Brian Comly, M.S., OTR/L, is a husband, father of two, full-time occupational therapist (OT), a certified nutrition coach, and the founder of MindBodyDad and The Growth Kit.  Brian graduated from the University of Scranton with a master's degree in OT. 

He's been working as an OT in Philadelphia since 2009.  He treats patients with a variety of diagnoses including spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, strokes, progressive neurological disorders, and orthopedic injuries, among other conditions.

Around the birth of his second child, Brian started MindBodyDad as a way to combine his interests and share them with others. 

Brian is always enjoyed pushing his limits.  He has competed in many races throughout his life beginning with rowing in high school and progressing to marathons, triathlons, road and trail races, stair climbs, and obstacle courses.  He trains year-round with a focus on strength training, running, and HIIT.

He's a self-described nerd who enjoys learning, research, and self-experimentation which he has combined with his passions for health, nutrition, performance, stress management, neurobiology, and parenting.  Brian is constantly looking for cutting-edge information to improve his life and the lives of those around him. He’s already on this journey to become better so he figured he’d save you the time and pain and just tell you what works best.

His goal is to add value and practical takeaways to the readers of this site through a combination of his experience and the latest science.

Brian lives with his family in the suburbs of Philadelphia where he also enjoys hiking, camping, traveling, cooking, and a good beer.