About Us

Learn More About Our Physical Therapists

Our Team

DR. PAUL IVERSON, DPT, MTC
Dr. Iverson, owner and founder of Chattanooga Physical Therapy, has 23 years of physical therapy experience and is a Certified Manual Therapist as well as certified in dry needling. After working for several large therapy companies and becoming frustrated at the inability to treat his patients with the level of attention he felt was necessary, Paul opened Chattanooga Physical Therapy in 2009. Paul is dedicated to his patients' outcome and success. Paul, his wife Brooke and their daughter Morgan have called Chattanooga home since 2000 after moving here from Florida where Paul received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. In fact, he was the first DPT in Chattanooga. While hailing from the great state of Utah, Paul has fallen in love with Chattanooga and southern hospitality.  Paul's passion for serving people and his family is followed by his intense love of pudding, 1980's music, soccer, hiking, woodworking, driving tractors and traveling.


DR. KATIE HOUSE PT, DPT
Dr. House is an Alabama native who moved to Chattanooga in May 2022 from Ohio with her husband. She graduated from the University of Alabama in 2017 and went on to receive her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Samford University in May, 2020. She has been working in the outpatient orthopedic setting ever since. Katie is passionate about providing high-quality care to patients with orthopedic and neurological conditions. She is certified in Dry Needling, vestibular rehabilitation, and LSVT BIG treatment for Parkinson’s Disease. She is an avid Alabama football fan. She also enjoys gardening, cooking, playing piano, golf, and hiking around Chattanooga with her dog when not in the clinic.






DR. KRYSTAL PLACE PT, DPT
Dr. Place is a Winchester, VA native who moved to the area with her husband 6 years ago for all the great hiking and ultimate frisbee the area has to offer. She attended the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga to obtain her Doctorate of Physical Therapy. Krystal is a life-long learner always looking to grow her individual PT tool belt as well as strengthening the physical therapy profession as a whole. She is certified in dry needling and LSVT-BIG Parkinson's treatment and is particularly interested in treating orthopedic and neurologic conditions, but always enjoys taking time to get to know her patients and find how  best to meet their individual needs. When not at work Krystal is usually found working in her garden, hiking with her dogs, or planning the next big travel adventure. 





DR. BILL DJIRE PT, DPT

Dr. Djire is a Dunwoody, Ga native who moved to Chattanooga, TN in 2024 to be closer to family. From the age of 7 to 11, Bill lived in his parents' home country of Mali which helped him develop an understanding of the importance of connecting with others and showing compassion. His time in Mali has forever changed his world view and informs his belief in living a life of gratitude. Bill graduated from the University of Georgia in 2013 and completed his Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Mercer University in Atlanta Ga in 2018. He has completed his certification in the McKenzie method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT) for spinal treatment and enjoys learning new techniques for helping his patients. Bill has a particular passion in working with soccer players but also enjoys working with individuals along the life span. Bill believes in a holistic approach to care that considers sleep hygiene, food intake, activity modifications and stress management for overall physical ability and performance. Bill's hobbies include playing soccer, running, hiking, volunteering through his church and taking opportunities to learn new skills.

.

Our Mission

4 Pillars of Chattanooga Physical Therapy
EXCELLENCE 
Excellent patient care is paramount. We do not use techs or PTAs and each PT holds a Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree. We work to develop our own skills and to specialize our skill set to become experts.
WELLNESS
We foster a friendly atmosphere of growth and cooperation. In many aspects, we are a family. Wellness comes from patients knowing we know them and care about them. To lift others, each of us needs to be on solid ground ourselves. We are a family business and understand the importance of taking care of your family. 
COMMUNITY
Chattanooga Physical Therapy works together as a team with open communication and transparency. We meet weekly to share skills through in-services and to discuss patient progression. We are also involved in the surrounding community providing services and education as opportunities arrive.
COMPASSION
Each patient is seen one-on-one by the same therapist who performed the evaluation to provide consistency of care. We listen to our patients, respond to their needs, and they become our friends. We love what we do and feel honored to be a part of your recovery process.

 Our History

Chattanooga Physical Therapy was founded in 2009 by Paul Iverson to be the premier physical therapy option in the downtown Chattanooga region for people looking for personalized, hands-on treatment. In a world of "Big Box" retailers, dealers, and health care providers, Paul was inspired to start a company that focused on patient-centered care with a personalized approach. He was concerned that business decisions and chasing the bottom line compromised patient satisfaction and outcomes in other companies he had worked for and set out to create something new. Chattanooga Physical Therapy was quickly formed. From its infancy, Chattanooga Physical Therapy has been tailored for the patient. While providing world-class therapeutic services, our office is designed for the patient. Choose us the next time you need physical therapy services and see the difference for yourself.
Share by: