Braun Performance and Rehab

In this episode, Dan is joined by Jimmy Chow to discuss effusion management and incorporation of inkwell into sports medicine care.

Dr. Jimmy Chow is a surgeon-inventor with over 15 patents worldwide in the US, Canada, EU, Australia, Japan and China. He is an engineer and a board-certified hip and knee specialist with dual fellowship training in Adult Reconstruction and Arthroscopic Surgery.

Dr. Chow is the emeritus National Medical Director of Orthopaedics for Tenet Healthcare, the US’s third largest for-profit hospital system. He is the founder of Chow Surgical LLC in Phoenix, AZ, where he is also the Fellowship Director for an ISAKOS-accredited fellowship in hip and knee surgery

Dr. Chow has extensive experience with surgical technology and has been involved with orthopedics robotics platforms since 2010. He lectures on data, technology, robotics, and AI and recently helped introduce the world’s first machine-learning AI system in orthopedic robotics. Dr. Chow is credited as a key inventor of the SuperPATH microinvasive total hip procedure and has been a lead designing surgeon for the NAVIO and CORI robotics platforms.

For more on Jimmy and Inkwell, be sure to check out www.inkwellhealth.com

Season 7 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is proudly supported by Pura Health, bringing ultrasound into every clinician’s hands. Learn more at purahealth.net and @pura.health_ultrasound.

Additional support provided by Firefly Recovery, the official recovery partner of Braun Performance & Rehab (recoveryfirefly.com), and Dr. Ray Gorman of Engage Movement. Learn how to grow your income beyond sessions—follow @raygormandpt on Instagram and DM “Dan” for a free breakdown of the blended practice model.

Episode Affiliates: Airbands BFR (Coupon Code: DANIELBRAUN for 10% off), MoboBoard (BRAWNBODY10), AliRx (DBraunRx), MedBridge (BRAWN)

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In this episode, Dan is joined by Danielle Grega to discuss her journey in field hockey, including college and national team careers.

Danielle Grega is a former U.S. Women’s National Field Hockey Team athlete with more than 90 international caps representing the United States. Originally from Kingston, Pennsylvania, she played Division I field hockey at Old Dominion University before spending six years competing internationally with Team USA, including appearances in the Pan American Games and Olympic qualification tournaments. Danielle now works in nutritional sales and remains active in growing the game through camps, clinics, and athlete mentorship.

Follow Danielle: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daniellegrega

Season 7 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is proudly supported by Pura Health, bringing ultrasound into every clinician’s hands. Learn more at purahealth.net and @pura.health_ultrasound.

Additional support provided by Firefly Recovery, the official recovery partner of Braun Performance & Rehab (recoveryfirefly.com), and Dr. Ray Gorman of Engage Movement. Learn how to grow your income beyond sessions—follow @raygormandpt on Instagram and DM “Dan” for a free breakdown of the blended practice model.

Episode Affiliates: Airbands BFR (Coupon Code: DANIELBRAUN for 10% off), MoboBoard (BRAWNBODY10), AliRx (DBraunRx), MedBridge (BRAWN)

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In this episode, Dan is joined by Mike Sullivan to discuss his philosophies and principles around sports performance for high level lacrosse athletes, with specific focus on minimum effective dose.

Mike Sullivan joined the Syracuse Athletics strength and conditioning staff in August 2023.

Coverage at Syracuse for Sullivan includes Women's Lacrosse, & Women's Tennis. Sullivan brings over half a decade of college strength and conditioning experience to Syracuse, most recently working at Morgan State in Baltimore. Sullivan worked closely with the Bears’ football team, as well as both the men’s and women’s track programs.Sullivan also serves a role in Strength & Conditioning for the US Women’s Lacrosse National Team. 

Prior to his time on Cold Spring Lane, Sullivan spent two and a half years with Edgewater Fitness as a performance coach, designing and implementing training programs for individuals and team clients. In addition to daily operation and maintenance duties, Sullivan worked with other coaches to design new programs to help expand clientele. 

From August 2021 until May 2023, Sullivan was an assistant strength and conditioning coach at Stevenson University in Owings Mills, Maryland, working closely with 17 of the Mustangs’ athletic teams, including football and field hockey as well as both men’s and women’s lacrosse programs. Sullivan used data from sport science tracking technology to help implement programming for various teams.

From fall 2019 into the winter of 2020, Sullivan worked closely for all in-season training and conditioning programs for Team Maryland Ice Hockey’s Under-15, U16, and U18 teams. He assisted with daily duties with the Washington Pride U14, U16, and U19 women’s ice hockey teams as well.

While working towards his four college degrees, Sullivan held various positions at the University of Maryland and Salisbury University, serving as a volunteer intern, a graduate assistant (sports performance) and a collegiate intern. During those two years, he worked with various sports, including baseball, basketball, football, lacrosse, swimming, soccer, volleyball, and wrestling.

Sullivan graduated from Salisbury in May 2019 with a Master of Science degree in applied health physiology. He additionally earned two bachelor’s degrees from Maryland, one in Kinesiology and one in sociology. In 2011, Sullivan completed his Associate of Arts degree from Anne Arundel Community College in Arnold, Maryland.

Sullivan holds various professional certificates from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and the Titleist Performance Institute (TPI). He is CPR, AED, and First Aid certified by the American Heart Association

For more on Mike, be sure to follow @mikesullivansc

Season 7 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is proudly supported by Pura Health, bringing ultrasound into every clinician’s hands. Learn more at purahealth.net and @pura.health_ultrasound.

Additional support provided by Firefly Recovery, the official recovery partner of Braun Performance & Rehab (recoveryfirefly.com), and Dr. Ray Gorman of Engage Movement. Learn how to grow your income beyond sessions—follow @raygormandpt on Instagram and DM “Dan” for a free breakdown of the blended practice model.

Episode Affiliates: Airbands BFR (Coupon Code: DANIELBRAUN for 10% off), MoboBoard (BRAWNBODY10), AliRx (DBraunRx), MedBridge (BRAWN)

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In this episode, Dan is joined by Raine Wilson to discuss her career in softball and post-college athletics.

Special thank you to Jordan Bar for making this episode possible.

Raine Wilson is a former Division I softball player at Duke University, where she helped build the program during its inaugural era and earned All-ACC honors. After her playing career was cut short by injury, she transitioned into global travel guiding, storytelling, and sports media. Raine now works in medical device sales and serves as a college softball broadcaster, calling games for programs such as Duke, Virginia Tech, and ECU on ACCN Extra, ESPN+, and regional broadcasts. A passionate advocate for sport, leadership, and storytelling, she continues to share the athlete experience through media and conversation.

Website: https://www.rainewilson.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com (search “Raine Wilson”)

Season 7 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is proudly supported by Pura Health, bringing ultrasound into every clinician’s hands. Learn more at purahealth.net and @pura.health_ultrasound.

Additional support provided by Firefly Recovery, the official recovery partner of Braun Performance & Rehab (recoveryfirefly.com), and Dr. Ray Gorman of Engage Movement. Learn how to grow your income beyond sessions—follow @raygormandpt on Instagram and DM “Dan” for a free breakdown of the blended practice model.

Episode Affiliates: Airbands BFR (Coupon Code: DANIELBRAUN for 10% off), MoboBoard (BRAWNBODY10), AliRx (DBraunRx), MedBridge (BRAWN)

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In this episode, Dan is joined by Peter "Pistol" Friesen to discuss his experience as a clinician in addition to key takeaways for modern athlete care, including breathing and breathwork, dry needling, neural regulation and more.

Peter “Pistol” Friesen is a veteran sports medicine clinician with over 46 years of experience across professional and collegiate athletics. He has worked in pro hockey, the CFL with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, NCAA basketball at NC State, and with elite volleyball programs. A respected educator, Peter teaches dry needling throughout the U.S. and Canada and lectures in physical therapy, sports, and orthopedics, blending performance, autonomics, and clinical mastery.

Be sure to connect with Peter on LinkedIn or Instagram @peter.friesen.14

Season 7 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is proudly supported by Pura Health, bringing ultrasound into every clinician’s hands. Learn more at purahealth.net and @pura.health_ultrasound.

Additional support provided by Firefly Recovery, the official recovery partner of Braun Performance & Rehab (recoveryfirefly.com), and Dr. Ray Gorman of Engage Movement. Learn how to grow your income beyond sessions—follow @raygormandpt on Instagram and DM “Dan” for a free breakdown of the blended practice model.

Episode Affiliates: Airbands BFR (Coupon Code: DANIELBRAUN for 10% off), MoboBoard (BRAWNBODY10), AliRx (DBraunRx), MedBridge (BRAWN)

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In this episode, Dan is joined by John Romanchak to discuss his recovery following multiple meniscus injuries in addition to the Gnarly things he likes to do, including surf, skate and train with kettlebells.

John Romanchak, known as “The Gnarage,” is a lifelong athlete, engineer, and high-level hobbyist who rebuilt himself after multiple meniscus surgeries. From kettlebells and heavy deadlifts to surfing and snowboarding, John embodies strength, resilience, and fearless return to sport. He documents his training and adventures at https://instagram.com/the_gnarage and shares insights from his journey back to peak performance.

Season 7 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is proudly supported by Pura Health, bringing ultrasound into every clinician’s hands. Learn more at purahealth.net and @pura.health_ultrasound.

Additional support provided by Firefly Recovery, the official recovery partner of Braun Performance & Rehab (recoveryfirefly.com), and Dr. Ray Gorman of Engage Movement. Learn how to grow your income beyond sessions—follow @raygormandpt on Instagram and DM “Dan” for a free breakdown of the blended practice model.

Episode Affiliates: Airbands BFR (Coupon Code: DANIELBRAUN for 10% off), MoboBoard (BRAWNBODY10), AliRx (DBraunRx), MedBridge (BRAWN)

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In this episode, Dan is joined by Connor Pierce to discuss financial considerations for current and future coaches and clinicians, in particular physical therapists.

Connor Pierce, DPT, CSLP®, is a fiduciary financial planner and Certified Student Loan Professional specializing in helping coaches, clinicians, and healthcare professionals navigate federal student loan strategy, income-driven repayment, and long-term financial planning. A former physical therapist, Connor now works full-time helping high-debt professionals design financial clarity and career flexibility.

Website: https://afterthedpt.com
Email: [email protected]

Season 7 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is proudly supported by Pura Health, bringing ultrasound into every clinician’s hands. Learn more at purahealth.net and @pura.health_ultrasound.

Additional support provided by Firefly Recovery, the official recovery partner of Braun Performance & Rehab (recoveryfirefly.com), and Dr. Ray Gorman of Engage Movement. Learn how to grow your income beyond sessions—follow @raygormandpt on Instagram and DM “Dan” for a free breakdown of the blended practice model.

Episode Affiliates: Airbands BFR (Coupon Code: DANIELBRAUN for 10% off), MoboBoard (BRAWNBODY10), AliRx (DBraunRx), MedBridge (BRAWN)

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In this episode, Dan is joined by Ronnie Satchell to discuss his Achilles rupture rehab.

Ronnie Satchell is a former multi-sport athlete from Wicomico High School (WiHi) in Salisbury, MD, where he competed in football, basketball, and lacrosse. After overcoming an Achilles rupture and returning to sport, Ronnie developed a deeper passion for performance and rehab. Now pursuing a career in exercise science, he’s committed to helping athletes get back stronger.For more on Ronnie be sure to follow him on Instagram @ronnie.satchell

Season 7 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is proudly supported by Pura Health, bringing ultrasound into every clinician’s hands. Learn more at purahealth.net and @pura.health_ultrasound.

Additional support provided by Firefly Recovery, the official recovery partner of Braun Performance & Rehab (recoveryfirefly.com), and Dr. Ray Gorman of Engage Movement. Learn how to grow your income beyond sessions—follow @raygormandpt on Instagram and DM “Dan” for a free breakdown of the blended practice model.

Episode Affiliates: MoboBoard (BRAWNBODY10), AliRx (DBraunRx), MedBridge (BRAWN), CTM Band (BRAWN10), Ice Shaker (affiliate link).

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In this episode, Dan is joined by Ashley Kowalewski, Liz Dupree, Aaron Duvall & Donnie Maib to discuss S&C considerations for volleyball.

Ashley Kowalewski is a Division I Strength & Conditioning Coach at LSU, working primarily with volleyball and women’s tennis. With a background in rotational sports and throwing, she emphasizes movement competency, trunk control, and isometric integration to drive availability and performance. Ashley is passionate about individualized programming and athlete buy-in.
IG: @ashleykowalewski

Liz Dupree is a Division I Strength & Conditioning Coach at the University of Louisville, supporting volleyball, women’s tennis, and women’s golf. Known for her athlete-centered approach, she prioritizes movement quality, training consistency, and team culture. Liz blends high-performance training with strong collaboration across performance teams.
IG: @coachlizdupree

Aaron Duvall serves as a Division I Strength & Conditioning Coach at the University of Pittsburgh, working with elite volleyball athletes. He emphasizes training frequency, structured load management, and performance alignment with technical practice. Aaron is committed to simplifying programming while maximizing athlete development and availability.
IG: @jaduvall or connect via LinkedIn: Aaron Duvall

Donnie Maib is Director of Olympic Sports Strength & Conditioning at the University of Texas, with over 30 years of coaching experience. A leader in volleyball performance development, he specializes in individualized programming, injury mitigation, and long-term athlete progression. Donnie’s philosophy centers on simplicity, adaptability, and athlete longevity.
IG: @donniemaib

Season 7 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is proudly supported by Pura Health, bringing ultrasound into every clinician’s hands. Learn more at purahealth.net and @pura.health_ultrasound.

Additional support provided by Firefly Recovery, the official recovery partner of Braun Performance & Rehab (recoveryfirefly.com), and Dr. Ray Gorman of Engage Movement. Learn how to grow your income beyond sessions—follow @raygormandpt on Instagram and DM “Dan” for a free breakdown of the blended practice model.

Episode Affiliates: Airbands BFR (Coupon Code: DANIELBRAUN for 10% off), MoboBoard (BRAWNBODY10), AliRx (DBraunRx), MedBridge (BRAWN)

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In this episode, Dan is joined by Kara Church to discuss her comeback following neck injury in D1 swimming and lessons learned along the way.

Kara Church is a former Division I swimmer who competed at the University of Kansas and Texas Christian University (TCU). After battling stress fractures and a significant C4–C6 neck injury, she rebuilt her career through a back-to-basics rehab approach and went on to break school records in the 500 free. A psychology graduate with a background in criminal justice, Kara now works within the CPS system and continues to compete as a marathon runner. Follow her journey at @karachurch.

Season 7 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is proudly supported by Pura Health, bringing ultrasound into every clinician’s hands. Learn more at purahealth.net and @pura.health_ultrasound.

Additional support provided by Firefly Recovery, the official recovery partner of Braun Performance & Rehab (recoveryfirefly.com), and Dr. Ray Gorman of Engage Movement. Learn how to grow your income beyond sessions—follow @raygormandpt on Instagram and DM “Dan” for a free breakdown of the blended practice model.

Episode Affiliates: MoboBoard (BRAWNBODY10), AliRx (DBraunRx), MedBridge (BRAWN), CTM Band (BRAWN10), Ice Shaker (affiliate link).

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