kopd Team
NATE
Clinical lead exercise physiologist & vt1 elite team member
With almost a decade of clinical experience, Nate brings a unique blend of skills to KOPD. He combines his expertise as an exercise physiologist with his experience as a kickboxer on the VT1 Elite Team. Nate's passion, knowledge, and substantial clinical practice are integral to delivering our unique Parkinson's-tailored programs.
tully
boxing & muay thai coach
Tully is a professional fighter and one of the elite team coaches at VT1. Also a qualified personal trainer, Tully brings his in-depth knowledge of Boxing and Muay Thai to our KOPD programs, helping participants build strength, coordination, and confidence.
OUR TEAM
The KOPD team merges fight sports finesse with exercise physiology to knock out Parkinson's disease one round at a time.
mikai
brazilian jiu-jitsu & mma coach
Mikai, a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu- Jitsu, has represented VT1 in numerous competitions. Currently studying psychology at university, Mikai aims to pursue his Masters in Sport Psychology. His keen understanding of the mind-body connection is a valuable asset to our KOPD community.
