Daniel is a beackon of hope for anyone he works with. In a world filled with western medicine and pent-up trauma, he provides you with a safe space to work through any obstacle that not only allows you to survive but thrive.

Daniel was introduced to me by a very important family friend when I was diagnosed with a “lifelong” autoimmune disease by various physicians. I was told I would be battling this my entire life and an added hardship would rest upon me. The first time I spoke with Daniel, these predictions were blown out of the water, and he assured me that through our work together, a healthy and whole living could be found without the intrusive drug regimen and permanency. He gave me hope, and a sense that normalcy could be reached again through his holistic approach. Daniel gave me a chance to live. I was nearly sure that the diagnosis along with the pain would kill me, but through the work we did together, I have been able to reach health beyond anything I have experienced before. He not only gave me a firm foundation of support through this life altering time but helped me to create a new life that has given me hope of a whole future.

Daniel is a leader and an entrepreneur of health; if you get the chance to work with him, he WILL change your life.

Maren L.

My journey with Daniel’s expertise began in the fall of 2021 after my consistent battle with Ulcerative Colitis. Going on three years of deteriorating symptoms and health, I was brought to a rock bottom, losing 40lbs in two weeks. In hope, I reached out to the C.H.E.K Institute. Paul and Penny Chek highly recommended Daniel Brafman as a leading C.H,E.K practitioner on the East Coast.

After one simple phone conversation, I knew I was in the best of hands. Upon meeting, I revered Daniel’s depth of knowledge in holistic health, corrective exercise, and optimum performance, especially regarding human processes. I felt his care and kindness for the world at the micro and macro level and his sheer ability to translate integration into daily life. We began sessions by discussing my life, visions and values, with a clear ambition to heal my gut. The following next sessions began my assessment of physical body mechanics, posture, balance, mobility and much more through accurate measurements – the likes of which I have never received through any doctor, physical therapist or medical entity. Daniel’s thorough explanation of these results lead to prescribed action items involving quality/organic food, energy cultivation, unbounded play and a deeper awareness to improve my gut health.

Immediately following these protocols, I began experiencing vast improvements in my symptoms, daily life and mental fortitude. Its important for me to share how much more efficient, compassionate and vital I feel now, as the Ulcerative Colitis then; exhausted every ounce of my excitement towards life, from within me. Daniel has been an impeccable mentor. His evaluations and bond are unparalleled, and I truly feel the magnetism in our sessions. He strives autonomously to investing and developing his whole being with the intention of helping and guiding others. Daniel’s presence in my life reminds me of Albert Einstein’s quote, “the definition of genius is taking the complex and making it simple.”

Furthermore, Daniel encapsulates more than just my improvement in training. We have explored and unveiled a great bond, which is key to my spiritual path. I have a heart full of gratitude, for him giving me a life to live outside the confounds of my dis-ease.
I recommend Daniel to any human being who seeks higher level performance and true balance.

Maxwell S.

Daniel has changed my life. I’ve worked in the medical field for nearly 35 years and there hasn’t been a Doctor who has been able to help me with my “leaky gut”. Daniel’s wisdom and brilliance in the health space is unparalleled to anyone I’ve ever known.

After 3 sessions with Daniel I have a new lease on Life. You will not find anyone better. I trust him with my life. You owe it to yourself to invest and work with Daniel. He will change your life and you will wonder how you managed without him. He’s the VERY Best!

Sheryl F.

I was introduced to Daniel in the fall of 2010, as I was looking to delve deeper into the curriculum of the C.H.E.K system.
Daniel was referred to me by the C.H.E.K Institute as a highly regarded practitioner and the most advanced C.H.E.K trainer in the DMV region.
 
Daniels knowledge in the field of Holistic Training, Corrective Exercise, and Optimum Health and Performance is unmatched. After a few sessions with Daniel I was blown away with the knowledge and wisdom he possessed. Daniel measured  my body-mechanics, posture, strength, flexibility, and cardio-respiratory function. He also gave me in-depth questionnaires to assess my gut-dysfunction, stress-levels, and sleep-wake cycles. Daniel thoroughly explained where I measured in the different areas and shared exercises and practices to help improve my health and performance. Heck-Daniel even took me grocery shopping on a few occasions!!
 
Daniel is a great mentor. He is kind, patient, and dependable. Daniel invests copious amounts of time in his own learning and development, so he has more to share with his clients. In addition, to devoting many hours a day in studying the latest optimum performance technologies- Daniel has attended multiple 10 day Vipassana meditation retreats, learned organic farming by working on organic farms, trained diligently as a nationally-ranked triathlete, along with constantly raising his own health and vitality.
 
The Key to Daniels Excellence is his ability to distill all of his knowledge and experiences into digestible distinctions, and fearlessly share them for the betterment of each of his clients.
 
Over the past twelve years-Daniel has become a trusted coach, a dear friend, a wise brother, who I feel very fortunate to know.
 
I wholeheartedly recommend Daniel to any Individual or Entity who wants to achieve Optimum Mind-Body Health and Performance.

Steve G.

Working with Daniel has been a life changing experience. While not working with Daniel anymore due to location proximity, training with Daniel continues to impact my everyday life, in and outside of the gym. Daniel’s knowledge of the body, mind, and body mind connection is rare to come across. His ability and intuition to understand your unique needs is truly a gift that he will share with you in your work together. I am truly thankful for this gift Daniel has shared with me. I now feel more equiped in my own life to balance myself on a physical and mental level.

The investment I made in myself through Daniel, is one I will never regret, and one that continues to yield invaluable returns.

Emily G.

I have known Daniel for over 20 years. We met training for a triathlon and soon became training partners. I was struck by how naturally gifted he was an endurance athlete but even more so his profound fascination with human performance and it’s optimization.

Daniel took his passion for racing and built a very successful integrative health and wellness business. His unique approach traversed a broad spectrum of clients - Fortune 500 CEO’s, elite runners and triathletes and anyone open to optimizing human performance.

Daniel is perhaps one of the most curious and intelligent human beings I’ve ever met. His unyielding quest for the truth and ability to motivate others in their personal journey is second to none.

His passion for health and wellness is only equaled by is desire to make a difference in how we collectively treat each other and how we can better protect our planet. His interest in sustainable agriculture and alternative energy has been a new passion of his. I would refer to him as a change agent as he embraces a very global approach to human longevity.

I look forward to seeing what is next for Daniel in his ongoing journey to better serve the human ecosystem.

Philip B.

I met Daniel in 2004 at the US Olympic Training Center in Colorado Spring, CO when we were both aspiring USA Triathlon coaches. I immediately recognized him as someone with a vast knowledge base and as one who asks the right and very insightful questions. Our relationship continues today not only as friends, but as business colleagues. He is without a doubt one of the most astute performance coaches and personal trainers I have had the pleasure of meeting and working with in my life. His functional movement skills are also exceptional. His functional movement training has helped me overcome more than a few injuries and his insight in the field of nutrition and how it translates into performance, not only in sports but in life has been extremely beneficial to me personally and professionally. Whenever I have a question I can’t answer (and that stumps the medical profession), Daniel is my go-to resource.

Dan B.

At one point in my life, I was pre-diabetic, tipping the scales at 250 lbs, and facing a lifetime of medication...
To reverse my diabetes, I tried to fix my diet & started running — so much so, that I developed plantar fasciitis.

This is where Daniel stepped in.
After a thorough examination, he found many imbalances in my body that caused my pain & injury. He gave me a set of simple but very effective exercises.
They not only eased my pain but also straightened my shoulder blades & posture (something I’ve tried to fix for years)– I even had friends telling me I got taller.

Daniel also advised me on my diet: which foods were highly toxic or high in sugar.The results were nothing short of remarkable.

My sleep went from erratic to much more consistent, deep, and restful (and I’m not snoring anymore). My blood pressure & stress were reduced and with it, my constant headaches. And most importantly, Daniel helped me completely reverse my diabetes!

I recommend Daniel to anyone looking to be stronger, reduce their stress, pain, and live a happier; healthier life.

Art M.