Braun Performance and Rehab

In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Atanas Valev, Certified Nutritionist through Cornell University, to discuss his experience and journey with Lyme Disease  Atanas is the founder and CYO (Chief Yogurt Officer) of Trimona Yogurt, a company that makes Bulgarian style yogurt from grass-fed cow’s milk with farms in Pennsylvania. The company has both traditional yogurt and superfood blend yogurt varieties, and is my PREFERRED type of yogurt to eat (the protect flavor of beet & acai is INCREDIBLE!). Atanas is also a 2 time Library of Congress speaker and immigrated to the US from Bulgaria as he shares in todays podcast. For more on Atanas and Trimona Yogurt, you can find them on Instagram, or at trimonafoods.com  To keep up to date with everything we are currently doing on the podcast, be sure to subscribe and follow @brawnbody on social media! Episode Sponsors: MedBridge: https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/brawn-body-training or Coupon Code "BRAWN" for 40% off your annual subscription! CTM Band: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band coupon code "BRAWN10" = 10% off! TRX: trxtraining.com coupon code "TRX20BRAWN" = 20% off Red Light Therapy through Hooga Health: hoogahealth.com coupon code "brawn" = 12% off Ice shaker affiliate link: https://www.iceshaker.com?sca_ref=1520881.zOJLysQzKe Training Mask: "BRAWN" = 20% off at checkout https://www.trainingmask.com?sca_ref=2486863.iestbx9x1n Make sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared! Check out everything Dan is up to, including blog posts, fitness programs, and more by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/brawnbodytraining Liked this episode? Leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform!

In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Dr. Matt Midkiff, PT, DPT, CSCS to discuss various "pet peeves" in the world of Physical Therapy. The two discuss a variety of topics ranging from "HUM" clinics to lack of progression of exercises to inability to engage with a patient/client and so much more! As noted - the purpose of the episode is to shed light on areas that the PT field can improve on to help the profession evolve and move forward! Dr. Matt Midkiff grew up in Asheville, North Carolina then moved to California after being recruited to play soccer for Westmont College in Santa Barbra. After his family relocated to the Phoenix area, he decided to attend A.T. Still University of Health Sciences in Mesa to obtain his Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Matt’s interest in physical therapy stems from his experiences as a young athlete. After dislocating his shoulder twice while training, he had to undergo surgery. However, this turned into a positive— his good experience with physical therapy post-surgery made him realize the career would be a good fit for him. When not working, Matt enjoys working out and competes in natural bodybuilding shows. He loves spending time with his wife and three kids, and has also coached soccer in the community for 20 years. He is working toward making his Gilbert physical therapy clinic a leading force in treating and preventing knee and ankle soccer injuries, especially among female athletes. He is also building a golf business at the clinic, and is a certified Golf Performance Specialist by Nike and the Gray Institute. His goal for Foothills in the future is to create an amazing patient experience that people enjoy coming to; he calls it the Cheers of physical therapy. “People come back to the clinic a year after they’ve finished physical therapy just to say hi,” he says. “We want people to enjoy working with our staff, and the staff to enjoy being there. That’s what sets us apart from the rest.” For more on Matt, you can find him on Instagram @sportsptmidkiff_fit or Tiktok @sports_pt_fit_midkiff To keep up to date with everything we are currently doing on the podcast, be sure to subscribe and follow @brawnbody on social media! Episode Sponsors: MedBridge: https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/brawn-body-training or Coupon Code "BRAWN" for 40% off your annual subscription! CTM Band: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band coupon code "BRAWN10" = 10% off! TRX: trxtraining.com coupon code "TRX20BRAWN" = 20% off Red Light Therapy through Hooga Health: hoogahealth.com coupon code "brawn" = 12% off Ice shaker affiliate link: https://www.iceshaker.com?sca_ref=1520881.zOJLysQzKe Training Mask: "BRAWN" = 20% off at checkout https://www.trainingmask.com?sca_ref=2486863.iestbx9x1n Make sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared! Check out everything Dan is up to, including blog posts, fitness programs, and more by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/brawnbodytraining Liked this episode? Leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform!

In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Dr. Brad Simpson, PT, DPT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT to discuss Spine Manipulation with an emphasis on the thoracic spine. The two also discuss use of Brad's TMT device to help with manipulation of the thoracic spine.  Dr. Brad Simpson has worked in outpatient orthopaedics, as a physical therapist, for over fifteen years. He is passionate about learning the ‘whole’ patient, spending the time deciphering a person’s history and clinical picture to best treat each individual uniquely. His love for teaching leads to patients becoming empowered, learning how to manage their bodies and properly progress back to their hobbies and sports. Brad’s accomplishments in PT are a testament to his pursuit of excellence, something he is continuing to happily seek as he keeps evolving with research and clinical experience. Brad loves staying active with his family in the Pacific Northwest, going on hikes and camping, golfing, paddle boarding, and spending quality time with his daughter and Maltese puppy. “Each knee pain patient is treated differently, even if their pain is in the same location and hurts the same as somebody else. The patient’s background, their injury history, job demands, home-life, socioeconomic background, etc., all play into a patient’s ‘pain experience’. Building a program unique to each person’s needs is rewarding. Even better is seeing them get back to the hobbies they were limited in prior to coming to Reflex.” For more on Brad, you can find him at https://reflexknees.com/provider/brad-simpson-dpt-ocs or check out his TMT here: https://www.amazon.com/TMT-Thoracic-Manipulation-Spinal-Black/dp/B07CR3XVHJ  To keep up to date with everything we are currently doing on the podcast, be sure to subscribe and follow @brawnbody on social media! Episode Sponsors: MedBridge: https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/brawn-body-training or Coupon Code "BRAWN" for 40% off your annual subscription! CTM Band: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band coupon code "BRAWN10" = 10% off! TRX: trxtraining.com coupon code "TRX20BRAWN" = 20% off Red Light Therapy through Hooga Health: hoogahealth.com coupon code "brawn" = 12% off Ice shaker affiliate link: https://www.iceshaker.com?sca_ref=1520881.zOJLysQzKe Training Mask: "BRAWN" = 20% off at checkout https://www.trainingmask.com?sca_ref=2486863.iestbx9x1n Make sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared! Check out everything Dan is up to, including blog posts, fitness programs, and more by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/brawnbodytraining Liked this episode? Leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform!

In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Dr. Will Waterman, Head of Performance and Sports Science at Proteus Motion.  TECHNOLOGY HAS REVOLUTIONIZED THE HEALTH & FITNESS INDUSTRY, BUT STRENGTH & POWER STILL CAN’T BE MEASURED EFFECTIVELY. Because to measure strength and power for movements you perform in real life, you need forces in 3 dimensions. Equipment like free weights and cable machines can only provide forces in 1 or 2 dimensions. To unlock the next revolution in human performance and fitness technology requires a total reinvention of resistance training. Head over to proteusmotion.com or @proteusmotion on social media to find out more!  Will Waterman, PT, DPT, OCS, PRC, COMT, CSCS Will Waterman is currently the Head of Performance and Sports Science at Proteus Motion. Before joining Proteus, Will practiced as a sports and orthopedic-focused physical therapist for 10 years which included roles as the head physical therapist with DePaul University’s D1 Athletes in Chicago, IL, Stanford Health Care in the Bay Area, as well as running his own PT consulting business. He received his B.S. in Exercise and Sports Science from the University of Georgia in 2007 before receiving his Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) from the Medical College of Georgia in 2010. Will has pursued multiple specialties including board certifications as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) from the American Physical Therapy Association, his Postural Restoration Certification (PRC) from the Postural Restoration Institute, a certification as an Orthopedic Manual Therapist (COMT) from the Ola Grimsby Institute, and a certification as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) from the National Strength and Conditioning Association. As a self-described “body nerd”, Will has competed in numerous sports and athletic endeavors. He was a multi-sport youth athlete in Basketball, Football, Baseball, Wrestling, and Swimming. As is the case for many physical therapists, multiple injuries sparked his initial interest in physical therapy and training. During PT school, Will competed nationally in Olympic Weightlifting and more recently competed in Cycling as well as Triathlon at the national level. In addition to being a “body-nerd”, he is also a self-described “car-guy” that enjoys watching racing and taking his car to the track. He and his wife Jean are originally from Atlanta, Georgia, and enjoy traveling during their free time. To keep up to date with everything we are currently doing on the podcast, be sure to subscribe and follow @brawnbody on social media! Episode Sponsors: MedBridge: https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/brawn-body-training or Coupon Code "BRAWN" for 40% off your annual subscription! CTM Band: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band coupon code "BRAWN10" = 10% off! TRX: trxtraining.com coupon code "TRX20BRAWN" = 20% off Red Light Therapy through Hooga Health: hoogahealth.com coupon code "brawn" = 12% off Ice shaker affiliate link: https://www.iceshaker.com?sca_ref=1520881.zOJLysQzKe Training Mask: "BRAWN" = 20% off at checkout https://www.trainingmask.com?sca_ref=2486863.iestbx9x1n Make sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared! Check out everything Dan is up to, including blog posts, fitness programs, and more by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/brawnbodytraining Liked this episode? Leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform!

In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Dr. Kelly & Juliet Starrett to discuss their personal journey in business, fitness, and overall success. The three discuss the role the Starrett's played in the birth of performance therapy, how they achieved success despite countless obstacles, and share valuable insight on the cost of success!  Juliet Starrett currently serves as CEO of The Ready State, a media-based health and wellness SaaS and ecommerce company she founded with her husband. The company disrupted the fitness industry with the creation of a completely new market category of movement and mobility SaaS content. Juliet’s comprehensive branding and marketing strategy for this new category resulted in explosive multi-channel social media growth of more than 1 million followers and a 60+% increase in subscribers. The Ready State now a multimillion-dollar company, with 50% year-over-year growth and a client list that includes the U.S. military, professional sports teams, and Olympians. Dr. Kelly Starrett is a coach, physical therapist, two-time New York Times & Wall Street Journal bestselling author, speaker, and co-founder of The Ready State, the world's most comprehensive collection of guided movement, mechanics, and mobility instructional videos.  Kelly’s clients include professional athletes in the NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLB. He also works with Olympic gold-medalists, Tour de France cyclists, world-and national-record-holding Olympic lifting and power athletes, CrossFit Games medalists, ballet dancers, military personnel, and competitive age-division athletes  In his athletic career, Kelly paddled whitewater slalom canoe on the US Canoe and Kayak Teams. He lead the Men’s Whitewater Rafting Team to two national titles and competed in two World Championships.  The Ready State offers a Virtual Mobility Coach, which provides users guided mobilization videos customized for your body and lifestyle, including a personal “pain prescription” to fix your aches and stiffness, guided pre- and post-exercise mobilizations tailored for your training and sports schedule, and mobilizations for your “off” days to maintain your range-of-motion and reduce your risk of injury. You can get 14 days of this amazing coaching service FREE by going to https://thereadystate.com/free-trial-profile/  For more on Kelly, Juliet, and The Ready State, be sure to check out thereadystate.com and @thereadystate on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, AND TikTok! To keep up to date with everything we are currently doing on the podcast, be sure to subscribe and follow @brawnbody on social media! Episode Sponsors: MedBridge: https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/brawn-body-training or Coupon Code "BRAWN" for 40% off your annual subscription! CTM Band: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band coupon code "BRAWN10" = 10% off! TRX: trxtraining.com coupon code "TRX20BRAWN" = 20% off Red Light Therapy through Hooga Health: hoogahealth.com coupon code "brawn" = 12% off Ice shaker affiliate link: https://www.iceshaker.com?sca_ref=1520881.zOJLysQzKe Training Mask: "BRAWN" = 20% off at checkout https://www.trainingmask.com?sca_ref=2486863.iestbx9x1n Make sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared! Check out everything Dan is up to, including blog posts, fitness programs, and more by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/brawnbodytraining Liked this episode? Leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform!

In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Zakary Morris to discuss Kettlebell Training, how to master complex kettlebell movements such as the snatch, Turkish getup, bent press, benefits of training with kettlebells, and so much more! Zakary Morris is a self-published author and a Strongfirst SFG1 certified kettlebell instructor who is devoted to exploring the possibilities of training with kettlebells in order to help people become stronger. He is the author of “Simple Snatch Programming” and “Wielding Excalibur” which is geared toward improving the kettlebell snatch and the bottom up press respectively. Zak graduated from Western Governors University in 2018 and completed an MBA with an IT Management concentration. Over the past two years, Zak has developed communities within Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok while connecting with like-minded people and focusing upon camaraderie, shared interest, and becoming better as an athlete. When he is not training, Zak is a systems administrator and has worked in the banking industry for the last 11 years. For more on Zak, you can find him at Zak Morris on Facebook as well as wandering_girevik on IG and TikTok.  You can check out Zak's Amazon author page and purchase his books here: https://www.amazon.com/ZAKARY-MORRIS/e/B09JN25V4G/ref=aufs_dp_fta_dsk  To keep up to date with everything we are currently doing on the podcast, be sure to subscribe and follow @brawnbody on social media! Episode Sponsors: MedBridge: https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/brawn-body-training or Coupon Code "BRAWN" for 40% off your annual subscription! CTM Band: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band coupon code "BRAWN10" = 10% off! TRX: trxtraining.com coupon code "TRX20BRAWN" = 20% off Red Light Therapy through Hooga Health: hoogahealth.com coupon code "brawn" = 12% off Ice shaker affiliate link: https://www.iceshaker.com?sca_ref=1520881.zOJLysQzKe Training Mask: "BRAWN" = 20% off at checkout https://www.trainingmask.com?sca_ref=2486863.iestbx9x1n Make sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared! Check out everything Dan is up to, including blog posts, fitness programs, and more by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/brawnbodytraining Liked this episode? Leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform!

In the 200th episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by none other than his high school best friend, Zach Conrad. The two discuss Zach's journey from early life through college football up to his current success as an engineer. The duo also reflect on their senior year football season together, the work they put in lifting together, lessons from their life, and their friendship, sharing their insight, advice, and lessons learned to motivate and inspire others. Zach Conrad is a good friend and former high school football teammate of Dan. Graduating from Marietta College with a B.S. in Petroleum Engineering in 2020, he was recently featured in the American Petroleum Institute's 2022 National ad campaign: "The State of American Energy", where he shared his life story of growing up in a small town with big dreams and great mentors. Prior to trading in his cleats for work boots during his junior year of college, Zach was an Academic All Conference long snapper in the Division III Ohio Athletic Conference following a successful high school career as an All-State linebacker. To keep up to date with everything we are currently doing on the podcast, be sure to subscribe and follow @brawnbody on social media!  Episode Sponsors:  MedBridge: https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/brawn-body-training or Coupon Code "BRAWN" for 40% off your annual subscription!  CTM Band: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band coupon code "BRAWN10" = 10% off!  TRX: trxtraining.com coupon code "TRX20BRAWN" = 20% off  Red Light Therapy through Hooga Health: hoogahealth.com coupon code "brawn" = 12% off  Ice shaker affiliate link: https://www.iceshaker.com?sca_ref=1520881.zOJLysQzKe  Training Mask: "BRAWN" = 20% off at checkout https://www.trainingmask.com?sca_ref=2486863.iestbx9x1n  Make sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared!  Check out everything Dan is up to, including blog posts, fitness programs, and more by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/brawnbodytraining  Liked this episode? Leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform!

In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined for the second time this year by the KING of strength and speed development in athletes, coach Bob King. Dan and Bob discuss Bob's journey through coaching high school football in Texas to the coaching strategies he implemented as a strength and speed coach for the Dallas Mavericks, Cowboys, FC Dallas, and Olympians. Bob specifically hits several concepts that allowed him to pioneer the way many coaches now train speed.  Bob King is a man who needs no introduction - he is the KING of speed training, and a pioneer of the way athletes should train. He has one of the most impressive resumes one will ever see: 7 years as the head strength coach for the Dallas Mavericks, 7 years as the head strength coach for FC Dallas, 3 Super Bowl Championships during his tenure as the Dallas Cowboys Strength & Speed Coach and has coached multiple gold medal Olympians. He uses a unique formula to help every athlete improve and maximize their potential. For more on Bob - check out his social media channels @coachbobking - he is on all platforms (INCLUDING TikTok!). You can also view his website kingsportstraining.com where you can sign up for a membership and access valuable insight on program design, training courses, exercises and drills, and so much more directly from Bob himself! Dan himself is a member and has learned a lot! To keep up to date with everything we are currently doing on the podcast, be sure to subscribe and follow @brawnbody on social media! Episode Sponsors: MedBridge: https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/brawn-body-training or Coupon Code "BRAWN" for 40% off your annual subscription! CTM Band: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band coupon code "BRAWN10" = 10% off! TRX: trxtraining.com coupon code "TRX20BRAWN" = 20% off Red Light Therapy through Hooga Health: hoogahealth.com coupon code "brawn" = 12% off Ice shaker affiliate link: https://www.iceshaker.com?sca_ref=1520881.zOJLysQzKe Training Mask: "BRAWN" = 20% off at checkout https://www.trainingmask.com?sca_ref=2486863.iestbx9x1n Make sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared! Check out everything Dan is up to, including blog posts, fitness programs, and more by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/brawnbodytraining Liked this episode? Leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform!

In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Kara O'Rourke to discuss her journey in bodybuilding despite being diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. Kara is a trailblazer who is proving that nothing can hold you back with the right mindset and determination!   Kara is a bodybuilder and type one diabetic dedicated to educating and inspiring people within the fitness industry. Having been diagnosed with diabetes at the age of 6, she is a living example of how a disability is not a limitation in life. She showcases this by continually progressing and learning how to successfully manage her diabetes while juggling the difficulties of bodybuilding to truly show that there are no limits to what you can be done when you have passion for it. For more on Kara, you can find her on social media @karalifts To keep up to date with everything we are currently doing on the podcast, be sure to subscribe and follow @brawnbody on social media! Episode Sponsors: MedBridge: https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/brawn-body-training or Coupon Code "BRAWN" for 40% off your annual subscription!  CTM Band: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band coupon code "BRAWN10" = 10% off! TRX: trxtraining.com coupon code "TRX20BRAWN" = 20% off Red Light Therapy through Hooga Health: hoogahealth.com coupon code "brawn" = 12% off Ice shaker affiliate link: https://www.iceshaker.com?sca_ref=1520881.zOJLysQzKe Training Mask: "BRAWN" = 20% off at checkout https://www.trainingmask.com?sca_ref=2486863.iestbx9x1n Make sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared! Check out everything Dan is up to, including blog posts, fitness programs, and more by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/brawnbodytraining Liked this episode? Leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform!

In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Dr. Sabrina Strickland from Hospital for Special Surgery to discuss common knee injuries and surgical interventions, including ACL tears, patellar instability, patellar tracking issues, osteoarthritis of the knee, injections for knee pain, skiing injuries, and more!  Dr. Sabrina Strickland is board certified in sports medicine and orthopedic surgery at HSS, where she specializes in patellofemoral surgery for instability, cartilage disease, ACL and meniscal surgery and shoulder surgery. She completed her residency and fellowship in sports medicine at HSS after completing medical school at Rush in Chicago. Prior to that, Dr. Strickland received her BA from Cornell University. Currently, Dr. Strickland is an associate professor of orthopedic surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College. She retired from her part-time position as the Chief of Orthopedics at the VA in 2012 after seven years of service. Dr. Strickland is also the co-founder of the HSS Patellofemoral Center Dr. Strickland is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, and the Arthroscopy Association of North America. Her research focuses on the knee joint, specifically cartilage transplants, patellofemoral arthritis and instability, and ACL and meniscal repair. Prior to pursuing her medical career, Dr. Strickland was a ski instructor during college at Stratton and spent a year skiing in Crested Butte, Colorado where she still has a home. She has 3 daughters who all ski raced and now one is graduating from Hotchkiss and going to Boston College next year, one is graduating from Berkshire and going to Cornell and a third who is finishing up her sophomore year at Cornell. In her spare time, Dr. Strickland enjoys skiing, hiking near her home in Salisbury, CT, and paddle boarding on Twin Lakes. For more on Dr. Strickland, you can find her at https://www.hss.edu/physicians_strickland-sabrina.asp or by visiting her website https://sabrinastrickland.com/  To keep up to date with everything we are currently doing on the podcast, be sure to subscribe and follow @brawnbody on social media! Episode Sponsors: CTM Band- https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band coupon code "BRAWN10" = 10% off! TRX- trxtraining.com coupon code "TRX20BRAWN" = 20% off Red Light Therapy through Hooga Health: hoogahealth.com coupon code "brawn" = 12% off Ice shaker affiliate link: https://www.iceshaker.com?sca_ref=1520881.zOJLysQzKe Training Mask: "BRAWN" = 20% off at checkout https://www.trainingmask.com?sca_ref=2486863.iestbx9x1n  Make sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared! Check out everything Dan is up to, including blog posts, fitness programs, and more by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/brawnbodytraining Liked this episode? Leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform!