EPISODE 33

DR. CHASE TWEDELL AND NATE BORUNDA OF F1RST& SPORTS ACADEMY

“Your body IS your job”

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PERFORM-ENDURE-RECOVER

Today the bridging the divide crew sits down with Dr. Chase Twedell and Nate Borunda of F1rst and Sports Academy.

F1rst and Sports Academy have teamed up as partners to commit to care for the first responder community. they take a unique and holistic approach to treat first responders as they would treat professional athletes.

Meet Dr. Twedell and Nate Borunda…..

Dr. Chase Twedell, licensed physical therapist since 2013, was a two sport NCAA athlete, playing both football and baseball. His family ties to law enforcement and military, as well as being married to a first responder psychologist (Dr. T), gives him an understanding of the physical and mental demands of first responders.

Dr. Twedell is a firm believer that a healthy body leads to a healthy mind and creating optimal

physical health is the foundation for optimal well-being. He is dedicated to utilizing his

experiences and knowledge to objectively assess First Responder physical health, provide

solutions to address physical impairments and develop resiliency to the rigorous demands of

the First Responder.

Nate Borunda-F1RST Co-Founding Partner of Sports Academy.

Nate Borunda has worked inside the world of human performance since 2012. He has an

extensive background as both a collegiate basketball athlete and as a leader in human

performance. At the Sports Academy on the West Coast, he worked collaboratively with local

Fire Departments to create all aspects of diagnostic testing, performance training and recovery

for Fire Academy Programs. He currently manages all human performance activities, events and

programs at the Sports Academy located at the STAR in Frisco Texas.

F1RST

https://thestar.sportsacademy.us/