

Dr. Derrick Nillissen: Sports Physical Therapy in the WNBA vs NBA
In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast - Dan is joined by Dr. Derrick Nillissen, PT, DPT, CSCS, SCS, to discuss his experiences as a Physical Therapist in both the WNBA and the NBA.
Derrick Nillissen is a Physical Therapist for the Phoenix Suns. Previously, Nillissen worked with the Phoenix Mercury as Physical Therapist and Head Strength and Conditioning Coach and served as a Physical Therapist with the Suns during Mercury off-seasons. Nillissen is residency trained, Board Certified as a Sports Clinical Specialist (SCS), and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). Nillissen played college basketball at Iowa Wesleyan and completed his DPT degree at Carroll University. A native of Wittenberg, Wisconsin, Nillissen resides in Phoenix with his wife and son. For more on Derrick, you can find him on Instagram @dnillissen
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