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Fernando Bizo Silva FII #266
Fernando Bizo Silva
November 21, 2024, 1:40 am - F.I.I. Status: ACTIVE

Level 1 Instructor

Assistant Instructor

Lake Berryessa
Lake Berryessa, CA

Lake Tahoe
Meeks Bay Campground, CA

Hi, I'm Bizo! I'm currently based in Davis, Northern California. I am an ER doctor, diplomate in Diving and Marine Medicine, specialized in lung ultrasound and lung injuries. More recently I have had the honor to be invited to be part of the medical teams for Vertical Blue and Blue Element, caring for the best freedivers in history. On my free time you can find me somewhere deep below the surface of Lake Berryessa, or listening to whale songs in Maui. I am fascinated by the unique features of freediving physiology and the incredible things that happen to your body and your mind underwater. For me freediving is therapy and teacher. Each dive is a peek at our truest self, and we emerge with a new appreciation for the sights and colors of the world above water. In my teaching I emphasize the meditative side of freediving: using the breath to slow the heart and clear the mind, entering a state of deep relaxation ready for a deep dive. Check out my interview on Freedive Cafe (https://freedivecafe.com/2022/11/10/bizo-silva/), where I take a deep dive on my thoughts on diagnosis, prevention and management of pulmonary barotrauma, the future of freedive medicine, and many more geeky freedive medicine topics. I primarily teach private courses on location of your choice, but if you prefer a group class and you don't see one scheduled please send me an e-mail and we'll figure it out.