About Greg

"I work to help people deepen their consciousness and embodiment and elevate their experiential and relational capabilities to develop a more awake and fulfilling experience of themselves, each other, and of life."

Greg draws from over 3 decades of intensive inquiry and training in the nature of mind, body, the self, life, and relationships.

His study of mind, nature, and spirituality includes a degree in cognitive neuroscience, 9 months of silent meditation retreat, 2 years as a student and 3 years as a facilitator at Interchange Counseling Institute in San Francisco, and full course offering and teaching at Headwaters Outdoor School in Mt. Shasta. 

His practice in health, fitness, and nutrition include an upbringing immersed in nutrition and body awareness and 5 years of martial arts training in Qigong, Tai Chi, and Ninjitsu (Shodan black belt).

He is a great lover of music with 15 years of formal percussion and vocal training and 6 years as a semi-professional musician.

Greg's passion to deeply understand people, life and existence began at the age of 11.  From that time he has dedicated himself to a broad spectrum of education, training, and experience in science, nature, meditation, relationships, social structures, the business world, and counseling.   He has developed an integrated understanding of the human experience and how to awaken within and transform it.

Greg is a loving and compassionate counselor, guide and teacher of the human path. He is able to meet people in their essence and at their edges with care, clarity, and freedom from judgement.

Greg leverages his detailed understanding of the nature and use of intention, attention, thought, perception, emotion, and behavior to progress awareness, sensitivity, clarity, aliveness, and integration of the human experience.  He can help you awaken to more of what is happening within yourself and your life and support you in discovering and cultivating the fulfillment you were born for.

Education & Work

HOME (Hearts Opened, Minds Expanded) on Treasure Island, 2015-present
Co-Founder and Director
12,000 square foot San Francisco-based center for transformational education and events.

Interchange Counseling Institute, 2012-2015
Faculty
Facilitator for 3 year-long trainings ending in 2013, 2014, 2015.

Philips Healthcare, 2009-2015
Program Leader, Global Infrastructure & Cybersecurity
Strategic business technology leader responsible for change management of a global $250 million clinical production service delivery infrastructure.

Interchange Counseling Institute, 2010-2011
2nd counseling & coaching certification

IMS Forest Refuge, 2008-2009
5-month vipassana meditation retreat

Interchange Counseling Institute, 2007-2008
Counseling & coaching certification

Soundings of the Planet, 2000
Sonic Tribe: percussionist, vocalist

Planet Net, Inc. 1998-2007
Partner / Chief Technology Officer
B2B Internet Services and Solutions

Temple of the Full Autumn Moon, 1995-2000
 1st Dan: Shorinjin-Ryu Saito Ninjutsu, tàijíquán, aiki

Ginger Root Records, 1996-2000
Didginus: percussionist, vocalist
History of Martial Dance: percussionist

Headwaters Outdoor School, 1995-2001
Nature Awareness & Philosophy
Wilderness Skills & Survival

Intuitive Engineering, 1996-1999
Sole Proprietor
Web Application Development

Sheffield Lab, 1994
Earth Chants: percussionist

UCSD University Centers, 1990-1996
Programmer/Analyst
Enterprise network and systems manager.

University of California, San Diego, 1990-1995
B.S. Cognitive Science, Neuroscience
Music minor, Vocal Performance

Santa Barbara High School, 1986-1990
Most Outstanding Senior award.
President & 1st chair tenor, Madrigal Singers
3-year captain, Drum Corps
4-year 1st chair drummer, Jazz Band
2nd place: 1989 Epcot Center National High School Jazz Ensemble Competition (individual merit scholarship awarded to Boston Berklee College of Music)
3rd place: 1989 & 1990 Southern California High School Drum Line finals.
4.2 GPA
GATE Program