Knoxville Physical Therapy: Celebrating 30 Years of Care
On March 1, 1995, East Tennessee Spine & Sport opened its doors in Knoxville with one goal: to help people move...
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Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy
MDT is an internationally acclaimed method of assessment and treatment for spinal and extremity pain. It is also known as The McKenzie Method.
MedX Spinal Services
The MedX program and machines are specially designed to provide the most effective means of isolating, safely testing, and directly strengthening the muscles in the low back and neck.
Pelvic Health
Pelvic health plays an important role in complete physical, mental, social, and sexual well-being. We strive for our patients to have the best management of these aspects.
Dry Needling
Also known as trigger point dry needling, it is a procedure that treats chronic connective tissue pain and an alternative medicine technique similar to acupuncture.
AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill
The AlterG is used with patients looking to gain mobility, strength, and natural movement/fitness, while also minimizing stress on the body or on injury.
Kinesiotaping
Kinesiotaping is designed to alter movement patterns while absorbing load and re-injecting that energy back into movement, all without limiting range of motion.
Fall Prevention and Balance Training
A program designed to raise participants' fall prevention knowledge and increase their balance through a variety of training techniques.
Ergonomic / Corporate Services
We provide ergonomic evaluations and assessments to help limit the risk of injury to workers and make it easier for people to do their jobs.
Meet The Team
Physical Therapist · Certified McKenzie Therapist · Founder & President
Greg graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from the University of Notre Dame in 1989. His interest in warmer climates...
Physical Therapist · Certified McKenzie Therapist · Clinic Director
Donnie has been a Physical Therapist in the Oak Ridge area since graduating with his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from ETSU...
Physical Therapist · Diplomaed McKenzie Therapist · Clinic Director
Graeme graduated from the University of Ulster at Jordanstown, Northern Ireland in Physiotherapy in 1995. After working...
Physical Therapist · Certified McKenzie Therapist · Clinic Director
Bill graduated from East Tennessee State University with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2006. Early in his career, he was challenged...
Physical Therapist · Clinic Director · Certified McKenzie Therapist
Micah is a familiar face from his previous stint as a Physical Therapist Assistant with ETSS from 2014-2018. He completed a BS in Allied Health from...
Physical Therapist Assistant · Clinic Director
Angelina is a graduate from South College-Asheville and has recently settled into Knoxville. She started out with her passion for bodybuilding and competing....
Physical Therapist · Certified McKenzie Therapist
Zane graduated from Arizona State University with a B.S in Kinesiology in 2015. After receiving his bachelor’s degree he had an opportunity to work as a physical therapist technician and personal trainer for several companies in Arizona.
Pelvic Health Physical Therapist · Clinic Director
Rachel was born and raised in Memphis, TN and received both her BS in Exercise Science and Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
Pelvic Health Physical Therapist · Pelvic Health Program Founder
Emily has been treating pelvic health since graduating from ETSU in 2011. She has always had a passion for learning that hasn’t...
Physical Therapist · Certified McKenzie Therapist
An Oregon Native and graduate of Oregon State University with a B.S. in Exercise and Sport Science, Hollie spent several years...
Pelvic Health Physical Therapist
Kayla is a graduate of Maryville College with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and Doctorate in Physical Therapy from...
Physical Therapist · Certified McKenzie Therapist
Kristine is an East Coast transplant just recently relocated to Tennessee and excited for all the opportunities the Spine and Sport family...
Physical Therapist · Certified McKenzie Therapist
Eric was born and raised in Knoxville and is a graduate of the University of Tennessee with a degree in Exercise Science. Eric...
Physical Therapist · Certified McKenzie Therapist
Enid is an experienced physical therapist that has been with Spine & Sport for over 15 years. Graduating from Ohio University with...
Physical Therapist Assistant
Greg graduated from Ohio University in 1996 with a BS in Sports Science and obtained his PTA degree in 2003 from Trident...
Physical Therapist Assistant
Amy graduated from ETSU with her bachelor’s in Exercise Science and after being a Physical Therapy Tech for 3 years she returned to...
Physical Therapist Assistant
Anna is a graduate of South College of Knoxville and became a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in 2018. Her interest for Physical...
Physical Therapist · Certified McKenzie Therapist
Ian graduated from ETSU in 2017 with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. He has worked in the greater Knoxville area since and joined the...
Physical Therapist Assistant
Joel started as an avid Weightlifting and Powerlifting athlete competing locally and nationally. This fed his desire to become a personal trainer...
Pelvic Health Physical Therapist
Amanda graduated from the University of Tennessee in 2014 with a B.S.Ed. in Kinesiology. She went on to get my Doctorate of Physical Therapy at East Tennessee...
Physical Therapist
A Farragut High School graduate, Whitney earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Tennessee in 2008. She then gained interest in...
Physical Therapist Assistant
Damon graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale and obtained his license as a Physical Therapist Assistant in 2017. While working as a PTA...
Physical Therapist Assistant
Zach graduated from South College and obtained his PTA license in 2020. His interest in physical therapy came at an early age being a multi-sport athlete all of his life and dealing with injuries and rehab along the way.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Erin is a recent Knoxville transfer from Michigan, and is excited to continue her PTA career with East Tennessee Spine and Sport. She obtained her Physical Therapist Assistant degree from Mott Community College...
Physical Therapist Assistant
Chris obtained his PTA degree from Norwalk Community college in Connecticut in 2019. He joined East Tennessee Spine & Sport in July of 2021 with 5 years of overall clinical experience, where he was able to work with patients of all ages and activity levels.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Jordan began her collegiate career with a business focus. After working in Human Resources for nearly 10 years, she discovered her desire to serve the community had shifted more towards health and fitness.
Physical Therapist
Kristi is a Knoxville native and long time Vol Fan. She graduated from the University of Tennessee Knoxville with a BS in Kinesiology. She continued her studies at the University of Tennessee Chattanooga where she graduated with her DPT.
Physical Therapist · Certified McKenzie Therapist
Peyton was born and raised in Kingsport, Tennessee and is a graduate of East Tennessee State University where he focused his undergraduate studies in Exercise Science.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Lindsey is a Knoxville native who graduated from Roane State as a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in 2020. Her interest in rehabilitation and wellness began at a young age when a PT shared their love for the career with her.
Pelvic Health Physical Therapist
Taryn graduated from Nazareth College of Rochester, NY in 2011. After spending seven years in the outpatient orthopedic setting, she began treating pelvic health conditions and has continued to pursue education and training for that specialty.
Physical Therapist
Gordon graduated from University of Tennessee Chattanooga with a degree in Biology before going on to complete his Doctor of Physical Therapy at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.
Physical Therapist
Patrick graduated from Carter High School in 2014, Carson-Newman University in 2018 with bachelor’s degree in exercise science then furthered his education at Marshall University with a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2022.
Physical Therapist
Taylor is from Knoxville, TN. She is a graduate from the University of Tennessee with a Bachelors in Science and Education.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Jordan began his education at Milligan University where he played baseball before completing a BS in Exercise Science at Tennessee Tech University in 2019.
Pelvic Health Physical Therapist
Caroline was raised in sunny San Diego California and came to the Knoxville area to attend physical therapy school.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Haleigh was born and raised in Knoxville, TN and received her bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Carson-Newman University.
Pelvic Health Occupational Therapist
Jenna is a Knoxville native who graduated with a Masters of Science in occupational therapy in 2012 and has been practicing pelvic health since 2020.
Physical Therapist
Kinsey earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Georgia, followed by a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
Orthopedic and Pelvic Health Physical Therapist
Caroline is a graduate of the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. She continued her studies at South College, where she received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Originally from Knoxville, Dalton ventured North to Winona Lake, Indiana to attend Grace College and Theological Seminary and earned his B.A. in Biblical Studies. He continued thereafter to obtain his M.A, in Local Church Ministry.
Pelvic Health Physical Therapist
Izzy has moved around a lot growing up but is proud to call Knoxville her new home! She attended the University of Florida and received a BS in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology and then attended the Medical University of South Carolina where she obtained her Doctorate of Physical Therapy.
Physical Therapist
Leah graduated from Michigan State University in 2018 with a B.S. in Kinesiology and a B.S. in Dietetics.
Physical Therapist
Priyanka is a Knoxville native who attended Bearden High School and graduated from the University of Tennessee in 2014 with a B.S.Ed. in Kinesiology and Psychology.
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