Braun Performance and Rehab

In this weeks episodes of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan is joined by Brian Cardin, PT, C.Ped. to discuss his journey and his company on Monday, and the mechanics of the ankle/foot, running and the application of orthotics on Wednesday! Brian graduated from Findlay University’s Physical Therapy program (Ohio) and has been practicing outpatient physical therapy in Central Pennsylvania since 1994. He received his pedorthic training at Temple University's School of Podiatric Medicine. He is the president & CEO of Cardin & Miller PT, which provides state of the art 3D imaging to create customized Foot Orthotics. He has also treated numerous professional athletes. We are very thankful to have Brian on the show! In this episode, Brian discusses the obstacles that he faced while starting his own business, how his persistence led to success, and the importance of innovating and doing "what has never been done" in the past. For more on Brian and Cardin and Miller Physical Therapy, you can head over to https://www.cardinmillerpt.com/ , https://apprunco.com/ , or https://www.themedgym.com/about-us (Brian is a pretty busy guy if you couldn't tell!)

In this episode of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan is joined by Julie (Julianne) Burrill, CSCS, SPT, Cassiah Ray, Mikaela Koenig, SPT, Arianna Camille, Bridgett Finn, CPT,  and Emma Lee to discuss experiences and perspectives within Women’s sports. This episode marks the LONGEST single-episode of the Brawn Body podcast to date, and focuses on highlighting the many issues within female athletics from the perspectives of the athletes, coaches, and officials who are immersed in the sport.  Julie is a 2019 graduate of The University of Scranton’s Exercise Science program. She is currently in their DPT program and will graduate in 2022. She played field hockey for 4 years at the collegiate level, and shares a LOT of the same health values, beliefs, and interests as me. Julie is also a strength coach at the University of Scranton, working closely with the school's field hockey team. For more on Julie, you can find her on Instagram @goalsetmindset_jb Cassiah Ray is a current junior at Lebanon Valley College studying Exercise Science. She is also a member of the women's basketball team at her school. Her experience as a female colligate athlete has been a unique one as she tore both of her ACLs nearly 9 months apart from each other in 2019. Mikaela Koenig, SPT provides a unique experience through her interaction with female athletics. Mikaela was a former college basketball player with a career-ending injury which brought her in the other side of athletics; coaching and PIAA officiating. She also is involved in Division lll Athletics through Event Staff Coordination and being an Athletic Office Assistant. Mikaela attended the NCAA Inclusive Excellence Forum in 2017 when she found a passion for female sports. Arianna Camille is a professional dancer, choreographer, and model who has traveled and danced around the world. She has received over a decade of training in dancing and is my go-to expert for ballet, salsa, barre, pilates, and more. Arianna also has an extensive background in mindfulness, pilates, and more, and is currently studying communications. For more on Arianna, you can find her on Instagram @evolvemvmt.co or on her website at https://www.ariannacamille.com/ Bridgett is a former soccer student-athlete from Lebanon Valley College, Vice-Chair of the Division III National Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), President of the Middle Atlantic Conferences Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, and President of Lebanon Valley College’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. She is also an ACSM-CPT, and will be graduating with her Bachelor’s in Exercise Science in May 2021! For more on Bridgett, you can find her on Instagram @bridgettfinn_cpt Emma grew up in Sacramento, CA and then went to the University of Washington for Undergrad. She grew up doing gymnastics, participating since age 2 and competing in level 10. She was on the team in her college briefly before becoming the team manager, and later going to finish her Master’s in Sport Management. She held multiple different internships, which led her to her current position at DraftKings.

In this episode, Dan talks about the EPIC upcoming podcast episode being released this Wednesday, where multiple female athletes, coaches, and officials offer perspectives on their experiences and perspectives on issues within women's athletics. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss it!

In this episode of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan is joined by Dr. Grant Taylor to discuss how creativity makes the world, and how the ability to be creative relates to health and fitness! Dr. Taylor received his PhD from the University of Western Australia in Perth, Australia, and currently teaches courses relating to art and art history at Lebanon Valley College - amongst these is photography, printmaking studio, anatomical drawing, and more. He is also the author of the book “When the Machine Made Art: The troubled History of Computer Art” and has published COUNTLESS other articles, essays, and gallery exhibitions. Grant grew up in a small coastal town on the west coast of Australia, where he windsurfed, surfed, and scuba-dived. He has stayed fit his entire life and is a committed practitioner of strength training. For more on Dr. Taylor, you can find him at the Lebanon Valley College creative arts home page (https://www.lvc.edu/academics/undergraduate-studies/creative-arts/our-faculty/dr-grant-taylor/).

In this episode of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan is joined by Dr. Grant Taylor to discuss his journey and experiences through art, creativity, and health! Dr. Taylor received his PhD from the University of Western Australia in Perth, Australia, and currently teaches courses relating to art and art history at Lebanon Valley College - amongst these is photography, printmaking studio, anatomical drawing, and more. He is also the author of the book “When the Machine Made Art: The troubled History of Computer Art” and has published COUNTLESS other articles, essays, and gallery exhibitions. Grant grew up in a small coastal town on the west coast of Australia, where he windsurfed, surfed and scuba dived. He has stayed fit his entire life and is a committed practitioner of strength training. For more on Dr. Taylor, you can find him at the lebanon valley college creative arts home page (https://www.lvc.edu/academics/undergraduate-studies/creative-arts/our-faculty/dr-grant-taylor/).  Be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss part 2, where Dr. Taylor will discuss how creativity makes the world, the implications of creativity in health and fitness, his book "When the Machine Made Art", and more! 

In this week's episodes of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan is honored to welcome former MLB Pitcher Joel Bennett to discuss his journey and experiences through baseball. Joel was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in 1991 and pitched for both the Philadelphia Phillies and Baltimore Orioles in the 1990s. He then went on to pitch for the New Jersey Jackals in the Northern League East and the Canadian American Association, coming in clutch with pitching in the 2004 playoff season and going 59-19 in total with the Jackals. He played a total of 17 years of professional baseball. In this episode, Joel discusses the proper mechanics of pitching, common mistakes, prehab exercises to stay healthy, and more! Tune in to hear about: -The "W" of pitching  -Why "Just throw harder" isn't always the answer  -The importance of the glove hand while pitching  -Scapular pinching for velocity increase - good or bad?  -How to throw a fastball, curveball, slider, cutter, splitter, change-up, and more! -The shoulder prehab exercise Joel used before pitching, and still uses to this day!  Be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss out on future episodes! Find us on social media @brawnbody for more!

In this weeks episodes of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan is honored to welcome former MLB Pitcher Joel Bennett to discuss his journey and experiences through baseball.  Joel was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in 1991 and pitched for both the Philadelphia Phillies and Baltimore Orioles in the 1990s. He then went on to pitch for the New Jersey Jackals in the Northern League East and the Canadian American Association, coming in clutch with pitching in the 2004 playoff season, and going 59-19 in total with the Jackals. He played a total of 17 years of professional baseball. In this can't-miss episode, Joel discusses his journey to the MLB - a journey unlike any other! No stone was unturned in this episode. Tune in to hear about: -Joel's youth sports days, including using rocks as baseballs and growing up in a small town -The process of being scouted and drafted  -Spring Training: it's not all sunshine and rainbows -The MLB experience, and connections with some of the greatest athletes the world has ever known, from Michael Jordan to Cal Ripken Jr -The cornerstone that led Joel down this path, and how he uses his gifts to give back and serve others.  Be sure to subscribe to the Brawn Body Podcast so you don't miss out on part 2 with Joel coming on Wednesday, where he will be discussing the mechanics of pitching, how to throw different pitches, advice for baseball players/coaches, and more! 

In this episode of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan is joined by Nathaniel Clugston to discuss spiritual health and fitness. Nate is a 2020 Grad of Lebanon Valley College, where he majored in religious studies and history. He has completed many service trips and has served to grow the Christian faith across the country, including a summer spent in Minnesota working with prison inmates.  This is Nate's FIRST podcast, and we left this episode COMPLETELY unscripted and had no outline for it. Prior to the episode, we prayed for insight, direction, and wisdom - and this is the finished product. Hope you enjoy! Be sure to like/subscribe and share the podcast with a friend! Follow @brawnbody on social media for more!

In this episode of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan is joined by one of his MOST DISTINGUISHED guests to date, Dr. Brett Windsor, PhD, PT, MPA, OCS, FAAOMPT. Dr. Windsor is currently the Chief Clinical Officer for ATI Physical Therapy (Bolingbrook, IL) and the President of Eduglobal Associates (https://eduglobalassociates.org/). He is originally from Australia, but moved to the US shortly after becoming a Physical Therapist! Needless to say, he really took the country by storm. He is HIGHLY regarded in the Physical Therapy profession, having presented at local, state, national, and international levels. In this episode, we discuss why Brett came to the USA, how PT and healthcare differ in the US and Australia, his advice to students in the Physical Therapy field, and MORE! This is a CAN'T-MISS EPISODE for any PT student or future healthcare professional.

In these two episodes of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan is joined by Chloe Davies to discuss her journey with KICKBOXING! Chloe currently attends Swansea University studying sports and exercise science, and is a competitive kickboxer (competing at a club and university level). Just a year ago, she won the World Association of Kickboxing Organization (WAKO) English Champions, the largest kickboxing league Internationally. She was on the GBT ready to compete in kickboxing, and hopefully will be soon (pandemic pending). For more on Chloe, you can find her on Instagram @Chloeathlete_26 In this episode specifically, Dan and Chloe discuss the differences between the UK and USA as it relates to health and fitness, Chloe's training routines and strategies, what kickboxing competitions entail, and MORE!