After a 20-year career as an equity trader in Hong Kong and Taiwan—where he experienced firsthand the intense pressures of the financial world—Ray found an unexpected path to relief through freediving. The profound sense of calm and control he discovered underwater led him to leave his corporate career behind.

Now an experienced freedive instructor, yoga teacher, and breathwork coach, Ray blends the science of breath, movement, and the ocean to help others master relaxation, stress management, and self-discovery. His holistic approach has been highly valued by successful startup founders, politicians, C-suite executives, entrepreneurs, and fellow finance professionals looking to manage stress, enhance focus, and cultivate resilience—both in and out of the water.

Elaine Hicks combines her expertise in psychotherapy, freediving, and nervous system regulation to help individuals unlock deep healing and resilience. With a background in trauma therapy, Elaine discovered that the ocean offers a uniquely powerful space for emotional release and transformation.

She has successfully worked with PTSD patients, using freediving as a therapeutic tool to help them regulate their nervous system, rebuild trust in their bodies, and find a sense of control and calm. Her approach has also been highly valued by students seeking to overcome mental blocks, manage stress, and reconnect with themselves through breath, water, and movement.



Elaine’s holistic method blends freediving, breathwork, and trauma-informed therapy, creating a safe and profound way to explore both the mind and the ocean’s depths. For those looking to heal, grow, and discover their inner strength, her work goes far beyond freediving—it’s about learning to breathe, let go, and dive deeper into one’s potential (pun intended).