Dr. Greg Wells

Dr. Greg Wells is a scientist, human physiologist, and 5X bestselling author who has dedicated his career to understanding how the human body performs at its best – and translating that science into practical strategies for everyday life.

After breaking his neck at age 15 while training for Canada’s National Youth Swim Team, Dr. Wells underwent neurosurgery and extensive physiotherapy before returning to elite-level swimming. This experience ignited his lifelong passion for understanding human performance.

He went on to earn a Ph.D. in Human Physiology from the University of Toronto, completed post-doctoral fellowships at The Hospital for Sick Children and Toronto General Hospital, and served as a tenured professor at the University of Toronto. As a Senior Scientist at SickKids Hospital, he has published over 70 peer-reviewed scientific papers.

Throughout his career, Dr. Wells has worked as a physiologist for over 200 Olympians and served as Director of Sport Science for the Canadian Sport Institute. He hosted the award-winning Superbodies series, which aired on Olympic broadcasts worldwide during the Vancouver and London Games.

His five bestselling books – Superbodies, The Ripple Effect, The Focus Effect, Rest Refocus Recharge, and Powerhouse – have helped countless readers optimize their health and performance.

As a sought-after keynote speaker, Dr. Wells has shared stages with Richard Branson, Steve Wozniak, and Deepak Chopra at events like TEDx, Mastermind Talks, and The Titan Summit. Whether he’s helping teams navigate change, optimize wellbeing, or unlock peak performance, Dr. Wells delivers presentations that are grounded in science, packed with stories, and loaded with actionable strategies.