MSc Clinical Exercise Physiology
Northumbria University, United Kingdom
ABOUT
A clinical foundation.
A broader perspective.
I’m Hyginus Echezona Okonkwo, a health science professional developing work across clinical physiology, research and data analytics.
My background.
I trained in human physiology, pharmacology and clinical exercise physiology. My experience includes cardiac diagnostics in Nigeria, an NHS clinical placement in Gateshead and person-centred residential support in the UK.
I’m interested in how exercise, physiological measurement and careful analysis can help us understand health and functional wellbeing.
Download my CV ↓EDUCATION & DEVELOPMENT
MSc Pharmacology, Therapeutics & Toxicology
University of Lagos, Nigeria
BSc Human Physiology
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria
Full Stack Data Science training
10Alytics · SQL, statistics, Python, visualisation and machine learning.
EXPERIENCE
Working with people.
Understanding the measurements.
Waking Night Residential Support Worker
Cambian Dilston College, Corbridge
Person-centred support for young people with autism, learning disabilities and complex needs. My responsibilities include periodic observations, safeguarding, care documentation and handovers.
Clinical Exercise Physiology Placement
Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead
MSc placement with exposure to cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and cardiac outpatient services. Supervised practical exposure to ECG, Holter monitoring, spirometry and echocardiography pathways, alongside observation in cardiac MRI and catheter laboratory services.
Cardiac Physiologist
Joe Nwiloh Heart Center
Transthoracic echocardiography, Doppler studies, ECG, Holter monitoring, vascular ultrasound and treadmill stress testing, with reports prepared for clinical review.
Additional care experience
Standby Healthcare: August 2024–May 2025.
One Care Solution: October 2023–September 2024.
EXERCISE & WELLNESS
Movement.
Function. Wellbeing.
My interests include exercise in chronic conditions, cardiovascular physiology, healthy ageing, balance and functional wellbeing.
This website presents my professional experience and work. For exercise and wellness enquiries, contact me to discuss availability and scope. Online appointments and clinical services are not currently bookable through this site.
Make an enquiry →PROFESSIONAL DIRECTION
Experience. Development. Purpose.
What I bring
Postgraduate training in clinical exercise physiology and pharmacology, cardiac physiology experience in Nigeria, a supervised NHS placement and co-authored research publications.
Research and publications →What I’m pursuing
I am developing practical skills in SQL, Python, statistics, machine learning and data visualisation through Full Stack Data Science training. I am also pursuing opportunities for doctoral research in exercise and health.
Explore my analytical work →What I want to build
My long-term aim is an evidence-led clinical exercise and wellness practice that connects physiological assessment, research and personalised support for physical function and wellbeing. This is a future ambition, not an operating clinic advertised through this website.
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