Dr. Brandon Paulus is an O2X On-Site Human Performance Specialist with the Chesterfield County Fire Department, where he supports the physical readiness and long-term health of first responders. In this role, he applies his clinical background and performance expertise to reduce injury risk, improve movement quality, and enhance resilience across the tactical population.

Brandon is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, earning his degree from Radford University in 2015. He is board certified in orthopaedics and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists, reflecting advanced specialization in musculoskeletal evaluation and manual therapy. He is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and holds additional certifications in dry needling, spinal manipulation techniques, and blood flow restriction training. Before joining O2X, Brandon served as a physical therapist supporting military special operations within the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC), where he provided rehabilitation, human performance support, and return-to-duty guidance across pre-selection, selection, and operational pipelines.

In addition to his tactical and clinical experience, Brandon has built a broad civilian practice centered on a movement-based, holistic approach to care, emphasizing injury prevention, pain management, functional restoration, and performance optimization. He also serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at Virginia Commonwealth University, where he mentors and teaches future clinicians. With deep experience across special operations, academia, and clinical practice, Brandon is committed to helping tactical athletes and first responders perform at their highest level both on and off the job.