Meet The Team

Dr Jaicy Harless

DPT, FCS, CMDN
Physical Therapist

Dr. Katelyn Renard

PT, DPT, OCS
Physical Therapist

Lauren Knauth

Pilates Instructor

Dr. Katelyn Renard

Dr. Katelyn went to Union University for college, completely unsure of what she wanted to do for a career. Her experience living through an EF-4 tornado that struck the college campus in 2008 indirectly led her on the path to pursue physical therapy as a career. She was able to see the impact of physical therapy in rehabilitating a classmate who was injured in the tornado, watching him progress from being in a wheelchair to eventually running again with the help of his physical therapist.

Katelyn moved to Chattanooga for physical therapy school in 2011, and graduated as a Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2014 from the University of TN at Chattanooga. She immediately fell in love with Chattanooga and knew it was where she wanted to put roots down.

She went on to complete an Orthopedic Residency and become board certified in Orthopedics in 2016. She is trained in Dry Needling. Katelyn has been practicing in an outpatient orthopedic physical therapy setting for over 9 years, during which she served as a clinic director, clinical instructor to students, mentor to new graduate physical therapists, and senior therapist, all while treating a full caseload of patients.

Dr. Katelyn went to Union University for college, completely unsure of what she wanted to do for a career. Her experience living through an EF-4 tornado that struck the college campus in 2008 indirectly led her on the path to pursue physical therapy as a career. She was able to see the impact of physical therapy in rehabilitating a classmate who was injured in the tornado, watching him progress from being in a wheelchair to eventually running again with the help of his physical therapist.

Katelyn moved to Chattanooga for physical therapy school in 2011, and graduated as a Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2014 from the University of TN at Chattanooga. She immediately fell in love with Chattanooga and knew it was where she wanted to put roots down.

She went on to complete an Orthopedic Residency and become board certified in Orthopedics in 2016. She is trained in Dry Needling. Katelyn has been practicing in an outpatient orthopedic physical therapy setting for over 9 years, during which she served as a clinic director, clinical instructor to students, mentor to new graduate physical therapists, and senior therapist, all while treating a full caseload of patients.

Lauren Knauth

I grew up in Chattanooga attending St. Nicholas School and Girls Preparatory School. I danced and played some soccer growing up. I attended the University of Tennessee and then Abilene Christian University for my masters. I started my Pilates journey in college and my training in 2008.

Credentials include: 600 Hour Comprehensive Pilates Certification and accredited through the National Pilates Certification Program. Certified Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) teacher.

I am a Pilates Instructor who teaches private sessions primarily with a specialty in helping clients find better balance and mobility. I love helping people learn to move their bodies to be able to enjoy their lives and hopefully prevent injuries.

What do you like about working at Elite Muscle Recovery?

Elite is a welcoming and wonderful place to work where everyone is striving to help patients reach their goals.

What is Lauren Watching, Reading or Listening To?

  • Friends
  • Baking Shows

I love to be with my husband, Tanner, and twin boys, Braden and Thatcher. We enjoy traveling, going to Disney, enjoying new restaurants, hanging out at home and being with family and friends. Our two labradoodles are a constant source of entertainment. I am also a Leadership and Development consultant and trainer.