To inspire and empower the lives we touch, to serve our communities, and to lead with purpose-driven passion.
Vision
Through exceptional care and remarkable experiences, we choose to be the outpatient physical therapy provider, employer, and partner of choice.
Part of the Upstream Rehabilitation family of clinical care, BenchMark Physical Therapy is a leading operator of outpatient physical therapy clinics in the United States. Founded in 1995 with a single center in Ooltewah, Tennessee, BenchMark Physical Therapy quickly grew to deliver physical therapy services through an expanding network of hundreds of clinics nationwide. We built our business to provide exceptional patient care, empower our clinicians with the best possible education, and give back to our communities. Our physical therapists know that connecting with patients on a personal level helps to build trust. This trust is crucial in allowing patients and physical therapists to work together to make the best use of our advanced certifications and refined techniques. Our patient-centered approach to physical therapy leads to more positive outcomes for patients and physical therapists. We believe in the professional development of our people and invest in advanced educational opportunities so they can better meet the needs of patients. Our ever-growing number of Certified Manual Therapists and board-certified Orthopedic Specialists lets us offer more treatment options to support a wide range of patients. We also believe in measuring our progress with patients and physical therapists to evaluate and optimize results continually.
Team
Andrew Hayes
Clinic Director/Physical Therapist
Andrew received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2017 from D’Youville College in Buffalo, NY. Prior to finishing his doctorate, he worked as a Physical Therapist Assistant in Upstate New York from 2009 to 2017. He is certified as a Champion Performance Specialist focused on helping people restore, optimize, and enhance performance by assessing movement and building performance-based therapy and training programs. Early in 2022 Andrew became a Certified Vestibular Therapist specializing in evaluation and treatment for various vertigo conditions and post-concussion management. Additionally, he has been Dry Needling Certified since 2021 to assist with advanced muscular restriction relief. Andrew has a special interest in shoulder-related pathology diagnosis and treatment, and working with a population who seeks an active lifestyle.
Jennifer Fearon
Clinic Director/Physical Therapist
Jennifer received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2020 from the University of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania. During her final year-long clinical rotation, she received Vestibular training from top clinicians in her field at UPMC Sports Medical Center, who partners with both the NFL and NHL to treat and prevent sports-related injuries, including concussions. Following graduation, she started her career as a Travel Therapist working in three different states across the country. Jennifer is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and obtained her Dry Needling Certification in early 2023. Jennifer has a special interest in lower extremity related pathology diagnosis and treatment.
Kevin Viken
Clinic Director/Physical Therapist
Kevin received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2016 from Lynchburg College in Lynchburg, VA. He has worked in different settings (ie. Hospital, skilled nursing facility, and home health) of rehabilitation prior to working in an outpatient clinic. Kevin is certified in dry needling by American Academy of Manipulative Therapy and the Institute of Advanced Musculoskeletal Treatments. He enjoys helping people achieve their desired functional goals through Physical Therapy.
