Why 901PT
We don’t just treat injuries,
we help you take control of your overall health
Reinventing Healthcare in Memphis
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Everyone's journey is unique. Wherever you find yourself, you can get stronger and feel better than you thought possible.
We want to make this the best healthcare experience you have ever had.
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Set a New Standard for Modern Physical Therapy combining elite-level care with a concierge experience.
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Build a Healthier, Stronger Community by helping people move with confidence and stay active doing what they love.​
Overcome pain, get stronger, and feel better than ever
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We're not just about treating symptoms; we're about empowering you with the tools to maintain and enhance your overall health.
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Access: You will have access to your therapist in between appointments so you're never confused about the plan
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Empathy: We care that you're in pain and that you can't do what you want to do because of it. We'll listen when it's hard and celebrate as you reach your goals.
Holistic Wellness & Results Driven Approach
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We’re here to deliver the best care and the best experience, not just in Memphis, but in the industry.
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Personalization: Your treatment plan is designed according to your individual needs and goals. There is no one-size-fits-all here.
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Attention: We promise to give you individualized attention. You're not just a number to us, and our whole attention will be focused on you.
The Kinds of People We Help Include...
Active Adults
who push themselves hard in the gym or in their training and want to maintain their health
and activity level for a long time to come. We help them heal from new or chronic injuries and pain.
Teen Athletes
who can't afford to be sidelined due to injury and need to get back in the game with full strength as soon as possible.
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Competitive Adults
Who are actively training for a race or competition and need to take care of a nagging injury
before it gets worse and interferes with their performance.
Busy Parents
whose lives don't slow down even when they're injured or in pain. We take care of them so they can take care of their families.
Long-Suffering Adults
who have exhausted their options with physicians, medications, and therapies and are facing a surgery recommendation. They're not ready for the risks and long-lasting effects of surgery and want to try a non-invasive option. We help people who have suffered for years with chronic pain experience relief and enjoy their lives.
Health Conscious Older Adults
who want to be proactive in maintaining their health and mobility in the long-term. We help them prevent injury and disability and maintain strength and mobility as they age.
DR. CLAY JONES,
PT, DPT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT
Founder and CEO of 901 Physical Therapy
Dr. Clay is from Memphis and is intent upon helping Memphis athletes recover from the pain and stay active. He's a listening ear to his patients and an empathetic guide through the healing process. Clay has extensive experience in helping people who struggle with acute and chronic pain, and one of his favorite populations to work with is teenage athletes.
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Clay loves working out at several local gyms, running, and building the perfect backyard fire pit.
DR. SARA MICHAEL
PT, DPT, COMT
Clinical Director
Dr. Sara Michael is a native Memphian and 901PT's lead running specialist. She's passionate about helping Memphis runners overcome pain and injuries so they can keep running. Sara is tenacious in problem-solving her patients' pain and a loyal guide for those who need someone to figure out why they're hurting and how they can overcome it.
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Sara is always active and enjoys running, cycling, hiking, rock climbing, and yoga.
DR. JESSICA OLIVAREZ
PT, DPT, Cert. DN, Cert. CMFA
CE Certified Master Clinician, ICE Certified Specialist: Dry Needling, Fitness Athlete, Older Adult, Orthopedics
Dr. Jessica is an Army veteran and 901PT's lead barbell weightlifting specialist. She brings extensive experience in competing and coaching Olympic weightlifting to her clinical role as a physical therapist. When weightlifters experience pain during their workouts, there is no one better to guide them through healing and training their lifts without pain.
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Dr. Jessica has a particular interest in working with military, veterans, and tactical athletes (police, firefighters, EMS) to maintain a high level of physical readiness and prevent injuries.
DR. JONATHAN MACE
PT/ DPT, CMFA, RRCA Certified Running Coach
Dr. Jonathan has always been a very active athlete and loves running, rock climbing, and weightlifting. He understands the frustrations pain can bring while training and is passionate about his patients being able to both understand their injury as well as their capacity to recover. He brings both lighthearted energy and compassion to helping athletes overcome their pain and achieve their goals.
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Dr. Jonathan loves a good burger, working on his snatch, and goofing off with his kids.
DR. SHARWIL BELL
PT/DPT, COMT, Cert. CMFA, CF-L1,
ICE Certified Master Clinician, ICE Certified Specialist: Dry Needling, Fitness Athlete, Older Adult, Orthopedics
Dr. Sharwil is a native Memphian and former collegiate basketball player at Rhodes College who loves partnering with athletes of all ages. Sharwil is especially skilled in guiding clients through the process uncovering and addressing the root cause of their symptoms and empowering them toward improved health and performance.
In her spare time, Sharwil enjoys indoor bouldering, jogging on a sunny afternoon, birdwatching, board games, family game night, and watching Memphis sports (Go Grizz!)
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EMILY JONES
OWNER & COO, CMO
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Emily has been a part of building 901PT with her husband Clay from the very beginning. He's visionary, and she's the one that orchestrates the behind-the-scene details to help make it happen.
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Emily and Clay have four kids, and she can most often be found in her minivan, carpooling them to sports activities and theater rehearsals! She loves singing, reading great books, weightlifting, and is slightly addicted to Tiktok.
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DR. TRICIA LIGON
PT, DPT, OCS
Dr. Tricia is an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist who loves to help patients of all ages set goals and provide them with tools and a plan to achieve them.
An long distance runner herself, Dr. Tricia can speak from personal experience about the disappointment and frustration that comes with ongoing aches, pains, and injuries.
Her favorite thing about being a PT is the time spent developing relationships with her patients. She loves helping them see the big picture and taking back autonomy over their longterm health.
Tricia loves to spend her free time traveling and trying new cuisines with her husband and hiking with her Bernese Mountain Dog, Oskar. She also loves baking, reading, and playing Zelda.
ADDISON CAMP
COMMUNICATION & MARKETING​
Addison is the friendly voice you'll hear on the phone when you first contact 901PT with questions about how we can help you reach your goals. She spends her time listening to concerns, frustrations, and longterm goals in order to match you with the best PT for your individual needs.
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Addison is originally from Starkville, MS and is a die hard Mississippi State University fan. Being a long time athlete, she is now passionate about movement and living a healthy lifestyle. Outside of 901PT she can be found at the gym, cheering on the Bulldogs, or planning her next travel adventure.
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Erin Clifton
Patient Experience Coordinator
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Meet Erin Patient Experience Coordinator. Memphis restaurants, coffee shops, and parks are her happy places. Evenings at home with her husband Tommy and their pup Otis are top tier. She loves watching sports, especially the WNBA, USWNT, and college football. In the clinic she’s the smiling face who connects with patients every day and helps find the best plan and schedule so each person feels better and stronger. Fun facts: vintage and thrifted finds are her thing, and she plans to travel her way to all 50 states.
Katie Barrett
Strength Coach​
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Katie Barrett is a certified personal trainer and competitive powerlifter. She believes that everyone, regardless of their level of experience, can benefit from strength training.
Whether a beginner, an advanced lifter, or anywhere in between, Katie will give you the tools to keep you active and strong for a lifetime.
She has worked with a variety of populations and specializes in helping clients build confidence and resilience through barbell and resistance training.
In her spare time, she enjoys cheering on her stepsons at baseball and cross country events, reading, gardening, bird watching and walking with her husband and their dog Zuri.