
The Origin of
Modern life has removed many of the natural stressors that once shaped resilience. FOCA was created to thoughtfully reintroduce structured challenge and recovery in a safe and scalable format. The result is a system that allows individuals to rebuild adaptive capacity through progressive exposure to physiologic stress.

Meet Steven J. Saltzman, M.D.

FOCA was developed by board-certified anesthesiologist, integrative medicine specialist, and author, Dr. Steve Saltzman. With wide-ranging training in nutrition, detoxification, oxygen therapies, exercise physiology, and adaptive health.
Dancing with Darwin: Challenge Therapies for Optimal Health

Humans have achieved something no other species has ever experienced: the ability to live in a state of constant comfort, but our bodies remain hard-wired for coping with intense physical and environmental challenge.
This book introduced Dr. Saltzman's natural model to overcome disease, promote longevity, and enhance athletic performance.