MEET OUR TEAM
At Gaining Grit, you are safe in the experienced and capable hands of our sports medicine pros!
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Licensed Athletic Trainers
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Performance Enhancement Specialist
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Dry Needling Specialist for Orthopedic Rehabilitation and Sports Performance
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Certified Myofascial Decompression Specialist
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Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist
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American Heart Association CPR Instructor
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Corrective Exercise Specialist
Bryana Kudek LAT, PES
Owner/Licensed Athletic Trainer
Bryana has been immersed in sports medicine for over a decade, graduating from UW-Milwaukee's Athletic Training Program in 2015. She specializes in post-op ACL recovery, women’s lower back pain, neck and upper back tension, dry needling for jaw pain, general lower body sports related injuries, fitness training for pregnant and postpartum women, and fitness training for menopausal aged women. Passionate about her work, Bryana celebrates every win, big or small, with her patients.
As a Kewaskum native and clinic owner, she values giving back to the local athletic community that once supported her. Outside of work, Bryana is in full 'mom mode,' chasing her energetic daughters with her husband. Her family loves spending time at their cabin, enjoying the outdoors, and watching any Disney movies. In her free time, Bryana enjoys working out, hunting, golfing, reading and making lasting memories with her family.
Josh Kovacevich MS, LAT, CES
Licensed Athletic Trainer
Josh earned his bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training from Concordia University Wisconsin in 2016 and a master’s in Exercise Science from California University of Pennsylvania. His diverse experience includes high school and youth sports, physician extender roles, occupational health, and rehabilitation clinics. Josh specializes in functional rehab, focusing on full-body movements and myofascial decompression to help athletes of all ages recover and perform at their best.
Outside of work, Josh enjoys staying active through sports, outdoor adventures like hiking, mountain biking, and skiing, and cherishing time as a husband and father.
Trent Van Ess MS, LAT
Licensed Athletic Trainer
Trent earned his bachelor’s degree in Health Promotion and Wellness (2024) and master’s degree in Athletic Training (2026) from UW-Stevens Point. Throughout graduate school, Trent received a variety of experience in many different fields, including high school, D3 College sports, and D1 College Baseball. Being a former college and Northwoods league baseball player, Trent has been apart of sports his whole life. Trent specializes is rehabilitation and diagnosis of overhead throwing injuries.
Outside of work, Trent enjoys Musky fishing and enjoys watching his favorite teams play. As a diehard Chicago Bears and Milwaukee Brewers fan, he still awaits to see his favorite teams win it all in his lifetime.