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Physical Therapy Services of Tennessee

Physical Therapy Services of Elizabethton, Tennessee, provides physical therapy, occupational therapy, and sports rehabilitation services. We have offices in Elizabethton, Tennessee.

We have faithfully served the people of northeast Tennessee for 30+ years, and are family-owned and operated by the father and son team of Danny and Justin Smith.

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  • Dr. Danny Smith

    Danny is a native of Elizabethton, TN and graduated from Elizabethton High School in 1968. He is the Founder, President, and CEO of Physical Therapy Services. He is an adjunct faculty member at ETSU school of Physical Therapy as well as a member of the faculty at Belmont University in Nashville. Dr. Smith has taught extensively in both the US and abroad. He has authored numerous articles primarily in the area of sports PT. He is board certified in both Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy. He has received the Turner A. Blackburn Lifetime Achievement Award and the Ron Peyton Award from the American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy.

  • Dr. Justin Smith

    PT Services of Tennessee - Dr. Justin Smith

    Justin is a native of Elizabethton, TN and graduated from Elizabethton High School in 1996. He attended ETSU and graduated in 2001 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. Following a stint as a trauma nurse at Johnson City Medical Center Hospital, Justin was accepted into the Physical Therapy Program at Belmont University in Nashville. He graduated with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Belmont in 2006. His areas of interest are orthopedics and sports. He is board certified in Sports Physical Therapy and in Dry Needling. He serves as a clinical instructor for a number of Physical Therapy educational programs across the country as well as Vice-President and Clinical Director for PTS.

  • Dr. Dustin Barrett

    PT Services of Tennessee - Dr. Dustin Barrett

    Dustin is a native of Tazwell, Va and graduated from Tazwell High School in 1999. He attended Milligan College on a baseball scholarship and graduated from Milligan in 2003. He was accepted into the Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy at ETSU and graduated in 2007. Dustin’s areas of interest in clude orthopedic conditions, particularly back pain. He holds additional certification in Mulligan Technique for the treatment of spinal dysfunction. Dustin in a member of the Milligan College and Tazwell High School Hall of Fame for his accomplishments on the baseball field.

  • Dr. Erin Kiser

    PT Services of Tennessee - Dr. Erin Kiser

    Erin is a native of Elizabethton, TN, graduating from Elizabethton High School with an outstanding career in basketball and softball graduating in 2011. She attended ETSU and graduated in 2014. She was accepted into the Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy at ETSU and graduated in 2017. Her areas of interest are orthopedic, sports, and geriatric physical therapy.

  • Dr. Christin Lowe

    PT Services of Tennessee - Dr. Christin Lowe

    Christin is a native of Chattanooga, TN and graduated from Grace Baptist Academy in May 2007. She attended and graduated from Lander University of 2011 and was a member of the soccer team. She attended the Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy at ETSU and graduated number one in her class in December 2016. She is married to Michael Lowe who is currently a student in the ETSU DPT program and has one daughter. Christin serves as a clinical instructor for numerous DPT programs and her interest is in orthopedic and pediatric PT.

  • Dr. Allie Bourassa

    PT Services of Tennessee - Dr. Allie Bourassa

    Allie is the wife of Dr. Mike Bourassa and is a full time faculty member in the PT school at ETSU. She is a native of Greer SC and graduated from Riverside High School in Greer in 2003. She attended Wingate University and graduated from the Medical University of South Carolina with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2010. She is a Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurological Physical Therapy, being one of the few NCS in Tennessee. Her interest is in vestibular (dizziness) evaluation and treatment.

  • Dr. Mike Bourassa

    PT Services of Tennessee - Dr. Mike Bourassa

    Mike is a graduate of Oroville (CA) High School in 2002. He received his undergraduate degree from California State University, Chico in 2007 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Physiology. He completed his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Elon University in 2010. Mike has completed an Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency and is Fellowship trained in Orthopedic Manual Therapy in 2014. He is Board Certified as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and a Fellow in the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapist. He is a full-time instructor in the ETSU Doctor of Physical Therapy program.

  • Dr. Craig Wassinger

    PT Services of Tennessee - Dr. Craig Wassinger

    Craig is a native of Buffalo, NY, graduating from Starpoint High School in 1997. He received his Physical Therapy degree from Daemen College in 2001. He attended the University of Pittsburg where he received a Master’s Degree in PT in 2003 and his PhD in 2007. He completed a post-doctoral fellowship in New Zealand in 2008. Craig holds the designation of Therapeutic Pain Specialist- one of the few in the U.S. He is a full time professor in the School of Physical Therapy at ETSU.

  • Dr. Sylvester Contreras

    PT Services of Tennessee - Dr. Craig Wassinger

    Dr. Sylvester Contreras is originally from Dallas, TX. He received his Bachelor of Science in Biology in 2016 from Midwestern State University. In 2020 he graduated from ETSU with his Doctorate in Physical Therapy with honors including the Most Outstanding Student of the program. He has a strong passion for orthopedic and sports conditions and plans to further his education with a certification as an orthopedic specialist (OCS). He is currently in the process of becoming certified in dry needling. He is fluent in both Spanish and English which contribute to his ability to provide care to our community.

  • Dr. Faith Russell

    PT Services of Tennessee - Dr. Craig Wassinger

    Dr. Faith Russell is a native of Roan Mountain. She began working with us as a sophomore in high school as student trainer. She then graduated from Cloudland High School in 2015. She received a B.S. Exercise Science from ETSU in 2018 and her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from ETSU in 2021.

  • Dr. Sierra Owens

    PT Services of Tennessee - Dr. Craig Wassinger

    Dr. Sierra Owens is originally from Limestone, TN. She graduated from Providence Academy in 2015 and went on to receive a B.S. in Health Science and Minor in Art from ETSU in 2018. She then received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from ETSU in 2021 with honors including the outstanding research award. She is passionate about pediatric Physical Therapy has completed internships with Niswonger Childrens Hospital and Cincinnati Childrens Physical Therapy. She is currently seeing patients at the PT Services 1500 location in Elizabethton!

  • Dr. Dolly Dog

    PT Services of Tennessee - Dr. Craig Wassinger

    Dolly is our honorary greeter. Dolly has been with us for 6 months and has earned employee of the month 7 times. Her main responsibility is to spread happiness and joy with each wag of her tail for those recovering from their injuries. If you cannot find her, just search for Dr. Erin Kiser's shadow. Dolly especially loves to receive treats and goodies from all her friends that come into the clinic. In her free time, Dolly likes to play fetch, take naps, and chase her tail. Be sure to come in and meet our Dolly at 1975 W Elk Ave, Elizabethton, TN, 37643!

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Read what your neighbors have to say...

  • I am thrilled with my progress toward recovery and owe it all to Christin and Physical Therapy Services…

    Greg G.July 2017

  • The therapists at PTS were great, they think outside the box…

    Susanne R.June 2017

  • Everyone at PTS is great. They are very friendly and they know what they are doing.…

    Penny H.May 2017

  • From start to finish our experience has been far more than we anticipated.…

    Erickson FamilyJuly 2017

  • The customer service has been excellent and that means a lot to me.…

    Walter L.June 2017

  • Appreciate all the wonderful help. I feel 100% better.…

    Mitzi H.May 2017

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