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Dave Wood
Dave Wood is a man who knows exactly what it means to operate under intense pressure. With thirteen years of experience as an Intensive Care Paramedic and an extensive background as a Professional Ocean Lifeguard, Dave spent over a decade in high stakes environments where remaining calm and decisive was quite literally a matter of life and death. These years on the front lines didn't just shape his career, they honed his personal resilience, teaching him firsthand how the human body and mind navigate stress, recover from trauma, and maintain balance.
Despite his high level academic credentials and experience in high pressure worlds, Dave is known for being incredibly down to earth, approachable, and relatable. He is a person who values simplicity over jargon, possessing a unique ability to break down complex physiological concepts into everyday language. Dave understands the fast paced nature of the modern world and is deeply passionate about helping people find balance, reclaim their health, and live sustainably without burning out.
"Enjoy it all, embrace it all, and when there is stress just bring it in and relax into it. You need stress; it's a good thing when you embrace it and use it to your advantage." - Dave Wood
Work with Dave
As a specialist in stress control, recovery, and mental preparedness, Dave Wood is the founder of Integrated Training. Holding a Bachelor of Health Science and a Postgraduate Diploma, his work is firmly grounded in science, research, and a deep, intuitive understanding of how the body’s interconnected systems function. Dave specialises in identifying and correcting physical and neurological imbalances, helping individuals move out of chronic stress states and into sustainable physical and mental performance.
Through his platform, Dave bridges the gap between theory based knowledge and real world application. His expertise is trusted by a diverse range of high performers, from world class UFC athletes and professional sailors to corporate teams, emergency services, and special forces units. For anyone looking to recover from burnout, master their nervous system, or find balance in today’s demanding world, Dave co designs practical pathways that optimise health where it matters most, proving that true performance always begins with proper recovery.
Dave Wood
Reviews
"Finding a workshop that resonates with us as a business has been a challenge, and something I was willing to be patient in finding the right fit. We certainly have found that fit here! A day of being vulnerable, outside of comfort zones, learning how to operate and thrive in high-pressure environments... Everyone had plenty of positive takeaways and are off to action their learnings!"- Israel
"The Calm Under Pressure course was awesome! My team work constantly in high-pressure situations and the emphasis on recovery and breathing was a game-changer. We were able to implement the tools learnt straight away into our daily training routine." - Texas
"I came away feeling like I'd been on a retreat for a week, except this retreat included running up and down sand dunes and taking ice baths! Understanding proper breathing techniques and matching the rate and depth of my breathing to the intensity of exercise had profound effects on my endurance, focus, and recovery." - Kate
