From Boxer to Doctor: The Fighter Who’s Changing Modern Medicine | Dr. Josh Himes | Ep. 93
From the boxing ring to the lab — meet Dr. Josh Himes, a retired professional boxer turned clinical scientist who’s fighting a new kind of battle: the fight for your health.
In this powerful episode of “A Healthy Point of View”, host Sam Tejada dives into Dr. Josh’s incredible transformation from champion boxer to doctor, uncovering how his personal journey through trauma, loss, and discipline shaped his mission to redefine medicine.
Discover how he’s using hyperbaric oxygen therapy, regenerative medicine, and functional health to help athletes, firefighters, and everyday people recover from traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and prevent chronic illness before it starts.
You’ll learn:
- The shocking truth about dehydration and brain trauma in athletes
- Why proactive health beats reactive medicine every time
- How hyperbaric chambers and red light therapy accelerate recovery
- The link between faith, purpose, and healing
- Why Dr. Josh believes you must fight for your health — no one else will
This episode isn’t just about health — it’s about redemption, resilience, and redefining what it means to truly live.
- Josh Himes
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Dr. Josh Himes
Co-Owner of Pro Health Place Clinical Scientist & Board Certified Doctor of Functional Medicine. Former All Americas Champion
Dr. Josh Himes is a highly motivated and energetic professional with an unwavering commitment to success and accountability in everything he does. Known for his strong work ethic, dedication, interpersonal skills, and a continuous drive to improve, Dr. Himes brings passion and purpose to the field of health and safety.
His journey is anything but ordinary—transitioning from a career as a professional fighter to becoming a nationally recognized health and safety expert. This path reflects his lifelong commitment to excellence and protecting others. Determined to be the best in his field, Dr. Himes earned a Master’s degree in Health and Safety, a PhD in Health Education, and a second doctorate in Health and Safety Sciences.
Guided by the principle that everyone should leave work in the same condition they arrived—or better—Dr. Himes has made it his mission to ensure safe working environments across industries. His passion for immediate, effective response to workplace incidents led him to become an EMT and, later, a National Registered Paramedic.
Dr. Himes holds several prestigious professional certifications, including the CSP (Certified Safety Professional), ASP (Associate Safety Professional), and CHST (Construction Health and Safety Technician) designations through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP). He is also an authorized OSHA outreach trainer, having completed the OSHA 510, 500, and 502 courses.
With a career built on grit, education, and a heart for service, Dr. Josh Himes continues to raise the bar in workplace hea… Read More