Dr. Jud Heugel racing in the High Cascades 100 event in Bend, OR
Two children throwing rocks into a body of water with distant mountains in the background.
Dr. Jud Heugel sitting and smiling in casual business attire against a gray backdrop.

Hi, I’m Jud.

I’m a pediatrician, health tech startup leader, husband, father and athlete living with my own mental health challenges. I bridge evidence-based sports psychology with lived experience to help athletes and striving humans turn struggle into strength.

As someone who draws strength from navigating the struggles, I know first-hand how maintaining equilibrium in your mental health is not only empowering but integral to achieving personal bests in sports and life. That’s why I’ve created The Balanced Athlete: a space to dive deep into the transformative journey of mental wellness in athletes and striving humans.

Dr. Jud describes the TBA mission