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The Team

Dr. Davis is a 60-year-old multi-sport athlete who has personally overcome numerous medical and orthopedic injuries throughout his lifetime. His deep understanding of recovery and resilience stems not only from personal experience but also from nearly three decades of clinical practice in sports medicine and almost 40 years of teaching. Drawing upon this unique combination of firsthand insight and professional expertise, Dr. Davis has developed effective, evidence-based strategies for maintaining performance, preventing injury, and promoting long-term health. Through proper exercise, nutrition, and comprehensive wellness training, he continues to demonstrate that it’s possible to stay active, strong, and “in the game” at any age.

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BAD Method Fitness was founded in 2025 by Dr. Brian A. Davis, MD, CPT, who is recognized worldwide as the "BAD MD." This innovative fitness approach combines Dr. Davis's expertise in non-surgical Sports Medicine and Personal Training with the collaborative efforts of the Physical Therapists at KIME Performance and the Personal Trainers of Nevada Fit. Together, they aim to provide a holistic fitness experience that prioritizes both health and performance. ​

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Join us on the journey to achieving your fitness goals with BAD Method Fitness!

Sports Medicine and Personal Training

One Team. One Method. Total Recovery.

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Who is the "BAD MD?"

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Dr. Brian Davis is a seasoned specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) with a focus on Sports Medicine, practicing since 1997. He spent the majority of his distinguished career at UC Davis in Sacramento, CA, where he helped establish one of the first five ACGME-accredited PM&R Sports Medicine fellowships in the United States. He served as the Sports Medicine Fellowship Director for over a decade, mentoring the next generation of sports medicine physicians.

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Dr. Davis has provided medical care at three Olympic and three Paralympic Games and has worked with numerous elite organizations including USA Boxing, USA Taekwondo, USA Track and Field, USA Swimming, and USA Water Polo. His extensive experience also includes serving as Co-director of the California International Marathon and as team physician for professional baseball (Sacremento Rivercats; Triple-A) and soccer (Sacramento Republic FC; USL) teams.

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A dedicated educator, Dr. Davis is known internationally for his expertise in the neuromusculoskeletal exam, biomechanics, and injury rehabilitation. He has lectured widely across specialties and authored or edited several influential textbooks, including The Ringside Physician Manual for USA Boxing, The 3-Minute Musculoskeletal and Peripheral Nerve Exam, and ACSM's Comprehensive Sports Medicine Review.

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In a unique evolution of his career, Dr. Davis recently became a Certified Personal Trainer to help bridge the gap between rehabilitation and return-to-sport training. He remains a Clinical Professor at UC Davis and holds appointments at three other prestigious medical institutions.

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Outside of medicine, Dr. Davis is an avid runner, cyclist, swimmer, and martial artist. He practices what he preaches; ample exercise, proper nutrition, emotional well-being, and NO STEROIDS. He continues to teach, publish, and is a proud father to his children, Nate and Dani and his two dogs, Lexie and Chewy.

Meet The Team

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Brian A. Davis, MD, CPT, FABPMR, FACSM

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Founder & President, BAD Method Fitness

Vol. Clinical Professor, UC Davis, Sacramento, CA

Vol. Clinical Professor, UNLV, Las Vegas, NV

Vol. Clinical Professor, Touro Univ. Nevada, Las Vegas, NV

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Board-certified Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Board-certified Sports Medicine

NASM Certified Personal Trainer​

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Dr. Brian A. Davis founded BAD Method Fitness with a singular goal: to change the way people experience training when health, injury history, and performance all matter. After decades of working in elite sports medicine, Dr. Davis saw the same problem repeatedly—athletes and active adults were discharged from physical therapy with no clear path forward, while gyms lacked the medical insight needed to train safely and effectively. B.A.D. Method Fitness was created to close that gap. The result is a model built on communication, individualized strategy, and accountability—where training is guided by medical understanding and performance is developed with purpose.

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What makes Dr. Davis’s approach different is that it is built from lived experience as much as clinical knowledge. As a lifelong multi-sport athlete who has personally navigated injuries and recovery, he understands both the science and the psychology of staying engaged in fitness over decades. His mission is not short-term transformation, but long-term capability: helping people move without fear, train with confidence, and live with strength at every stage of life. Under his collaborative partnerships, B.A.D. Method Fitness operates with a simple standard—every program must serve the body you have today while building the body you want tomorrow.

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Royce Laguerta, CPT

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Owner & Founder, Nevada Fit / NVFIT Cross Training

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Royce Laguerta is the owner and founder of Nevada Fit / NVFIT Cross Training, a pair of training-focused gyms in Southern Nevada dedicated to helping busy professionals lose weight, move better, and build sustainable healthy habits. With nearly two decades of experience as a personal trainer, coach, and gym owner in Las Vegas, he has guided thousands of clients through structured programs that blend strength training, conditioning, nutrition coaching, and lifestyle change. At Nevada Fit, Royce and his team specialize in working with professionals who are struggling to lose weight and keep it off, providing clear guidance in fitness, nutrition, and daily routines so they can live with confidence and long-term health. His philosophy is simple: real results come from consistent habits, not quick fixes. That mindset shows up in the gym’s small-group training environment, individual coaching, and education-first approach to topics like sustainable weight loss after 40, practical nutrition strategies, NEAT (non-exercise activity), and building consistency.

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Royce extends that mission beyond the gym as host of The Coaches podcast, where he and co-host (and dietitian) Tara Laguerta share real-world strategies for weight loss, mindset, and long-term wellness. Through the show and his appearances on wellness platforms, he emphasizes that sleep, stress management, nutrition, and movement are equally important pillars of health, not optional add-ons to training.

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A former CrossFit Open competitor whose motto is “Making Health & Fitness a Priority in Nevada – Happy | Health | Human Movement,” Royce leads by example inside and outside the gym. As a coach, entrepreneur, and father, he’s committed to creating a family-friendly, athlete-minded environment where everyday people can train like athletes year-round while still honoring the demands of work and home life.

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Jacob Bevell, DPT, OCS

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Orthopedic Physical Therapist

Board-Certified Orthopedic Specialist

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Dr. Bevell (Jacob) is a board-certified orthopedic physical therapist with a deep passion for helping individuals move, train, and live with confidence. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Brigham Young University before completing his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at Baylor University. He went on to pursue advanced clinical training through an Orthopedic Residency at Baylor University, where he developed expertise in musculoskeletal rehabilitation, movement assessment, and manual therapy.

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Driven by a commitment to excellence, Jacob specializes in guiding patients through injury recovery, performance enhancement, and long-term movement optimization. He believes that every athlete—whether recreational or elite—has a unique story, and he takes pride in creating personalized, evidence-based treatment plans that align with each person’s goals.

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Jacob is known for his calm, thoughtful approach and for truly listening to those he serves. His mission is simple: help people get back to what they love, stronger and more resilient than before.

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Outside the clinic, Jacob enjoys staying active, spending time with his family, and exploring the outdoors. He’s passionate about helping people live the lifestyles they want—pain-free and unrestricted.

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Specialties: 

  • Orthopedic injuries & post-operative rehab

  • Manual therapy & joint mobilization

  • Return-to-sport programming

  • Movement analysis and corrective exercise

  • Performance optimization

  • Education-based rehab and injury prevention

Video Testimonials

Dr. Davis' Patients

Cindy Fenton - Runner

Valerie Williams - CrossFit/ Former Basketball Player

Dr. Davis' Colleagues

Kevin Mullins, MD - Board-Certified PM&R Sports Medicine; Former Trainee

UC Davis Sports Medicine

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