Paul Kelly
NCBTMB Approved Continuing Education Provider & Owner of The Temple Human Performance Center in Knoxville, TN.
Personal Vision
Paul Kelly is a clinician and teacher with over three decades of experience. He brings a deep foundation in manual therapy, sports medicine, and exercise science to dynamic, hands-on presentations and clinical work.
His passion is helping manual therapists and healthcare professionals better understand how exercise, movement science, and manual therapy support longevity and resilience. He stays current with research across manual therapies, sports performance, neuroscience, nutrition, movement, pain science, and human performance.
Specialties
PhysioKinetix Training (PKT)
Creator of this progressive, evidence-based system of restorative functional techniques that help align, balance, and re-educate the neuromuscular system. Applied both on the therapy table and for self-care. Effective for complex cases including structural and functional scoliosis, Parkinson’s, nerve pathologies, degenerative disc disease, and more.
Continuing Education
Trains manual therapists, physical therapists, ATCs, personal trainers, bodyworkers, and other healthcare providers nationwide in PhysioKinetix techniques. Focused on practical integration that improves client outcomes.
Hands-On Mentorship
Customizable in-office or on-site mentorships covering assessment protocols, pathophysiology, and clinical treatment. Available for individuals or teams, from foundational to advanced PhysioKinetix-focused instruction.
Background
Paul graduated from the University of Tennessee with a degree in Exercise Science and Sports Medicine. He worked for five years in the University Athletic Training facilities within the Strength and Conditioning program. A former scholarship athlete, he competed at the national level.
He earned his LMT from the C.O.R.E. Institute for Structural Integration. In 1999 he began working with Erik Dalton, becoming fascinated with osteopathic-based manual therapy for restoring musculoskeletal balance. For 20 years he served as Senior Instructor, teaching Myoskeletal Alignment while integrating corrective exercise to improve outcomes for LMTs.
In 2016 he developed the Physiokinetix Training System — a four-level progressive approach used on the table and for self-care. The system is designed to integrate easily into any healthcare practice to support longevity and resilience. His work has included professional and collegiate athletes, geriatric clients, and children.
Connect with Paul
Scheduling personal appointments & business consulting