About

The North Star Body

Elevating your impact via the art and science of live performance.

Hi. I’m Griffin.

I'm fascinated by the incredible power we all have to transform our physical experience and impact on the world. Through years of exploration across performance arts, education, and applied physiology, I've discovered how deeply our internal state shapes our external presence — and I'm on a mission to help others master this connection.

The spotlight has always been my second home. My love for performance has taken me from directing 400-person choirs to acting in films, experiences that taught me countless lessons about energy management and the nuanced art of commanding presence. And as an educational leader, I've lived the challenges of maintaining composure and impact during high-stakes presentations. These experiences don't just inform my coaching - they fuel my passion for helping others find their power.

But my own path began far from peak performance.

Growing up as an overweight kid who struggled with physical confidence, I didn’t formally exercise until age 20. The transformation I experienced thereafter sparked an endless curiosity about the human body and led me down a path of intensive study in exercise science, biomechanics, and integrative health.

My earlier professional journey from performing arts educator to school administrator taught me not just how to teach effectively, but how to command attention and deliver high-stakes presentations that move people to action.

Yet even with all of this knowledge and experience, it wasn't until I discovered the intricacies of breath science that I truly understood the physiological foundation for peak performance. This revelation became the cornerstone of my coaching methodology, combining scientific precision with practical performance wisdom.

What excites me most is seeing the moment when clients discover their own capacity for transformation. Through years of working with diverse students and clients, I've witnessed countless breakthrough moments when someone realizes they have far more control over their experience — and their impact — than they ever imagined.

Now based in Tangier, Morocco, after relocating from Boston in 2017, I maintain a global coaching practice while continuing my own journey of exploration and growth. When not working with clients, you'll find me pursuing my own physical practice, writing, sharing laughs with loved ones, or traveling and learning about the world.

I believe everyone deserves to experience the freedom and power that comes with a physiology-first approach to performance.

If you’d like to explore working together, you can apply for 1:1 coaching below.

Griffin’s Credentials

  • Bachelor of Music Education (Vocal) — The Hartt School

  • Functional Physiology Specialist — Physiology First

  • Integrative Health Practitioner — IHP Institute

  • Breath Science Practitioner — Performance Through Health

  • Oxygen Advantage® Advanced Breathing Instructor

  • One of a Kind Fitness Certified Coach

  • XPT Certified Performance Breathing Coach

  • ISSA Master Trainer & Sports Nutrition Specialist

  • NCCPT Certified Yoga Instructor

  • Animal Flow® Level 1 Instructor

  • Certified Trauma-Informed Coach (Centre for Healing)

Contact me.

hello@thenorthstarbody.com
(978) 335-9770