We are actively collaborating with Dr. Ken Loh and the UCSD Armor Lab to study human performance through advanced sensor integration, including Motion Tape, in high-stress environments. Our research supports initiatives backed by the Office of Naval Research (ONR) and Naval Health Research Center (NHRC), addressing performance enhancement applicable to military and civilian contexts, aimed at improving cognitive readiness, neuromuscular efficiency, and injury prevention in military populations, including Navy firefighters and special operations personnel.By integrating neurological protocols into practical settings, we identify effective techniques, measure real-world outcomes, and refine training approaches that enhance resilience and optimize performance.

We are currently conducting a study with Xinyi Li, a PhD candidate at UCSD, examining the neurological and physiological impacts of nasal versus mouth breathing. This research explores how different breathing patterns influence brain signaling, motor control, and autonomic regulation during movement and recovery. A key focus of the study is to assess how nasal breathing may support postpartum women, particularly those recovering from C sections or managing diastasis recti, by improving core stability, reducing threat perception, and enhancing neuromuscular integration. The findings aim to inform new protocols for breath driven rehabilitation and will be presented at Stanford later this year.

We’re teaming up with Andrew Martinez and the powerhouse crew at Built Well for Birth to explore how maternal bracing strategies influence labor outcomes. Known for redefining prenatal, perinatal, and postnatal care, Andrew’s team blends sharp body awareness with intentional cueing to help mothers activate and relax the right areas at the right time. Together, we’re using tools like Motion Tape to deliver real time feedback on movement patterns, giving both practitioners and mothers a deeper understanding of what the body is doing under stress. We’re also integrating our neurological interventions to ensure consistent testing and improve nervous system signaling during all stages of birth prep and recovery. This collaboration is building smarter, safer, and more personalized birth protocols—one strong mama at a time.