
Join us today on a very special episode with a very special guest, Nina Vo! Nina is a white belt in BJJ, and in her first tournament injured her knee badly. Through her trials & tribulations, she made her way to us & trusted us to help her get back to training. Nina shares her most impactful lessons & some important advice for those who may be going through something similar. Truly, an episode you don't want to miss.This is her story.
Feb 16, 2024
30 min

Join us today on an episode where Diana, Daisuke & Kris discuss why different types of challenges we see in the world of rehab for jiu jitsu athletes. We also chatted about some tips on how to work through some of these challenges to be able to get back to training as quickly and as safely as possible.Thanks for tuning in!
Feb 9, 2024
22 min

Join us today on an episode where Diana is solo & chatting about the idea of patience during the rehab process, why it's SO incredibly hard to have at times & a couple ways to reframe it to keep the progress coming. Plus, patience is just a great life skill to have.Thanks for tuning in!
Feb 2, 2024
9 min

Join us today on a very special episode with our dear friend, amazing human & tattoo artist badass, Liz Sanchez. Liz tore her ACL during a freak accident while training, and endured many hardships along her path to recovery. She recalls her experiences vividly while sharing gems of wisdom she learned as a master's athlete aspiring to be an active competitor. Her dedication to consistent work is why she is where is she & we are so humbled to have been a part of her journey.This is her story.
Jan 26, 2024
31 min

Join us today on an episode where Diana is solo & chatting about the concept of language in rehab & jiu jitsu, & why it matters so much when working with a rehab professional. It's a lot deeper than just understanding movements & positions.Thanks for tuning in!
Jan 19, 2024
9 min

Join us today on an episode where Diana, Daisuke & Kris discuss why it's beneficial to find a PT who trains & really understands BJJ when you're rehabbing from an injury. We also list a couple things to look for in a PT, in general, to help with getting you back to the mats ASAP. The reality is you can probably get decent care from a PT who doesn't understand Jiu Jitsu, but finding a good BJJ PT who fits you can truly make your life & rehab process so much easier.Thanks for tuning in!
Jan 12, 2024
28 min

Join us today on a special episode featuring Rach Shim aka @JiuJitsuDietitian. In this episode we talk a little bit about Rach's background, how she got into Jiu Jitsu/competition, common mistakes we see in BJJ nutrition, her experiences working in the community, as well as her plans for 2024. We are honored to have her on for our first episode of 2024!This is her story.
Jan 5, 2024
29 min

Join us on today's episode to get a look into the origin story Pt. 2 of Open Mat Physio. Dr. Diana, Dr. Daisuke & Kris take you down memory lane of the beginnings of how we all met, how we've grown together & individually until now, & exciting announcements & plans for the future.Thank you all for your continued support!
Dec 22, 2023
25 min

Join us on today's episode to get a look into the origin story of Open Mat Physio. Dr. Diana takes you down memory lane of all the twists and turns, ups and downs that led us to this point today. So buckle up, get ready, and enjoy!We are so thankful for all of your support throughout the years, and for all the love you all have shown us in person and online. We acknowledge that we would not be here without this community, and will strive to keep serving you all to the best of our ability until the wheels fall off. To an incredible 2023, and an even more incredible 2024 <3
Dec 8, 2023
15 min

Join us today on a very special episode full of banter & great insight from a friend, infamous cat mom, & naturally hilarious individual, Jess Elizabeth. In this episode we talk about how Jess got into being such an active competitor, how she balances her schedule while working full time in cancer research & being very active in the Jiu Jitsu scene, as well as, why she finds so much value in being intentional with her training off the mats. It's always a fun time catching up & chatting with her. We can't wait for you to listen in!This is her story.
Nov 24, 2023
33 min
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