The Knoxville District is composed of Anderson, Blount, Campbell, Claiborne, Cocke, Fentress, Grainger, Jefferson, Knox, Loudon, Monroe, Morgan, Roane, Scott, Sevier, and Union counties.
District Chair
Hi I am Rabekah Gramlich and I am a PTA in Blount County. I am from Maryville/Alcoa area where I was born and raised. I am married with 2 German Shepherds who are my kids for now. I spent 9 years in retail before deciding to go back to school and become a PTA. I graduated from South College in 2017 and started working at Blount Memorial Total Rehab at their Outpatient Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Clinic. I returned school in 2020 to get my BSPTA from PIMA Medical Institute, which I completed in 2021. After finishing my bachelor’s degree I wanted to get involved with the TPTA at the state and district levels. I volunteered for the Benevolence committee chair position, as community outreach is very important to me. I am excited to get know you all and help speak to the board on your behalf.
Vice Chair
Nathan Roddy is a Doctor of Physical Therapy specializing in outpatient orthopedics and sports rehabilitation. He currently practices at Prisma Health Total Rehab in Maryville, Tennessee, where he serves patients in Blount County and supports local athletes in their recovery and return to sport.
A native of Athens, Tennessee, Nathan relocated to Birmingham, Alabama, during middle school. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Auburn University in 2016, followed by his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of South Alabama in 2019.
Over the past six years, Nathan has honed his expertise in orthopedic pathology and advanced treatment techniques. In Birmingham, he developed foundational clinical skills in outpatient settings. In 2023, he joined a Mobile, Alabama, practice focused on sports performance, where he treated high school, collegiate, and professional athletes.
In 2024, Nathan returned to East Tennessee to join Prisma Health, drawn by the opportunity to contribute to the region’s health and athletic communities. He and his wife, Catherine, a pediatric occupational therapist with Prisma Health, have settled in the area with their two dogs, Hatch and Tilly.
Nathan is honored to serve as Vice Chair of the Knoxville District of the APTA. In this role, he is committed to expanding district initiatives, enhancing community outreach, and positioning physical therapy as a primary resource for health and fitness in the greater Knoxville area.
Outside of clinical practice, Nathan is an avid outdoorsman, enjoying fly fishing, hiking, hunting, and running.
Treasurer
Justin Brown, DPT, OCS, ATC, and CSCS, is the dedicated clinic director at BenchMark in Knoxville. He earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Michigan, Flint, and also completed a post-professional Orthopedic Residency Program there. Justin’s extensive credentials reflect his commitment to specialized care, with a strong focus on sports rehabilitation. His clinical interests include advanced techniques like myofascial release and blood flow restriction, as well as specialized areas such as concussion management, golf fitness, and vestibular rehabilitation. A lifelong athlete, he enjoys golf, football, baseball, and hockey, passions that directly inform his work in helping others recover and return to the activities they love.
Secretary
She is from the Knoxville area, and is a 2009 graduate from the PTA Program at South College. She is also continuing her education through South College’s B.S- Health Sciences, Post PTA program. She has worked in orthopedics and chronic pain. She is also the Chair and Knoxville district representative in the PTA sig. She Is married and has 2 dogs. Loves to cook and read when she has the time. She loves to relax at the beach and is also in the process of remodeling a house.
