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Short-Form Bio (less than 200 words):

Known as the “Mobility Maker,” Dana Santas CSCS*D, E-RYT, is a breathing, mobility, and mind-body coach in professional sports. She’s also a health & wellness expert for CNN, author of the book “Practical Solutions for Back Pain Relief,” breathing and mind-body expert for the FocusCalm neurofeedback brain-training system, inventor of the “Mobility Maker Bench,” and an international presenter on ways to breathe, move and feel better for performance enhancement and healthier, happier living.

Specializing in training athletes in MLB, NHL, NBA, NFL, MLS, PGA, WTA & WWE, Santas has nearly two decades of experience working with hundreds of athletes worldwide and contracted by more than 45+ teams, including the Tampa Bay Lightning, New York Yankees, Toronto Blue Jays, Philadelphia Phillies, Tampa Bay Rays, Minnesota Timberwolves, Orlando Magic, Boston Celtics, Houston Texans and many more.

She has also proudly worked with our military, special forces, first responders & veterans, including Joint Command at MacDill Air Force Base, the Boston Fire Department and Fairfax Criminal Justice Academy.

As a renowned health & wellness expert, Santas has been featured in/on hundreds of media outlets, including Sports Illustrated, ESPN, Men’s Health, CNN, Self Magazine, Prevention, Women’s World , Shape, Oxygen and more.

Bulleted Credentials Bio:

  • Known as the “Mobility Maker,” a Breathing, Mobility & Mind-Body Coach in professional sports with experience training/consulting with 45+ pro teams and hundreds of pro athletes in MLB, NHL, NFL, NBA, PGA & WTA
  • Mobility Consultant to World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE/NXT)
  • Wellness Consultant to Fairfax Criminal Justice Academy and other tactical athletes (military, special forces, first responders and veterans)
  • Contributing Health & Wellness Expert for CNN for the last ten years
  • Breathing and Mind-Body Expert for the FocusCalm neurofeedback brain-training system
  • Inventor of the “Mobility Maker Bench,” the most versatile training bench ever created
  • Best-selling Author of the Book “Practical Solutions for Back Pain Relief” (Althea Press 2018) and dozens of published articles
  • International Presenter on ways to breathe, move and feel better in our bodies and minds for performance enhancement and healthier, happier living.
  • Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist with Distinction (CSCS*D), Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) Certified, Functional Movement Systems (FMS) Certified, OnBaseU, Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT), Extensive coursework with Postural Restoration Institute (PRI), and courses with ACSM, NSCA, NASM, TRX & Anatomy Trains
  • On-air Fitness Expert for several local and syndicated news/entertainment shows, including Daytime TV and Bloom.
  • Featured in/on hundreds of media outlets worldwide, including Sports Illustrated, ESPN, Men’s Health, CNN, Self Magazine, Prevention, Women’s World, Shape, Oxygen, and more.
  • Graduated cum laude with a B.A. from Tufts University.

Mini Bio (50 words):

Dana Santas, AKA “Mobility Maker,” is a breathing, mobility, and mind-body coach in professional sports, a best-selling author, inventor, CNN health & wellness expert, and international presenter on ways to breathe, move and feel better for performance enhancement and healthier, happier living.

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