Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dr. Emily Burn obtained her undergraduate at Vanderbilt University and received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Belmont University. She received Orthopaedic Certified Specialist in Jun 2019. Dr. Burn has nearly a decade of experience working with patients in the outpatient setting. She is a Nashville native and enjoys working with patients from all backgrounds and ability levels to achieve each person’s individual goals for return to function. In her spare time, she participates in yoga classes, joins in on runs with a community running club, and makes use of the many greenways around Nashville with her family and dogs.
Practice
Orthopaedic Specialists - Performance Therapy Institute
CERTIFICATIONS: Dry Needling, Blood Flow Restriction Training and Active Release Techniques; NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist; Personal Trainer
Kenny has long been involved in athletics. Early on, he focused on the science of nutrition and performance which led him to training others and a master’s degree in Exercise Physiology with thoughts of becoming a researcher. In this process he found a love for Physical Therapy. Learn more about having Kenny as your physical therapist:
PHYSICAL THERAPY PHILOSOPHY
His background in nutrition, exercise physiology and sports has helped him think through his approach to therapy with a unique perspective. This helps him with all patients, but especially so with the high-level athletes he sees.
WHAT TO EXPECT ABOUT WORKING WITH KENNY
We are going to work hard and have fun while doing it. It takes a bit of time to find the right combination of treatments that work for each patient. There is no magic cure that works the same way and to the same degree every time and for everyone. If I had that magic cure, we would be doing PT on my private island.
HIS GREATEST SUCCESS
Kenny is proud of all the patients he works with and is honored they would trust him to take care of them. He is proud when an athlete he works with gets drafted to play pro sports but is just as proud when he has a patient feeling better and becoming dedicated to improving their personal health and wellness.
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, B.S. and DPT
About Justin
I was born in Oklahoma City, OK and spent most of my childhood in Lake Charles, LA until my family moved to Franklin, TN in 2000. As a staff physical therapist at Mpower Physical therapy, I strive to provide care to those seeking to return to sport or their favorite daily activity. Outside of work, I enjoy rock climbing and hiking with my wife and serving the Franklin community through our local church. I am a huge Oklahoma Sooners football fan (BOOMER SOONER) and go to at least one game a year.
Personal Philosophy
Bring glory to God in everything that I do while leveraging everything he provides me to serve and honor the people he allows me to encounter.
Greatest Success
My greatest professional successes are twofold: the first is getting to work in my capacity as a Clinical Educator where I get to grow and teach throughout our company. The second is every time a patient is able to do something well that the first day of PT they told me they'd never be able to do again. That, and the excitement on their face as they return to what they love to do, is what makes it all worth it.
JI am a Chicago-area native and stayed in the Midwest to obtain my undergrad degree in Science-Business from the University of Notre Dame. I spent some time working as a physical therapy tech prior to moving to Nashville where I obtained my Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Belmont University. I graduated from Belmont in 2021 and began my career as a staff therapist in outpatient orthopedics at Benchmark Physical Therapy. During my time at Benchmark I participated in their Orthopedic Residency program and recently sat for the Orthopedic Clinical Specialist exam.
Why were you drawn to the health and wellness industry?
I have always enjoyed an active lifestyle and working out. While at Notre Dame I took anatomy during the second semester of my senior year and absolutely fell in love with the human body and how it works. Physical therapy seemed like the ideal career to work through the puzzles of the human body and also help others.
What are your expertise? (ex: certain sports, weight loss, etc.)
As a graduate of an orthopedic residency program, orthopedics truly is my area of expertise as I have spent the past year participating in advanced training in this area. My scholarly project for residency was centered specifically around evidence-based injury prevention of youth ice hockey players.
How would you describe the importance & benefits of the care/service you provide?
The goal of what I do as a physical therapist is to help people remain active at all different types of levels. Keeping people moving is ultimately how we are able to go about living our lives. Decreasing pain and improving activity in patients allows them to enjoy simple daily tasks or more rigorous activities. This impacts a patient’s physical well-being but also emotional and social well-being as well since pain-free movement is a crucial part of life.
What would you tell a new client/patient to expect about working with you?
YI am always excited to work with patients who are motivated to return to what they love doing. I will give 100% to my patients but expect that they give me 100% in return so that we are both fully invested in their treatment plan and can have the best result possible. I like to have fun and be creative to make sure we achieve a patient’s individual, personal, and meaningful goals.
Without naming names, tell us about a client success that makes you proud:
I met a patient for initial evaluation who was a young woman, mother, and full-time worker dealing with back pain that limited her ability to get through the day without pain which had persisted for years on end. She was upset and resistant to start PT because her doctor did not order an MRI and she did not know what was wrong with her. By the end of my hour with her, she was much more positive about how therapy can help, even without undergoing an MRI. After a few weeks of work, she was able to go through an entire day without back pain and resumed a normal work out routine. It felt great to help a “non-believer” experience and understand the benefits of physical therapy!
If you have one, what is your favorite motivational quote/mantra:
Today it hurts, tomorrow it works.
What is your Personal Training Philosophy?
Physical therapy is hard work, but it is worth it!
Is there anything else you’d like to share about yourself? Accomplishments, interests, fun facts, etc?
With my free time I enjoy Broadway musicals, ice hockey, Baby Yoda, and obsessing over other people’s dogs especially French bulldogs and pugs. I am looking forward to learning more about working with post-operative patients and higher-level athletes during my time at MPower!
Vanderbilt University – Bachelors in Psychology, Medical Anthropology
University of Tennessee Health Science Center – Doctorate of Physical Therapy
About Sarah
I was born and raised in Nashville and have no plans to leave any time soon! I grew up watching Vanderbilt sports - Go ‘Dores! - and the best job I ever had before becoming a PT was working at a summer camp driving boats and teaching kids how to ski and knocking them off the tube. I love watching sports and movies on TV, reading books and hanging out making memories with my husband, son and goldendoodle. My favorite vacation is skiing in Taos, New Mexico and my bucket list place to visit is Croatia.
Personal Philosophy
Everyone is an athlete - the setting just looks different from one person to the next! One person may be trying to get back to the soccer pitch, golf course or swimming pool while another may be wanting to get back to playing in the backyard with kids or the workplace or just to be able to keep taking care of themselves independently at home. It’s my job to help patients meet THEIR goals, no matter what they may be!
Greatest Success
I am truly most proud when I see a patient come in on their first day apprehensive, frustrated and sometimes downright grumpy and I can use my words and my skills to give them hope and wanting to come back again because they see the value in what I do. Nothing motivates me more than seeing patients want to get better and love coming to therapy because the atmosphere is unlike any other!
I was born in Athens, Georgia (Go Dawgs!), but have lived in the Middle Tennessee area for most of my life. I have 2 older brothers, a younger brother, and 2 older stepbrothers. In my free time, I really enjoy being active by going to the gym or playing recreational sports like softball, sand volleyball, and pickleball. I am a 2nd generation physical therapist, as my mom is a PT who works with the geriatric population.
In my academic and professional career, I have gained experience treating people of all ages – including high school and college athletes, adults suffering from orthopedic conditions and neurological disorders, or automotive industrial workers.
Why were you drawn to the health and wellness industry?
Despite never being the best athlete in the world, I have always enjoyed watching and playing a variety of sports. After going to college, I wanted to start a career where I could still be involved with sports in some capacity, which led me to Athletic Training. My experience with Athletic Training uncovered a passion for the rehabilitation aspect of sports medicine, putting me on the path to physical therapy.
Payton's Eexpertise
Having been a baseball player throughout my youth and suffering from persistent shoulder pain in my teenage years as a result, I really enjoy working with baseball players to prevent them from experiencing the same things I did as a player. However, I enjoy working with patients from all kinds of athletic/occupational backgrounds!
What to expect when working with Payton?
When starting PT with me, we will collaboratively determine what your goals are and the activities to which you want to return. The treatment plan that we develop will be centered around those goal so that you are seeing your progress toward achieving them in real time. I will be a source of encouragement and positive assurance, while giving you the tools to succeed long after our time working together is finished.
Client Success Story
During my time as a student, I worked with a patient who was recovering from ACL repairs in both knees. The added emotional strain of having their second surgery made it that much more important to be a source of comfort and encouragement for them. This patient made a significant amount of progress in the time that I got to work with them, and ended up fully recovering!
Favorite Motivational Quote
My favorite quote is, “Nobody who ever gave their best regretted it.” This quote has resonated with me since I was a teenager, and it has held true for me to this day. If you always give your best, then you know you did everything in your power to lead to the most optimal outcome!
Physical Therapy Philosophy
People are usually capable of accomplishing so much more than they realize, and that nobody should be limited by themselves or others due to an injury or condition. I firmly believe that growth occurs when you are challenged, and that is a mindset that I intend to instill in my patients.
Jess’s first experience with physical therapy came in high school following a knee surgery. She wanted to make the sort of difference that those therapists made in her life. After achieving her Doctorate of Physical Therapy, she began her career as an athletic trainer in Evansville, Indiana. In 2016, Jess joined Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics, later transitioning to MPOWER. Jess loves being active and struggles with a grueling frozen custard addiction. Learn more about having Jess as your physical therapist:
PHYSICAL THERAPY PHILOSOPHY
Without proper rehab after an injury or surgery, your body is not going to truly function at its highest capability. When there are undergoing problems, our body will compensate and that can lead to further problems and pain. With physical therapy, those issues are addressed and you can return to your activities without increased risk.
WHAT TO EXPECT ABOUT WORKING WITH JESS
I want each patient to reach their goals and approach their rehab with that in mind. I know that physical therapy is not everyone’s cup of tea, so I do my best to make it a comfortable and engaging session. I’m always willing to listen to my patients and guide them to their full potential.
HER GREATEST SUCCESS
Jess has one patient that has been able to return to golf following a rotator cuff repair. They are now training with the coaches at MPOWER without any pain and are better than ever.
“Jess is a very caring and knowledgeable physical therapist. This is the 2nd time I’ve had her during my physical therapy for 2 different surgeries. Even though all of the other therapist are great, I like going to someone who knows my health issues. 2 of the therapists in training, we’re great to work with also. They were Joseph and McLean. Elite and Mpower are the only orthopedics and therapists, that my husband I will go to! Thank you for everything!”
Sara Anne Davidson is the physical therapist at the David Price Center in Murfreesboro, TN. She’s from Gainesville, GA and received her undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Georgia in Athens, GA and doctorate in Physical Therapy at the University of North Georgia in Dahlonega, GA. She is committed to instilling hope in her patients by teaming up with them to achieve a better quality of life. In her free time she enjoys chasing after her 2 year old daughter and cheering on the Georgia Bulldogs.
Hello, My name is Brett Koehn, physical therapist at David Price IMAC Regeneration Center in Brentwood, TN. I'm a native of Enid, Oklahoma where I grew up working in my family's auto parts store.
I attending University of Tulsa to earn my degree in Exercise and Sport Science. At Tulsa, I ran track and cross country. Some of my Cross Country and Track teammates were from Australia and New Zealand and suggested I attend graduate school overseas.
Knowing I didn't want to pursue a career in the auto parts business, I took a long 16-hour plane ride to Australia and lived there for 3 years while attending the University of Queensland. While I'm happy to be back in the USA, I do miss the beaches, the coffee, and of course seeing koalas and kangaroos.
Most people don't realize it, but a lot of manual therapy techniques originated in Australia. When I found out that manual therapy was the focus at Advantage Therapy - now Ozzie Smith Center, I knew right away this would be a good fit!
Born and raised in Minnesota, Kevin is a big Minnesota sports fan. He became interested in physical therapy following an ACL reconstruction due to injury. Outside of work, Kevin loves dogs and spending time on the lake. Learn more about having Kevin as your physical therapist:
PHYSICAL THERAPY PHILOSOPHY
As a physical therapist I am able to combine hands on care with select exercises to help decrease pain and improve movement allowing a person to return to their desired activity or sport.
WHAT TO EXPECT ABOUT WORKING WITH KEVIN
Be ready to work and sweat. Physical therapy is more than a bike, massage, and hot pack.
HIS GREATEST SUCCESS
I’m proudest when I get to see a patient run, hit, throw, or jump for the first time since their injury. They have this look of joy when they can start doing the things they love again.
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, San Marcos (CA) – DPT
About Noelle
I grew up in the suburbs of Los Angeles and stayed in southern CA for my B.S. and DPT. Wanting to explore more of the US, I decided to become a travel Physical Therapist. One of my assignments brought me to TN and I loved it so much I decided to make that move permanent! After sustaining multiple knee injuries playing soccer, I knew I wanted to make the same difference in others’ lives as my PT had done for me. When I’m not at work, you can find me traveling the world, playing soccer, attending live music or sporting events, or hanging out by the water.
Personal Philosophy
I aim to educate my patients to understand the “why” behind what we do and to continually encourage them to accomplish things they did not believe were possible. There definitely will be sweat, smiles, and some fun involved!
Greatest Success
One of my favorite memories was treating a young boy who had knee pain while in class and during PE. Initially, he and his parents were worried about his diagnosis and the possibility of flare ups as his older sister had gone through the same thing. As he started feeling better, he would always be disappointed when the session was over and was always excited to learn something new. By the time of his graduation, he was able to fully participate during PE pain-free! In addition, both patient and his parents felt confident in the exercises and knowledge they had learned during his rehab journey to be able to maintain the gains he had made and treat flare ups as they may arise in the future.
Cassidy was born and raised in Southern California. She grew up playing competitive soccer, cross country, and track. She went on to run D1 cross country and track at San Diego State for undergrad and went back to SDSU for PT school. She loves staying active through running and strength training. Outside of work you can find her baking yummy treats, walking my two golden retrievers and watching lots of baseball. Cassidy received her bachelor's degree in Kinesiology at San Diego State University. She then went on to pursue her master's in Kinesiology Sport's Performance at Point Loma Nazarene University. Cassidy also completed her doctorate in Physical Therapy at San Diego State University.
Why were you drawn to the health and wellness industry?
“I have known I wanted to work in healthcare since I was in high school. Through my active lifestyle and participation in sports I was drawn to physical therapy because I had the desire to help people get back to doing what they love.“
How would you describe the importance & benefits of the care/service you provide?
“Participating and following a physical therapy plan of care is crucial in injury recovery and finding the right healthcare providers to help you reach your goals are just as important. Physical therapy is a skilled approach to injury rehabilitation and return to activity that is patient specific and goal oriented.”
What would you tell a new client/patient to expect about working with you?
“I am going to put my very best into your treatment, so I expect the same effort in return. Let's work together to reach your goals and have fun along the way!”
If you have one, what is your favorite motivational quote/mantra:
“Do not let what you can not do interfere with what you can do” - John Wooden
BS – Cumberland University MBA – Cumberland University DPT – A.T. Still University
Rochelle’s expertise is in orthopedic physical therapy.
CERTIFICATIONS: INTEGRATED DRY NEEDLING
Rochelle enjoys being outside! Some of her favorite activities include hiking, wakeboarding, and paddle boarding. Early on, she choose to take her passion of an active lifestyle and pursue a career in health in wellness.
PHYSICAL THERAPY PHILOSOPHY
Hope is not a strategy. Our results come from the work we put in and successful rehabilitation requires that!
WHAT TO EXPECT ABOUT WORKING WITH ROCHELLE
With Rochelle, you get someone that cares about your well-being and will guide you in your rehabilitation journey.
“From the time we met Rochelle made me feel welcome and at ease, her knowledge and professionalism were like a breath of fresh air, the staff members l came
in contact with where amazing, I’m looking forward to my next appointment.”
BS, Integrative Physiology and Health Science – Alma College Doctorate of Physical Therapy – Central Michigan University
CERTIFICATIONS: Pain-Free Performance Specialist
Macayla was drawn to the health and wellness industry from her own experience with a physical therapist and trainer. She played four years of collegiate soccer at Alma College, where she earned her undergraduate degree. During this time, she experienced a few different ankle injuries that required rehab. Her trainer and her physical therapist at the time made such an impact on her soccer career and helped her get back to her active lifestyle. This experience inspired her to help others like they did for her.
PHYSICAL THERAPY PHILOSOPHY
Not only can physical therapy help you heal from an injury or surgery, but it can also give you tools and knowledge to prevent future injuries and to optimize long-term function and wellness.
WHAT TO EXPECT ABOUT WORKING WITH MACAYLA
I will take the time to listen to your story and make sure your treatment is individualized to your needs. You can also expect some fun and laughs along the way, and together we will celebrate each milestone you hit throughout the process!
HER GREATEST SUCCESS
I once had a patient that was trying to get back on the soccer field after an ACL reconstruction. He struggled a lot early on with his strength and motion. We both stayed positive and motivated throughout the process and worked extra hard each day, and he was able to turn a corner and eventually return to playing pain-free.
I went to undergrad at Florida State University, graduating in 2019 with my Bachelors of Science with a major in Exercise Physiology. I then went to University of St. Augustine for my Physical therapy degree, graduating in December 2022. I did PT school rotations in Davie, FL, Nashville, TN, and Houston, TX.
CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist)
Education
Salisbury University, BS
Methodist University, DPT
About Brian
I was born and raised in New Jersey, where I was a multi-sport athlete my entire life, including continuing my football career all the way through college at Salisbury University (Go Gulls!). I was lucky enough to avoid spending much time in athletic training rooms or physical therapy clinics, which is what lead me to strive to not only get patients/athletes healthy but keep them healthy once they return to what they love. Outside of work, you can find me rooting for the New York Giants and Yankees, working out, shooting way above par on the golf course, or hanging out around some sort of body of water with friends.
Personal Philosophy
Work hard, play hard. Physical therapy and rehabbing an injury will be tough and challenging, but that doesn’t mean we can’t have fun while we do it. My vision is to create an atmosphere that patients look forward to coming into to improve toward their goals.
Greatest Success
My greatest success is seeing my patients make strides toward their goals and gain confidence with everything they do. Possibly my most memorable success was when a former patient of mine had us print out his new NFL contract for him to sign in the clinic after coming back from an ACL injury.
“Brian is amazing at what he does. He has brought me so far along only after 8 weeks. He explains everything he is doing and helps you understand the process and why you’re doing it. I would recommend him for any of your physical therapy needs. He’s the BEST!!!!!”
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