FOOTHILLS PHYSICAL THERAPY - Key Persons
Andrea is the Front Desk Coordinator that has recently moved to Knoxville in early 2021. She brings the Florida sunshine to Foothills with a warm welcome for each patient. Andrea has previous experience in customer service and as a front desk coordinator giving her the ability to assist patients with check in, check out, and scheduling needs, along with any questions our patients have. Andrea received a Bachelors in Heath Science from the University of Central Florida. She is excited to be apart of the Foothills nation, being closer to family, and enjoying her new adventure in Knoxville.
Job Titles:
- Assistant
- Physical Therapist
Chelsea graduated from Roane State's Physical Therapist Assistant Program in 2012, and has been working in outpatient rehabilitation treating neurological and orthopedic conditions ever since. She enjoys working closely with her supervising therapists to tailor treatment plans to each individual patient and their needs in order to advance them toward their goals. Chelsea's wide experience includes treatment for pre and post- operative care, neck and back pain, sacroiliac dysfunction, and balance dysfunction for fall prevention, just to name a few. She enjoys learning, and is always seeking continuing education to develop her skill set and stay current with evidence-based treatment strategies.
Chelsea's clinical interests and training include:
Soft tissue and joint mobilization with additional training in Graston Techniques as well as spinal, shoulder, Sacroiliac, hip, knee, and ankle mobilization
Kinesiotaping for muscle facilitation/inhibition, postural correction, and pain/edema management
Treatment of sacroiliac dysfunction through a combined approach of muscle energy techniques and exposure/treatment of muscle imbalances
Implication of functional exercise for return to activities of daily living, hobbies, sporting, and recreation activities
LSVT BIG Certified for treatment of Parkinson's Disease
Functional Movement Assessment Certified
Job Titles:
- Doctor of Physical Therapy
Forrest earned his Bachelor's from University of Tennessee, Knoxville and his Doctorate from University of Tennessee, Chattanooga. Forrest's Physical Therapy rehabilitation style includes a focus on biomechanics and patient centered care to expedite return to the activities pertinent to each patient. Having experience in stroke rehabilitation, sports medicine, and acute care settings, Forrest blends experience into current evidenced based techniques to optimize rehabilitation through a variety of interventions.
Forrest's clinical interests and training include:
Employs muscle energy assessment and techniques to treat spinal dysfunctions and muscle imbalances
Treatment of sport-related injuries including Soccer, Weightlifting, Basketball, Baseball, and Football.
Special interest in the shoulder complex and scapulohumeral mechanics for functional arm strength and stability
Concussion management and rehabilitation continuing education
Rod Joined Foothills Physical Therapy in the year 2000 to manage the business side of things including compliance, staffing, operations and contracting. Rod's goal is to make sure that all the gears are working well so that we can provide excellent care to our patients, while maintaining a rewarding, professional, relaxed, warm and friendly atmosphere. Seeing the improvement in patient's lives, hearing their success stories, and working with a staff of happy, dedicated, and accomplished individuals makes his day!
Job Titles:
- Clinic Director
- Clinic Director / Doctor of Physical Therapy
Ryan achieved his Bachelor's and his Doctorate from East Tennessee State University. Not only does he bring a lively personality to Foothills, but also a plethora of skills obtained both during and after Physical Therapy School. Ryan is highly skilled in biomechanical analysis and gait training. He also brings some new tools to the team here at Foothills, such as myofascial cupping, western dry needling, orthotic fabrication, and ACL tear prevention.
Ryan's clinical interests and training include:
Certified Sportsmetrics specialist focusing on ACL tear prevention in young athletes
Higher level coursework in spinal mobilizations
Specializes in Myofascial Cupping & Western Dry Needling
Treatment of sport-related injuries including Baseball, Crossfit, Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, and Tennis
Specializes in custom orthotic fabrication and gait/running analysis