Braun Performance and Rehab

Mike Sullivan: Addition by Subtraction- Minimal Effective Dose in Sport Performance

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: MoboBoard (BRAWNBODY10), AliRx (DBraunRx), MedBridge (BRAWN), CTM Band (BRAWN10), Ice Shaker (affiliate link). If you enjoyed this episode, share it with someone who would benefit and leave a 5-star review. Explore more from Dan at linktr.ee/braun_pr.

Raine Wilson: Beyond the Diamond Identity, Injury, and Life After Sport

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/ [https://www.rainewilson.com/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com [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: MoboBoard (BRAWNBODY10), AliRx (DBraunRx), MedBridge (BRAWN), CTM Band (BRAWN10), Ice Shaker (affiliate link). If you enjoyed this episode, share it with someone who would benefit and leave a 5-star review. Explore more from Dan at linktr.ee/braun_pr.

Peter “Pistol” Friesen: Excellence Through Experience: Lessons for Modern Sports Medicine

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: MoboBoard (BRAWNBODY10), AliRx (DBraunRx), MedBridge (BRAWN), CTM Band (BRAWN10), Ice Shaker (affiliate link). If you enjoyed this episode, share it with someone who would benefit and leave a 5-star review. Explore more from Dan at linktr.ee/braun_pr.

John Romanchak: The Gnarage: From Meniscus Tears to No Fear

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: MoboBoard (BRAWNBODY10), AliRx (DBraunRx), MedBridge (BRAWN), CTM Band (BRAWN10), Ice Shaker (affiliate link). If you enjoyed this episode, share it with someone who would benefit and leave a 5-star review. Explore more from Dan at linktr.ee/braun_pr.

Connor Pierce: After the DPT Financial Clarity for Coaches & Clinicians

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: connor@afterthedpt.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: MoboBoard (BRAWNBODY10), AliRx (DBraunRx), MedBridge (BRAWN), CTM Band (BRAWN10), Ice Shaker (affiliate link). If you enjoyed this episode, share it with someone who would benefit and leave a 5-star review. Explore more from Dan at linktr.ee/braun_pr.