Olivia Rasbornik, PT, DPT, joined the Physio Lab team in 2023. After graduating with her B.S. in Exercise Science from the University of South Carolina, she completed her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at Western Carolina University. A native of Mooresville, NC, Olivia grew up near Lake Norman where she developed a love for the sport of swimming. During her undergraduate career, Olivia participated in club swim and coached for Palmetto Aquatics, also becoming involved in CrossFit and performance training.
While attending WCU, Olivia participated in a doctoral research project developing a continuing education course focused on the incorporation of physical, emotional, spiritual, and environmental well-being into physical therapy. A sports rehab clinical at Vertex in Colombia, SC, equipped Olivia with an extensive understanding of rehab for athletes competing in CrossFit and weightlifting. She values connecting with her patients and co-workers and believes that we are stronger when we work together.
Olivia enjoys spending time with her fiancé, Joey, and her dog, Flossie, hiking, or helping Joey in his vegetable garden. She also enjoys hanging out with friends and family over live music or anywhere near a body of water.
Olivia@physiolabpt.com
While attending WCU, Olivia participated in a doctoral research project developing a continuing education course focused on the incorporation of physical, emotional, spiritual, and environmental well-being into physical therapy. A sports rehab clinical at Vertex in Colombia, SC, equipped Olivia with an extensive understanding of rehab for athletes competing in CrossFit and weightlifting. She values connecting with her patients and co-workers and believes that we are stronger when we work together.
Olivia enjoys spending time with her fiancé, Joey, and her dog, Flossie, hiking, or helping Joey in his vegetable garden. She also enjoys hanging out with friends and family over live music or anywhere near a body of water.
Olivia@physiolabpt.com
Brett Cash, PT, DPT, joined the Physio Lab team of sports rehab specialists with over 3.5 years of experience in 1-on-1 outpatient orthopedic clinics. Brett has developed a passion for patient-focused physical therapy and is enthusiastic about providing the absolute highest level of personal, purposeful care to his community.
Brett specializes in helping athletes recover post-injury or game-day restrictions and managing postural pain from long workdays. He is an expert in physical therapy treatments for chronic pain and is Level II Functional Dry Needling Certified.
Brett works with local high school baseball and track and field athletes in the community with a focus on return to sport and maintenance to keep athletes injury-free and performing at their peak. Outside of work, you’ll find Brett attending UT baseball games, hiking with his wife and two Husky pups at IJAMs, and exploring the culinary scene in downtown Knoxville.
Brett@physiolabpt.com
Brett specializes in helping athletes recover post-injury or game-day restrictions and managing postural pain from long workdays. He is an expert in physical therapy treatments for chronic pain and is Level II Functional Dry Needling Certified.
Brett works with local high school baseball and track and field athletes in the community with a focus on return to sport and maintenance to keep athletes injury-free and performing at their peak. Outside of work, you’ll find Brett attending UT baseball games, hiking with his wife and two Husky pups at IJAMs, and exploring the culinary scene in downtown Knoxville.
Brett@physiolabpt.com
Julie Young, PT, DPT, OCS, COMT, joined the Physio Lab team with 33 years of experience practicing orthopedic physical therapy. Julie is passionate about providing quality, client-centered care for each of her patients. A lifelong athlete, Julie has played a wide variety of sports including softball for the University of Missouri and has several marathons on her resume, including Boston. Julie has an extraordinary understanding of athletes and their needs as they maintain a high level of activity.
Julie’s vast experience includes designation as a Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, a Certified Manual Therapist, and she holds a Level II Functional Dry Needling Certification. She has worked with athletes at Maryville High School for a number of years including the Cross Country and Track and Field teams.
When she’s not working, Julie is often busy working out whether weightlifting, cycling, running, or in Barre classes. She loves spending time with friends enjoying coffee, and trying new recipes with her son, Seth.
Julie@physiolabpt.com
Julie’s vast experience includes designation as a Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, a Certified Manual Therapist, and she holds a Level II Functional Dry Needling Certification. She has worked with athletes at Maryville High School for a number of years including the Cross Country and Track and Field teams.
When she’s not working, Julie is often busy working out whether weightlifting, cycling, running, or in Barre classes. She loves spending time with friends enjoying coffee, and trying new recipes with her son, Seth.
Julie@physiolabpt.com
Stephanie Lawson, PT, DPT, SCS, CMTPT, ATC is a native of northwest Ohio (Wauseon, OH). She earned her Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science and Athletic Training from the University of Toledo in 2006. While there she worked with Division I athletes in several sports specializing in the treatment, prevention, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. She earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Ohio University, where she was a graduate assistant in the motor control laboratory and studied how movement patterns are altered in patients with lower back pain.
Stephanie joined the Physio Lab team with over 13 years of experience in outpatient physical therapy in Ohio and Virginia, and spent 5 years as a clinic and area manager in addition to patient care. In 2015, she earned the designation of Sports Clinical Specialist (SCS), by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists (ABPTS). She was certified in trigger point dry needling (CMTPT) by Myopain Seminars in 2018, and blood flow restriction therapy through SmartCuffs in 2020. Stephanie has a particular interest in rehabilitation of running related injuries, high school and college athletes, and active individuals. She expanded her knowledge in 2022 with courses through the Institute of Clinical Excellence for the Rehabilitation of the Injured Runner, and Clinical Management of the Fitness Athlete.
Stephanie stays active as a recreational runner and has completed several marathons and half marathons. She's involved in weightlifting and is a member of CrossFit Pistol Creek in Maryville, TN. Stephanie enjoys spending time with her husband, Kunle Lawson, who is the Head Track and Field Coach at Maryville College, and their busy son James.
Stephanie@physiolabpt.com
Stephanie joined the Physio Lab team with over 13 years of experience in outpatient physical therapy in Ohio and Virginia, and spent 5 years as a clinic and area manager in addition to patient care. In 2015, she earned the designation of Sports Clinical Specialist (SCS), by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists (ABPTS). She was certified in trigger point dry needling (CMTPT) by Myopain Seminars in 2018, and blood flow restriction therapy through SmartCuffs in 2020. Stephanie has a particular interest in rehabilitation of running related injuries, high school and college athletes, and active individuals. She expanded her knowledge in 2022 with courses through the Institute of Clinical Excellence for the Rehabilitation of the Injured Runner, and Clinical Management of the Fitness Athlete.
Stephanie stays active as a recreational runner and has completed several marathons and half marathons. She's involved in weightlifting and is a member of CrossFit Pistol Creek in Maryville, TN. Stephanie enjoys spending time with her husband, Kunle Lawson, who is the Head Track and Field Coach at Maryville College, and their busy son James.
Stephanie@physiolabpt.com
Amber Day, PT, DPT, CF-L1 is an East Tennessee native who earned her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and Doctorate of Physical Therapy from East Tennessee State University. Amber grew up competing in cheer and gymnastics, and through her love for sports she developed a passion for learning about and providing rehabilitation services for athletes. Before joining the team at Physio Lab in 2022, Amber gained 5+ years of clinical experience, dedicating 3 years to clinical management and direct treatment with CrossFit athletes. Amber is a CrossFit L1 trainer and has pursued a higher level of learning for management and treatment of the fitness athlete through the Institute of Clinical Excellence. She is an internally trained pelvic floor clinician and specializes in treatment of the pregnant and postpartum athlete. Amber is Dry Needling and ASTYM certified.
Outside of work, Amber enjoys spending time with her husband, Kevin, and 2-year-old son, Titus. On Friday nights, you can find her on the sidelines of the Oak Ridge High School football game cheering on her husband, the assistant coach, and the team. She is an avid cross fitter herself, which she enjoys doing both recreationally and competitively.
Amber@physiolabpt.com
Outside of work, Amber enjoys spending time with her husband, Kevin, and 2-year-old son, Titus. On Friday nights, you can find her on the sidelines of the Oak Ridge High School football game cheering on her husband, the assistant coach, and the team. She is an avid cross fitter herself, which she enjoys doing both recreationally and competitively.
Amber@physiolabpt.com
Josh Reppert, PT, DPT was born and raised in East Tennessee, and earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from ETSU out of a desire to help people better their lives through movement, rehabilitation strategies, and education.
With 8+ years of clinical experience, Josh spent 4 years before joining the Physio Lab team in a clinic with a 1-on-1 treatment model providing focused care to meet the needs of his clients for optimal results. He has extensive knowledge and experience in orthopedic rehabilitation of all musculoskeletal injuries. Josh has special interest and experience in assisting members of law enforcement, the military and SWAT to meet the physical demands of their careers. He is level one certified in Dry Needling, Functional Range Conditioning (FRC) with comprehensive knowledge and experience in spinal thrust manipulation, spine mechanical diagnosis and therapy (MDT) and Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM.)
While Josh is passionate about helping others better their lives through his career as a Physical Therapist, he is just as committed to staying active in his personal life. He enjoys lifting weights, recreational sports, and a variety of other activities that keep him in motion and healthy! Josh loves to cook and was known to watch more cooking shows as a child than cartoons. He also has quite the sweet tooth, and there’s a 10/10 chance you’ll find him snacking on a brown butter chocolate chip, or shortbread, cookie after a good meal (everything in moderation)!
Josh@physiolabpt.com
With 8+ years of clinical experience, Josh spent 4 years before joining the Physio Lab team in a clinic with a 1-on-1 treatment model providing focused care to meet the needs of his clients for optimal results. He has extensive knowledge and experience in orthopedic rehabilitation of all musculoskeletal injuries. Josh has special interest and experience in assisting members of law enforcement, the military and SWAT to meet the physical demands of their careers. He is level one certified in Dry Needling, Functional Range Conditioning (FRC) with comprehensive knowledge and experience in spinal thrust manipulation, spine mechanical diagnosis and therapy (MDT) and Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM.)
While Josh is passionate about helping others better their lives through his career as a Physical Therapist, he is just as committed to staying active in his personal life. He enjoys lifting weights, recreational sports, and a variety of other activities that keep him in motion and healthy! Josh loves to cook and was known to watch more cooking shows as a child than cartoons. He also has quite the sweet tooth, and there’s a 10/10 chance you’ll find him snacking on a brown butter chocolate chip, or shortbread, cookie after a good meal (everything in moderation)!
Josh@physiolabpt.com
Adam Levko, PT, DPT has several years of experience, treating patients of all levels and ailments. While Adam has treated a wide range of orthopedic injuries, he has also specialized in treating athletes of all levels: high school, college, NFL, MLB, WNBA, PGA, UFC, CrossFit Games, World Cup Downhill, bodybuilders, powerlifters, endurance athletes, weekend warriors, and many more.
Adam enjoys spending his free time with his wife, Lauren (see below), and their two sons, Beckett Neyland (7), and Briggs Henley (5). He enjoys staying active by playing basketball, running, lifting weights, super short metcons, hiking, and playing golf.
Adam@physiolabpt.com
Adam enjoys spending his free time with his wife, Lauren (see below), and their two sons, Beckett Neyland (7), and Briggs Henley (5). He enjoys staying active by playing basketball, running, lifting weights, super short metcons, hiking, and playing golf.
Adam@physiolabpt.com
Lauren Levko, PT, DPT was born and raised in Gatlinburg, TN where she attended Gatlinburg-Pittman High School. She earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis in 2013. Prior, Lauren earned a Bachelor's of Education in Exercise and Sports Science from the University of Memphis in 2010. Outside of classes, Lauren played soccer and ran cross country for Memphis.
Lauren has trained in manual treatments for orthopedic conditions. She has had a year of internal mentoring focusing on clinical reasoning and advanced manual interventions, as well as over two years of classes through IAMT working towards her COMT (Certification of Orthopedic Manual Therapy). Lauren is certified in level 1 dry needling through IAMT along with cupping, IASTM, and taping through Rocktape. During her 7+ years of experience prior to the opening of Physio Lab, she helped open a new clinic in South Knoxville as the manager and served as clinic director in Pigeon Forge for 3 years. Lauren@physiolabpt.com
Lauren has trained in manual treatments for orthopedic conditions. She has had a year of internal mentoring focusing on clinical reasoning and advanced manual interventions, as well as over two years of classes through IAMT working towards her COMT (Certification of Orthopedic Manual Therapy). Lauren is certified in level 1 dry needling through IAMT along with cupping, IASTM, and taping through Rocktape. During her 7+ years of experience prior to the opening of Physio Lab, she helped open a new clinic in South Knoxville as the manager and served as clinic director in Pigeon Forge for 3 years. Lauren@physiolabpt.com
Justin Loss PT, DPT, FAAOMPT Justin and his wife, Carli, joined the Knoxville community after moving from Lexington, KY, where he was the clinic director and lead PT for a gym-based 1-on-1 physical therapy clinic. In addition to work and endurance races, Justin and Carli enjoy exploring the mountains and spending time with friends whenever possible.
Justin has published and presented research nationally on the topic of running biomechanics and injury. He is a fellow endurance enthusiast and lives the lifestyle. Through various racing and training experiences, Justin became fascinated with the human body, how it works, and preventing injury. As a result, he knew he wanted to focus on endurance sports and the community around them. This led him to physical therapy school at East Carolina University where he earned his doctorate and researched running biomechanics. Justin’s goal is to help individuals answer the questions, “How do I manage my injury while still training?”, and “How do I become a better athlete?” He enjoys working with endurance athletes of all levels, relating to them personally and professionally.
Education and professional background:
Fellowship Training: Dr. Loss completed an Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy Fellowship earning the distinction of ‘Fellow of The American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapist.’ He is one of less than 30 physical therapists in the state of Tennessee to achieve this.
Justin@physiolabpt.com
Justin has published and presented research nationally on the topic of running biomechanics and injury. He is a fellow endurance enthusiast and lives the lifestyle. Through various racing and training experiences, Justin became fascinated with the human body, how it works, and preventing injury. As a result, he knew he wanted to focus on endurance sports and the community around them. This led him to physical therapy school at East Carolina University where he earned his doctorate and researched running biomechanics. Justin’s goal is to help individuals answer the questions, “How do I manage my injury while still training?”, and “How do I become a better athlete?” He enjoys working with endurance athletes of all levels, relating to them personally and professionally.
Education and professional background:
Fellowship Training: Dr. Loss completed an Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy Fellowship earning the distinction of ‘Fellow of The American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapist.’ He is one of less than 30 physical therapists in the state of Tennessee to achieve this.
Justin@physiolabpt.com
Raine Rackley, PT, DPT is a graduate of Belmont University’s physical therapy program in Nashville, TN with clinical experience in return to sport for dancers and golfers. She is certified in both Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA), a movement based diagnostic system which systematically finds the cause of pain, not just the source, and Titleist Performance institute Medical Level 2 (TPI) to screen functional movement in golfers and everyday athletes for movement patterns that lead to injuries and pain. She is also certified in Dry Needling and has clinical experience with the McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy, and the Postural Restoration Institute.
Raine is a graduate of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga where she received her Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science. She was a competitive dancer through high school, which inspired her love for movement and injury prevention. Her further understanding of dance and cheer biomechanics has given her a clinical advantage when working with injured athletes in these sports. She enjoys attending barre classes, golfing, and spending time on the lake with family and friends. Raine@physiolabpt.com
Raine is a graduate of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga where she received her Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science. She was a competitive dancer through high school, which inspired her love for movement and injury prevention. Her further understanding of dance and cheer biomechanics has given her a clinical advantage when working with injured athletes in these sports. She enjoys attending barre classes, golfing, and spending time on the lake with family and friends. Raine@physiolabpt.com
Angela Berry, CPT, NASM
Stretch Therapy Specialist
AIS Certified
Angela has over 13 years of experience in a physical therapy setting, treating all types of tension and soreness. She has worked with many different athletes, ranging from Olympic pole vaulters to CrossFit athletes, as well as a specific concentration in ACL tear prevention with soccer players.
Angela is most passionate about helping individuals of all ages and abilities gain flexibility for their bodies to perform at full potential.
In her free time she loves spending time with her son, Sawyer, exploring in the mountains, playing soccer or riding bikes. She also enjoys backpacking, live music and spending time with family and friends.
Angela@physiolabpt.com
Stretch Therapy Specialist
AIS Certified
Angela has over 13 years of experience in a physical therapy setting, treating all types of tension and soreness. She has worked with many different athletes, ranging from Olympic pole vaulters to CrossFit athletes, as well as a specific concentration in ACL tear prevention with soccer players.
Angela is most passionate about helping individuals of all ages and abilities gain flexibility for their bodies to perform at full potential.
In her free time she loves spending time with her son, Sawyer, exploring in the mountains, playing soccer or riding bikes. She also enjoys backpacking, live music and spending time with family and friends.
Angela@physiolabpt.com