Team and Partners
The KÖLD IMPACT team
THE FOUNDERS & ATHLETES
Alexandre Santerre
Therapist specializing in thermotherapy and cryotherapy, with training in Spain, Poland, and the United States.
Founder of the Quebec Academy of Thermotherapy.
At age 9, diagnosed with a tumor near the brain, leading to an 11-year struggle involving 15 operations, 5 tumors, hearing loss, severe infections, and other complications. After overcoming the illness at 20, he faced anxiety and partial deafness as a result.
Through reading and experimentation, Alexandre discovered the benefits of cold exposure and ice baths, which became an integral part of his daily life.
Mission: To guide his community toward better physical and mental health through the safe practice of cold exposure.
David Bérubé
A "high sensation seeker" who thrives on challenges of various kinds. An entrepreneur, climber, runner, fisherman, and avid outdoor enthusiast, he embraces positivity and the human will to surpass oneself.
Founder of Life’s Better Outside and Red Panda Eco.
Organizer of micro-events/adventures in the outdoors and guide at LBO Expériences.
Practitioner and advocate of daily cold plunges.
Mission: To promote the benefits of outdoor activity and nature on the psychological and physical balance of individuals.
Team
Kathy Defoy
Logistics Team, communication, and route / Support crew
Colin Rousseau
Photographer / Visual Media
Mélissa Defoy
Support crew
(Alex)
Thomas Doucet
Videographer
Aegir Medias
Sky Carpentier
Logistics Team, support Crew & nutrition (David)
Life's Better Outside
COLLABORATORS & PARTNERS
