their needs, not one size fits all. Sheās at the top of her game and a huge member of our performance team!
Asst. MLB Strength & Conditioning Coach, Philadelphia Phillies
Dana is on top of her game when it comes to dealing with athlete durability and performance. Based on her understanding of the demands of sport, Dana ensures safety throughout her mobility/stability work. She also gets the nuances of dealing with pro athletes, enabling her to communicate effectively in a group or one-on-one. Dana helps the best of the best reach their potential!
Former MLB Strength & Conditioning Coach, Philadelphia Phillies
About Dana Santas
NicknamedĀ the āMobility Maker,ā Dana Santas CSCS*D, E-RYT, isĀ a mobility, breathing and mind-body coach in professional sports, a best-selling author, health & wellness expert for CNN, inventor of the Mobility Maker bench, breathing and mind-body expert for the FocusCalm neurofeedback brain-training system, and an international presenter on ways we can breathe, move and feel better in our bodies and minds to bring out our best selves in our careers and lives.
Specializing in training athletes in MLB, NHL, NBA, NFL, MLS, PGA, WTA & WWE, Dana has experience consulting/training with 45+ professional sports teams and thousands of athletes worldwide.
She also proudly works with U.S. military, veterans and tactical athletes, including previously serving as exclusive mind-body coach for the Boston Fire Department.