Our Staff

Stephen Karp

PT, MDT

Physical Therapist

Grew up in Knoxville, attended Bearden High School, graduated from University of Tennessee in 1993 with BS in Exercise Science. Moved to Virginia where I worked as a fitness director for 8 years before coming back to TN to attend physical therapy school at East Tennessee State University. Graduated PT school in 2004 with Masters in Physical Therapy.

Worked as manager for Covenant Health Fort Sanders Regional for 9 years before becoming part owner of Focus Physiotherapy in 2017.

Core Values

  1. Compassion
  2. Integrity
  3. Empathy
  4. Passion
  5. Helping others

Hakuna matata 

What is Stephen Reading, Watching, or Listening to?

Movies:

  • On Patrol Live
  • John Wick
  • 1st 48

I am a physical therapist specializing in chronic headaches and neck pain. I enjoy treating Headaches, Neck pain, and any musculoskeletal condition.

I like working at Simply Physio because of the great team environment.

When I’m not working, I enjoy restoring old cars, the Casino, and being with my dog Gabi.

Stephen is truly the headache whisperer. He knows exactly what spots to focus on to bring you much needed relief. Having had a cervical spinal fusion, he really helps with my neck which is the source of my cervicogenic migraines. When I’ve had a few extra issues along the way, he’ll even squeeze me in on his lunch break. He and the office staff are top notch!

Shuli M

Over the past 6-8 months I have seen drastic improvement when it comes to my migraines, sleep, and general quality of life. The staff is some of the kindest, most caring and understanding individuals I’ve met.

William Guthrie

I’ve used Stephen for all my physical therapy needs. He never disappoints. Go see him and you can thank me later

Stacey Wilson