Misha Sakharoff is an Integrative Health Engineer, Level 5 Buteyko Breathing Specialist, and the visionary founder of the Sakharoff Health Integrative Protocol™ (SHIP). With a background in telecommunications engineering, Misha changed course in 2009 after personally experiencing the effects of chronic stress and illness. Applying systems thinking to health, he developed a unique, multidisciplinary method that addresses the root causes of lifestyle-related disease through a synergy of five pillars: functional breathing, ketogenic nutrition, mental resilience, physical strength, and immune support.
Since then, Misha has helped over 2,500 individuals, whom he calls “peaceful warriors”, to make sustainable progress on their health and life goals. His motto, Education Instead of Medication, reflects his deep belief in the power of self-healing and lifestyle change. He collaborates with forward-thinking doctors and scientists worldwide, publishes in academic journals, and offers coaching, online programs, and immersive “Stay & Learn” retreats from his home on the Black Sea coast in Bulgaria.
In 2017, Pierre, now one of Misha’s valued colleagues, first reached out to join his program. At the time, Misha was only working in Danish and Russian, which made participation difficult. But in 2019, Pierre became part of Misha’s first English-language program, marking the beginning of a meaningful professional collaboration and lasting friendship.
Misha is also the founder of Breathing for Tennis, a performance optimization project tailored for athletes, where he integrates breathing science, focus training, and recovery strategies. Influenced by martial arts and Eastern philosophy, his approach blends scientific depth with personal discipline and creativity, including his passion for music.
As a speaker, coach, and educator, Misha is known for his clarity, depth, and ability to translate complex science into practical, life-changing action.