Sympathetic Activity & Cardiovascular Risk
Examining links between MSNA, blood pressure variability, and downstream vascular responsiveness in PTSD.
Healing Through Movement — Empowerment for the Mind and Body
Research scientist and educator investigating how exercise, sleep, and autonomic regulation shape cardiovascular and mental health, with a special focus on PTSD.
About
I am a researcher focused on autonomic physiology, exercise interventions, sleep health, and risk for cardiovascular disease. My work integrates clinical assessment, physiological monitoring, and translational research to improve outcomes for Veterans and trauma‑exposed populations.
Research
Current interests and active projects.
Sleep Disturbance & PTSD
Characterizing how sleep features contribute to autonomic imbalance and symptom severity.
Cardiorespiratory Fitness as a Modifier
Testing whether CRF buffers stress reactivity and improves autonomic balance.
Selected Publications
A few representative works. Full list on ResearchGate.
The Impact of Comorbid Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Sleep Disturbances on Sympathetic Nerve Activity in Individuals with Chronic Kidney Disease
Effect of High-intensity Interval Training Exercise on Sleep Quality in Women with Probable Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
Effects Of Exercise Training On Quality Of Life In Women With Post-traumatic Stress Disorder: 2517
Teaching
Courses and mentoring interests.
Autonomic Physiology
Seminar on human autonomic regulation, microneurography, and clinical translation.
Exercise Interventions
Design and evaluation of exercise trials in trauma‑exposed populations.
Research Methods
From study design to data visualization and reproducible reporting.
Contact
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