EPISODE 33
DR. CHASE TWEDELL AND NATE BORUNDA OF F1RST& SPORTS ACADEMY
“Your body IS your job”
Chase@F1RST.org
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
Training - 469-525-6482
Therapy (TX residents) - 469-352-7491

www.F1RST-tx.org
https://thestar.sportsacademy.us/

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