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Back to What You Love: Recovery and Balance with Tim Washburn

1st Optimal Episode 63

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In this episode, we sit down with Tim Washburn, the owner of Thera Performance Lab inside Robotic Rehab & Relief in Lake Orion, MI, to dive into the world of performance recovery for active adults. At Thera Performance Lab, Tim and his team focus on assessing and balancing the complete kinetic chain to release the restrictions caused by repetitive movement patterns in both sport and daily life.

No more guessing about your recovery — just clear answers and a direct path back to doing what you love. Tim shares his expert insights into how understanding the body’s movement patterns can lead to faster recovery, pain relief, and improved performance.


00:00:00 - Introduction to Tim Washburn

00:01:00 - Tim’s Journey: From Hockey to Jiu-Jitsu

00:02:16 - Transitioning from Athlete to Coach

00:03:09 - The Shift: From Coaching to Performance Care

00:04:03 - Overcoming Injuries: Mindset and Challenges

00:06:35 - The Impact of Injury on Athletic Identity

00:08:18 - A Life-Changing Accident and Recovery Journey

00:12:24 - Therapy Philosophy: A Personalized Approach

00:22:03 - The Robotic Therapy and Its Benefits

00:39:15 - Moving Beyond Pain: Tim’s Philosophy on Performance


Whether you're an athlete or just someone looking to stay active and pain-free, this episode is packed with practical advice on how to recover, perform, and get back to living life to the fullest.

Follow Thera Performance Lab:
Website: thera-performancelab.com
YouTube: youtube.com/@THERA_performancelab
Instagram: instagram.com/thera_performancelab
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/thera-performance-lab
Facebook: facebook.com/roboticrehabandrelief
TikTok: tiktok.com/@theraperformancelab


Connect with Tim: 

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/coach-tim-washburn-

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