Graeme Keys graduated from the University of Ulster at Jordanstown, Northern Ireland in Physiotherapy in 1995. After working for 2 years in the UK health system he immigrated to the USA in 1997. He settled in Knoxville, TN in 2000 to work at a Spine Center of Excellence as the Director of Physiotherapy, working with Spine surgeons and Injection trained Physiatrists in the conservative and post-surgical management of spinal conditions. This became his area of special interest and extensive experience. He also worked at Results Physiotherapy in the Knoxville and surrounding areas as their Director of Clinical Education. Graeme joined ETSS in late 2016 and opened the Farragut clinic which is now the only Certified McKenzie Clinic in Knoxville.

An Oregon Native and graduate of Oregon State University with a B.S. in Exercise and Sport Science, Hollie spent several years in the golf industry and traveled for tournaments at the business-executive and professional level. She further pursued physical therapy at East Tennessee State University where she obtained her Doctorate in Physical Therapy.

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 therapy after having the opportunity to work as a support staff member under Graeme Keys. She was accepted into physical therapy school and graduated with her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from East Tennessee State University in December 2015.

Robby is a Farragut native, and graduate of Farragut High School. He grew up cheering on the Admirals on Friday nights. After graduating, Robby stayed local attending University of Tennessee Knoxville where he studied Kinesiology and, of course, on Saturdays was fired up to support the Vols.

Joel started as an avid Weightlifting and Powerlifting athlete competing locally and nationally. This fed his desire to become a personal trainer and help others achieve their fitness goals. He then returned to college to further his education and graduated as a Physical Therapist Assistant in 2014. After working in Maryland, then Alabama, he moved to Knoxville with his wife and settled in East TN in 2016. While continuing his education in physical therapy he knew there was more left to learn and was excited to join ETSS in mid 2019, immediately starting his McKenzie Method training and mentorship. He brings with him a desire to help patients achieve their best pain free lifestyle and also elevate their fitness levels.

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. Working as a support staff member in an Outpatient Therapy setting, she went on to graduate from South College with a B.S. in Pre-Physical Therapy and obtained her license to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant. She brings with her an immense motivation to help her patients reach their goals and add value to their day-to-day life.

Bill graduated from East Tennessee State University with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2006. Early in his career, he was challenged that there was a different and better way to help his patients than traditional physical therapy. It lead him to pursue postgraduate training in manual therapy and he is currently certified in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (McKenzie Certified), Movement with Mobilization (Mulligan Certified) and Trigger Point Dry Needling. Bill practices an integrated manual therapy approach along with specific exercise prescription that allows his patients to achieve their optimal results.

Kristine is an East Coast transplant just recently relocated to Tennessee and excited for all the opportunities the Spine and Sport family has to offer. She obtained her BS in Kinesiology from the University of Maryland-College Park in 2007 and her DPT from the University of Maryland-Baltimore in 2015.

Kayla is a graduate of Maryville College with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and Doctorate in Physical Therapy from South College. Falling in love with the pelvic health patient population during an extensive clinical internship, Kayla most enjoys helping new moms return to their active lifestyles. She is a passionate lifelong learner and is excited to pursue her certifications in pelvic health and McKenzie Manual Therapy.

Taylor is from Knoxville, TN. She is a graduate from the University of Tennessee with a Bachelors in Science and Education. Taylor has always been active in sports and a general active lifestyle ranging from soccer to water sports. Ever since she graduated high school she knew she wanted to pursue sports medicine. She graduated in 2022 from South College with her doctorate in Physical Therapy. East Tennessee Spine and Sport was the perfect fit for Taylor as she is able to treat a variety of injuries and help her patients return to their daily activities.

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 in 2017, and her Bachelors of Science degree in Healthcare Administration from the University of Michigan - Flint in 2016. Being a dancer from a young age, she has always been interested in how the human body moves, which kick started her love for PT. She has treated in multiple outpatient settings with a specific interest in musculoskeletal diagnoses and post-surgical care. She believes in tailored treatment plans, and addressing the specific goals of her patients. When she’s not at work, you can find her spending time with her husband, two dogs (Kade and Harley), and friends, as well as exploring her new home town of Knoxville!

Damon graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale and obtained his license as a Physical Therapist Assistant in 2017. While working as a PTA in acute inpatient rehabilitation for a few years, Damon finished school at SIUC with his Bachelor's of Science in Health Care Management in 2020. Damon recently settled into Knoxville from Illinois and is very excited to explore East Tennessee with his girlfriend, Erin, and their dog, Jax. Outside of the clinic, he enjoys staying physically active, weightlifting, powerlifting, and playing soccer. He also enjoys spending time outdoors, hiking, and sampling local craft beer.

Angelina is a graduate from South College-Asheville and has recently settled into Knoxville. She started out with her passion for bodybuilding and competing right after high school and then her father had to have extensive rehabilitation after a motorcycle accident and watching him go through therapy sparked her interest for PT and then soon after she completed her degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant.

Enid is an experienced physical therapist that has been with Spine & Sport for over 15 years. Graduating from Ohio University with Bachelor’s of Science in Physical Therapy, she worked in a variety of clinical settings prior to living to Tennessee in 1999.

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. He played Division 1 collegiate baseball at ETSU from 2012-2017, and was named a team captain his senior year. His interest in physical therapy was sparked following a knee injury during his baseball career and he was able to return to sport with the guided help of physical therapy. He completed his Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2021 at East Tennessee State University.

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. He then went on to complete a residency to specialize in Orthopedics. Since that time, Gordon has practiced primarily in outpatient orthopedics managing a variety of musculoskeletal conditions. He focuses on providing evidence-based and patient centered care with a focus on fitness and total health. His clinical interests include orthopedics, sports medicine, persistent pain, longevity and metabolic health through aging, strength training, Olympic lifting, and racquet sport/overhead throwing athletes. In his free time, Gordon enjoys spending time with his wife Macy and their beautiful daughter Evelyn, playing tennis, strength training, traveling, and hiking.

Greg graduated from Ohio University in 1996 with a BS in Sports Science and obtained his PTA degree in 2003 from Trident Technical College in Charleston, SC. He joined East Tennessee Spine & Sport in 2017 with 14 years of clinical experience specializing in orthopedic/sports medicine specializing in treating shoulder and knee dysfunction. In 2012 Greg was awarded the American Physical Therapy Association PT/PTA Team of the Year award for clinical excellence.

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. He then went on to earn his Doctorate in Physical therapy at A.T. Still University and graduated in 2021 with Honors. Upon graduating with his Doctorate he was inducted into the National Physical Therapy Honor Society, Pro Bono National Honor Society, and awarded the A.T. Still Professionalism Award. During his Doctorate program Zane found a passion for providing pro bono services and was a founding member of the A.T. Still Center for Occupational & Physical Therapy. Zane has a passion for working with patients who have orthopedic conditions as well as neurological disorders.

Ian graduated from ETSU in 2017 with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. He has worked in the greater Knoxville area since and joined the Spine and Sport team in 2019. Ian has several years of outpatient physical therapy experience and looks forward to continuing to pursue further experience with McKenzie Certifications.

Jordan began his education at Milligan University where he played baseball before completing a BS in Exercise Science at Tennessee Tech University in 2019. His involvement in sports and weightlifting prompted his interest in pursuing physical therapy as a career. Following a one year stint as a tech at ETSS, Jordan returned to school at Roane State and received his Physical Therapist Assistant degree in 2023.

Donnie has been a Physical Therapist in the Oak Ridge area since graduating with his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from ETSU in 2004. He is currently certified in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (McKenzie certification), Mobilization with Movement, Certified Manual Therapy as well as Trigger Point Dry Needling.

Eric was born and raised in Knoxville and is a graduate of the University of Tennessee with a degree in Exercise Science. Eric went on to get his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from East Tennessee State University. Eric is currently certified in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (the McKenzie Method or MDT) and Trigger Point Dry Needling which he uses to effectively treat a variety of conditions of the spine and extremities.

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. Her interest in physical therapy sparked in the ninth grade when she received therapy for an ankle injury. She enjoys getting to be a part of the patient's healing process while also building relationships with patients. She enjoys hiking, water skiing, new adventures, and about everything outdoors. She is very excited to be a part of the team at East Tennessee Spine and Sport.

Victoria graduated from the University of Tennessee Knoxville with a degree in Kinesiology and went on to attend PT school in Memphis at The University of Tennessee Health Science Center. Victoria’s interest in physical therapy began when being treated for a back injury in high school and continued to grow while working as a PT tech. She enjoys making meaningful connections with patients and helping others return to activities that they enjoy while continuing to stay active. Outside of the clinic, she enjoys spending time with her family and getting outdoors.

Amy graduated from ETSU with her bachelor’s in Exercise Science and after being a Physical Therapy Tech for 3 years she returned to school and graduated from Roane State Community College from the Physical Therapist Assistant Program.

Zach Paul- 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. With experience in orthopedics, geriatrics, and pediatrics, Zach was excited to join the ETSS team in 2021 to further find himself as a clinician by continuing to learn and improve his craft. Zach was born and raised in the small town of Jacksboro, Tennessee graduating from Campbell County High School. When not in the clinic he enjoys hunting, weightlifting, spike ball, cheering on the Vols, and spending time with his family and girlfriend.

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. Rachel is passionate about pelvic floor physical therapy and has specialized in this field since graduating. Rachel loves helping patients with pelvic floor dysfunction reach their goals. She is working towards her board certification in pelvic health. When not in the clinic, Rachel enjoys baking, working out, and exploring her new home in Knoxville.

Emily has been treating pelvic health since graduating from ETSU in 2011. She has always had a passion for learning that hasn’t dulled with time. She obtained her Certification of Orthopedic Manual Therapy (COMT) in 2017 and is working towards her MDT (McKenzie) and Pelvic Health certification. In addition to constantly learning new things, Emily lectures about the pelvic floor and the benefits of physical therapy to physical therapy students and medical students at ETSU, OB/GYN residents at UT, and to various groups.

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.

Aimee graduated from Northern Illinois University with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2016. She completed a BS in Psychology from Knox College prior to deciding physical therapy was a better career fit.

Caroline was raised in sunny San Diego California and came to the Knoxville area to attend physical therapy school. Caroline graduated with her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from South College and although initially started in pediatrics, transitioned to pelvic floor while working in orthopedics. Caroline decided to pursue pelvic health full time due to falling in love in helping pregnancy and postpartum patients. She is currently working towards her board certification in pelvic health. When not working, Caroline enjoys hiking, traveling, and spending time training her dogs.

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. She has a certification in pregnancy and postpartum corrective exercise and is pursuing the pelvic rehabilitation practitioner certification. Jenna has a passion for improving patient physical and mental health and overall quality of life. When not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two kids, traveling, and being outdoors.

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