
Hello!
Michael Marino, FNP-C, CRNA
Founder, Project Blue - Health Optimization
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With a lifelong passion for performance, precision, and people, I founded Project Blue – Health Optimization to help individuals and athletes achieve their highest potential, both in health and in sport.
My Story
My journey began in elite athletics as a competitive gymnast from an early age. Over the years, I earned multiple state, regional, and national titles, ranking 14th nationally. I competed on an athletic scholarship at The Ohio State University, helping lead the team to three Big Ten Championships and a second-place finish at NCAA Nationals. A major injury, requiring a total knee replacement, at the age of 16 introduced me to the power of recovery, resilience, and eventually, cycling - a sport I’ve pursued passionately across the globe. I now enjoy cycling as a Rapha ride leader and brand ambassador, for both Rapha and The Feed, in the Southern California cycling community.
Professionally, I bring a rare and comprehensive medical background as a dual board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Nurse Anesthetist. My clinical experience spans primary care, medical and surgical ICU, long-term care, a wide variety of anesthesia settings, and advanced patient monitoring - most notably through my clinical work in a research lab with Masimo, a global leader in non-invasive medical technology in Irvine, CA.
At Project Blue, I'm able to merge my medical expertise with my athletic background to offer concierge medical care and performance-focused health optimization. From traditional healthcare services to high-level endurance testing - including VO2 max, lactate thresholds, metabolic rate, hydration and sweat testing. My goal is to deliver actionable data and personalized strategies to help you train smarter, recover better, and perform at your peak.
I’ve partnered with trusted companies like Thorne and Fullscript to offer science-backed supplements and exclusive discounts to help support your journey.
Whether you're looking to optimize your general health or push the limits of your athletic performance, Project Blue is here to help you become the best version of yourself.
Get in Touch
Mailing Address:
174 W. Lincoln Ave. Unit 513
Anaheim, CA 92805
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