Chris holds a Doctorate of Music from the University of Northern Colorado in classical piano performance and opera direction. During her doctoral studies she began diving in Guanaja, Honduras where she completed her initial certification in 2003. Chris’s interest in hyperbaric medicine was motivated by a class II DCS she suffered while diving in Cozumel that was a result of a PFO. While recovering from surgery, Chris successfully completed a Hyperbaric Medicine and Technology course as well as receiving her USCG MPIC Certification and DMT training. Chris is committed to being involved in the development and implementation of hyperbaric technology, particularly in third world countries.