Chase Batty is a Physical Therapist and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. He completed his Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Belmont University after receiving his Master of Science in Exercise Physiology from Louisiana State University. During his time at time Belmont, Chase’s Doctoral research focused on the hemodynamic effects of blood flow restriction therapy and how this tool may be used to return to sport or build strength faster in times of injury and reduced exercise capacity. Chase remains active in his field of Physical Therapy and Strength and Conditioning by staying up to date in research and pursuing new and improved evidence based treatments in order to offer the best possible care to his patients. Chase brings a special set of skills and training to the staff as he is dry needling certified and trained in the Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA). Chase also has advanced and extensive experience with treating and coaching young and master level runners of all calibers. He specializes in the assessment and treatment of running related injuries by utilizing video running analysis and modern wearable sensor technology to objectively measure and identify potential contributors to injury and areas for improved performance. His coaching strategy focuses on building mental confidence and individualized programming to meet the demands of your sport and your schedule.
Chase was born and raised in south Louisiana where his love of running and endurance sport began in spite of the sweltering heat. He races distances ranging from 5k to ultramarathon relay and enjoys coaching others to go and do likewise.
Chase lives in Nashville with his wife and three children. When he is not at the clinic or pounding the pavement he enjoys being outside and watching live music.
Chris is a physical therapist and Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist with over 16 years of clinical experience. He graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Biology from Freed-Hardeman University in 2004 and went on to complete his Masters in Physical Therapy at the Medical College of Georgia in December of 2006 and his Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2021. Chris relocated to Nashville TN in 2007 and has spent his career specializing in outpatient orthopedics and sports medicine. Chris has managed several outpatient physical therapy facilities, along with training and mentoring clinicians and physical therapy students. He currently owns and runs his private practice in order to provide a niche clinical environment and customized treatment options in a one-on-one setting. He also serves as an assistant professor in the Physical Therapy Department at Belmont University where he teaches in orthopedics and assists with clinical research projects.
Clinically, Chris has advanced training in manual therapy and is a McKenzie Certified Therapist specializing in evaluation and treatment of spinal and extremity disorders. He uses Selective Functional Movement Assessments (SFMA) and new wearable dorsaVi technology to provide the highest level of functional and clinical assessments to direct his skilled treatment options. Chris has also pursued advanced training in treating the running athlete and multi-sport triathlete and utilizes video analysis and dorsaVi technology to aide in treatment of overuse and traumatic injuries. He shares the same passion as many of his patients and clients in pursuing triathlon and endurance running endeavors and uses his personal experience and clinical knowledge to provide both treatment and performance training. He is a Boston Qualifier and an Ironman finisher and looks to continue with his endurance training and racing while assisting others to do the same as well. Chris lives in the heart of Nashville with his wife and three daughters and loves serving his community.
