The team at Elevate615

Doctors of Physical Therapy and clinicians who treat you one-on-one, in Franklin, Brentwood and Nashville.

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Brian Kaufmann

Performance Therapist & Founder, DPT

Dr. Brian Kaufmann, Doctor of Physical Therapy and co-founder of Elevate615, blends advanced clinical training with a passion for performance and preventative care. After earning his bachelor’s in Exercise Physiology from Marshall University and his DPT from West Virginia University alongside his business partner Nathan, he completed an Orthopedic Residency in Brentwood and began his career with the Vanderbilt Medical system in Franklin, TN. Holding advanced certifications in Dry Needling, Vestibular Rehabilitation, and Nutritional Physical Therapy, Brian specializes in treating musculoskeletal pain, optimizing performance, and promoting long-term wellness. His mission at Elevate615 is to empower the Franklin and Cool Springs community to embrace movement as medicine for recovery, prevention, and lifelong health.

Nathan Stiffler

Co-Founder & Performance Therapist, DPT

Dr. Nathan Stiffler, Doctor of Physical Therapy and co-founder of Elevate615 in Franklin, TN, combines a lifelong passion for health and fitness with advanced clinical expertise to deliver personalized, performance-based physical therapy. After earning degrees in Exercise Physiology from Marshall University and Physical Therapy from West Virginia University, Nathan gained nationwide experience as a Travel Physical Therapist across diverse healthcare settings. Now based in Franklin, Tennessee, he helps clients recover from injuries, overcome pain, and improve movement through individualized care that bridges rehabilitation and performance training.

Payton Azbell

Performance Physical Therapist, PT, DPT, ATC

Payton Azbell is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in helping active adults, runners, and youth athletes recover from injury and return to the activities they love. With a background in athletic training and orthopedic rehabilitation, he treats sports injuries, post-operative conditions, and performance limitations using evidence-based physical therapy, dry needling, and strength-focused rehabilitation. Payton is especially passionate about working with runners through Elevate615's Running Fitness Assessment, helping individuals overcome Achilles pain, runner's knee, shin splints, and other common running injuries while improving efficiency and performance. Whether you're recovering from an injury, preparing for a season, or looking to stay active for life, Payton provides personalized one-on-one care to help you move better, perform better, and stay healthy.

Elaine Weisberger

Orthopedic & Breast Cancer Recovery Physical Therapist

Elaine, a highly experienced Physical Therapist in Franklin, TN, brings over 30 years of expertise in orthopedic and sports physical therapy, including 15 years with Vanderbilt Orthopedic Institute. Certified through PORi in oncology rehabilitation, she specializes in providing compassionate, evidence-based care for breast cancer patients throughout recovery. Combining her deep medical knowledge with a lifelong passion for movement and healing, Elaine helps individuals regain strength, confidence, and independence—whether recovering from cancer treatment or returning to the activities they love through expert physical therapy in Franklin, Tennessee.

Carl Haley

Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapist

Dr. Carl Haley, a Doctor of Physical Therapy in Franklin, TN, proudly serves the community he grew up in through orthopedic physical therapy, sports injury rehabilitation, and performance optimization at Elevate615. A U.S. Army veteran and former Chinook helicopter mechanic, Carl brings discipline and precision to his clinical approach. After earning his Exercise Science degree from Austin Peay State University and his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Belmont University, he developed expertise in dry needling, manual therapy, and strength and conditioning to help active adults and athletes recover faster, move better, and prevent injuries. Dedicated to improving lives through expert physical therapy in Franklin, Tennessee, Carl empowers clients to return to the gym, the field, or everyday life pain-free and stronger than ever.

Reina Viera

Orthopedic & Women's Health Physical Therapist, DPT

Originally from the Bay Area of California, Dr. Reina Viera brings a lifelong love of athletics and movement into her career as a Doctor of Physical Therapy. A former competitive softball, soccer, and volleyball athlete, she is passionate about helping active individuals, overhead athletes, and pregnant and postpartum women safely return to the activities they love. Reina holds advanced certifications in Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA I), Dry Needling Levels 1 & 2, American Spinal Injury, and is an ImPACT-trained therapist for concussion management. At Elevate615, she provides Franklin, TN Physical Therapy with a unique perspective—blending her athletic background, advanced training, and passion for movement to help patients move better and feel stronger for life.

Meet them at your first visit

You do not need a physician referral to start physical therapy at Elevate615: Tennessee allows direct access. If longer care later needs a physician involved, we coordinate with them.

Request an Appointment Call (615) 814-2907