Dr. Taylor Comford is a Physical Therapist and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist in Knoxville, TN. He received his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from University of Tennessee Health Science Center, as well as his Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Lee University. The first 5 years of his career he became a Board Certified Specialist in BOTH Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy.

Dr Comford spent 5 years serving as the PT for the SPHL Hockey Team - Knoxville Ice Bears, managing acute and chronic injuries. He is also a medical provider with USA-weightlifting

In addition to owning and operating Onward Knoxville he also serves as faculty for the South College DPT program, where he educates up and coming PT’s in orthopedic evaluation and treatment techniques. Taylor is also certified in the Management of the Fitness Athlete. He has a unique treatment style, combining the use of skilled hands-on techniques, as well as progressive exercise, in order to help you achieve your goals and improve your overall well-being. Outside of the clinic, you can find Taylor a local music venue, covering a local fitness competition, spending time at a UT sporting event or at his local CrossFit..

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Avery is a physical therapist and certified strength and conditioning specialist. She received her Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Indianapolis, and a Bachelor’s in Exercise Science at Trine University, where she also competed in Acrobatics & Tumbling.

Avery was a level 10 gymnast and has over ten years of experience coaching in the sport. She is passionate about helping others gymnasts and artistic athletes get stronger, stay healthy, and achieve their potential.

Most importantly, she strives to partner with her clients to help them achieve their goals, so that they can feel confident doing what they love. In her free time, she enjoys getting outdoors, finding workout classes, and spending time with friends and family.

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Abbey is a physical therapist who earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from South College and her Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Indiana Wesleyan University. A former competitive swimmer and volleyball player, Abbey continues to pursue her passion for athletics through weightlifting, golf, and Pilates. She is especially passionate about helping golfers and swimmers maintain sport longevity, optimize performance, and live pain-free.

Abbey is currently expanding her clinical expertise in golf biomechanics through advanced education with the Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) at the Medical level, further strengthening her ability to assess, treat, and optimize performance for golfers of all levels.

Above all, Abbey values building meaningful connections with her clients and delivering personalized, goal-specific care. She believes it is essential that every client feels heard and confident they are making progress toward their desired outcomes—both in athletics and in everyday life. In her free time, Abbey enjoys reading, hiking, playing golf, and spending time in the gym.

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Doug has been practicing in orthopedics and sports since 2021. He received his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee where he was a place kicker for one season. He received his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Mary Baldwin University.

Douglas completed a sports residency program through Upstream Rehab Institute in 2023 where he worked with the local minor league hockey team, Knoxville Ice Bears; semi-professional soccer team 865 Alliance. He served in 2024 with the North America East Crossfit Semifinals medical team. His experience spreads across multiple domains of sports and athletes.

Doug wants to make sure his clients return to their specific goals with improved confidence and quality!

Best of all he lives the “be about” lifestyle! Keep your eyes out on the Hyrox and DEKA competition floor! Outside of competition you will also find him hiking and traveling!

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Hannah has been actively working in health, exercise, and sport performance since 2022, gaining experience across sport coaching, personal training and fitness specialist roles, and mental performance coaching. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Health, Exercise, and Sport Studies and Psychology from Denison University in 2023. She is currently pursuing her M.S. in Sport Psychology and Motor Behavior at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

Hannah holds certifications from the American College of Sports Medicine and plans to apply for Certification in Mental Performance Consulting through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology. While in her graduate program, she has gained hands-on experience providing mental performance services, in both individual coaching sessions and group workshops. She is passionate about helping her clients enhance their performance by coaching mental techniques to sharpen skills such as focus, confidence, goal setting, and stress management.

Hannah is originally from Ohio, and in her free time she enjoys exploring Knoxville and surrounding areas with her husband, Jacob, and their one-year-old puppy, Ronan. We love finding our favorite local restaurants, parks, and coffee shops in our new city!

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