Join renowned routesetter Tonde Katiyo for a presentation on Athletic Empathy, followed by a discussion with guest panelists Dr. Carrie Cooper, DPT, Dr. Natasha Barnes, and Justen Sjong, and moderated by John Oungst. The live event took place on Friday, May 8th at 11am PST and is now available here for all to enjoy.
About Tonde
Tonde is a climber, setter and passionate about advancing route setting as an extension of the history and culture of climbing. He is the Director of Setting for the Bouldering Projects and lives in Seattle.
Dr. Carrie Cooper
Dr. Carrie Cooper has worked as a Physical Therapist and consultant with athletes internationally on the world cup circuit through the 2018 and 2019 competition seasons. She has published climbing medicine articles in The American Journal of Sports Medicine and The Journal of Hand Therapy. She lives in Salt Lake City, Utah where she works with athletes from a multitude of backgrounds and sports; rehabbing injuries and honing new movement patterns for optimal return to sport and work.
Dr. Natasha Barnes
Natasha Barnes is a Doctor of Chiropractic and Physiotherapy, and climbing & strength coach. She has been climbing for 21 years, has climbed V11 and 5.13d/14a, and is former bouldering National Champion. She’s also a competitive, nationally ranked powerlifter. Her mission is educating and empowering climbers to build resiliency through strength training and smart climbing programs.
Justen Sjong
Justen has been a passionate climber for nearly 3 decades and has established a few of the worlds hardest Free Big Walls. He was an early adopter of online coaching for climbing and has been a climbing coach for all abilities including some well-known professionals. Currently, he is the Senior Director of Programs & Route Setting for Planet Granite, Earth Treks and Movement Climbing + Fitness where he is trying to integrate those two departments for a more complete experience for the gym user. Justen lives in Louisville, Colorado with his wife and two sons.
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