Open Mat Social Hour

Join us today on a very special episode with a very special guest, Crystal King. Crys is not only an incredible human, but also a jiu jitsu enthusiast with a deep love for the sport. In this episode, she shares with us her background, having to hide her injury at a very active job, the emotional truth behind building confidence again, & ways that she has been working on pushing forward despite...

Join us today on an episode where Diana, Daisuke & Kris discuss how to tell it's time to see a physio. The reality is that not every little ache or pain need rehab. Here's how to tell. Enjoy. Thanks for tuning in!

Join us today on a solo episode where Diana chats about some similarities between rehab & BJJ. They have a lot more in common than we think. Enjoy. Thanks for tuning in!

Join us today on a very special episode with a very special guest, Brian Bybee. Brian is a jiu jitsu enthusiast out of Caique Utah & a K-9 Police Office. In this episode, he shares with us his gradual onset of low back pain that went from everyday soreness to not being able to straighten his leg or even pick up something from the ground; so much to the point where his coworkers told him "...

Join us today on an episode where Diana, Daisuke & Kris answer some questions from our followers! We hope to be able to do Q&A's more often. Enjoy. Thanks for tuning in!

Join us today on a very special episode with a very special guest, Eduardo Lomeli, CheckMat Black Belt! Eduardo is the Co-Owner of Academy JJ, and just an incredible human to know. In this episode, he discusses his background of starting BJJ at 35, opening up 3 academies with Hector, & how his knee surgery made him question if he even deserved to level up to Black Belt. A wholesome episode wit...

Join us today on an episode where Diana, Daisuke & Kris reflect on our each individual jiu jitsu journeys & what we have learned.  Thanks for tuning in!

Join us today on an episode where Diana is solo & chatting about the negative side of the clickbait videos we see on IG & TikTok. As much as intention may be trying to push the exposure of the rehab profession, it leaves many people hopeless and confused while going through an injury themselves. We hope we can create an open space for discussion of the nuances & the grey. Thanks for tu...

Join us today on an episode where Diana, Daisuke & Kris discuss practical ways to make your rehab process back to the mats easier. We cover everything from communication to recovery. Enjoy. Thanks for tuning in!

Join us today on a very special episode with a very special guest, Juan Herrera or Juanplusjuanis2 on IG! Juan is a Navy Vet, Purple Belt in BJJ, & an extremely talented actor/producer in the film industry. In this episode, he takes us on the journey of discovering Jiu Jitsu, using it to fuel his passions in life, how he got through a catastrophic knee injury, & his mental strategies when...

Join us today on an episode where Diana is solo & chatting about when the team at Open Mat Physio would recommend taking a temporary break from training jiu jitsu. This is always a really hard call to make, but usually the best short term decision for long term outcomes & health. Thanks for tuning in!

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...

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!

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!

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...

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!

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...

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.

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!

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...

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 va...

Join us today on a very special episode to hear an inspiring story from a dear friend, Andrew Vega. Since 2018, he has been through many bouts of adversity, one being a possible career ending injury that left him devastated. After consulting with many MD's and physios, we had the honor to participate in his journey, which led him to become a Judo World Champ, and on to receive his brown belt...

Join us today as we hear Shayaan's incredible story. 2 short years ago, Shayaan suffered a severe back injury from an incident while grappling. His symptoms involved extreme pain that left him immobilized, off the mats, & eventually in a deep depressive state. By sheer willpower & positive self talk, he worked his way out of it, endured a tough rehab journey & will be fighting for...

Join us today as we hear Thomaz's incredible story. 15 years of neck pain that would cause him to not be able to get off the couch for weeks, lose grip strength, and ultimately limit his jiu jitsu training UNTIL he decided he wanted better for himself. Along his rehab journey, he accidentally stumbled upon Open Mat Physio's IG. And since then, the rest is history. A very meaningful episo...

Join us today as we chat with Kegan Mulholland, a brown belt competitor out of Bellingham BJJ in the PNW. His neck injury story is one that is full of ups & downs, where the downs were pretty severe. He had his fair share of visits with rehab professionals, & actually worked with us for a couple months to complete his recovery back to training. Through it all he persevered, & solidifie...