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I started Elite PT to help patients feel better than they had in years.

I wanted to build a space where physical therapists could practice their skillset and take care of other individuals the way they knew was best. I knew I wanted to create something that I had never seen before. I wanted to change the landscape for how my patient healed, recovered, and took  their health into their  hands. I knew that if I had more quality time with my patients, I could get them better sooner and leave them with a more comprehensive understanding of their bodies and finally feel hopeful about their road ahead.

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Elite PT takes a whole body approach when it comes to helping patients heal.

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Our treatments aren’t just about your injury or pain. We look at what caused the problem and how your body has compensated since. In fact, you don’t even have to be injured or hurt to come see us.

Helping our clients return to what they love to do is what we are here for. We aim for excellence in our care and our customer service. Watching our clients hit their goals and set the bar even higher is the most rewarding part for us! 

The primary goal for all clients is to MOVE and to feed  your body in a way that encourages and builds on that movement. Whether the focus is on mobility, weight training, cardiovascular work or nutritional habits – we will meet you where you are. Your plan will be centered on you and what you can sustain in your daily life to keep doing what you love.

Meet the Team

Meet the Team

  • Dr. Kathryn Deaton, DPT, MTC, OCS, founder of Elite Physical Therapy in Oklahoma City

    Kathryn Deaton PT, DPT, MTC, OCS

    Dr. Kathryn founded Elite PT. She earned her DPT from the University of Oklahoma and is board-certified in orthopedics.

  • Dr. Katie Turner, DPT, orthopedic and chronic pain physical therapist at Elite Physical Therapy

    Katie Turner PT, DPT

    Dr. Katie earned her undergraduate degree at Baylor University and her DPT from UT Southwestern in Dallas in 2017.

  • Dr. Danielle Cox, DPT, sports and orthopedic physical therapist at Elite Physical Therapy

    Danielle Cox PT, DPT

    Dr. Danielle earned her DPT from OUHSC and her bachelor’s from East Central University, where she played scholarship soccer.

  • Dr. Taylor Brady, DPT, pelvic health physical therapist at Elite Physical Therapy.

    Taylor Brady PT, DPT

    Dr. Taylor earned her DPT in 2018 from the OU Health Sciences Center after attending Oklahoma Baptist University.

  • Dr. Jackie Ermeling, DPT, pelvic health physical therapist at Elite Physical Therapy.

    Jackie Ermeling PT, DPT

    Dr. Jackie served as a combat medic until an injury ended that path. A college injury later led her to rehab with a trainer at OU.

  • Asha Doyle, Clinical and Marketing Coordinator at Elite Physical Therapy

    Asha Doyle

    Asha is our Clinical + Marketing Coordinator. Originally from Tulsa, she earned her B.S. in Marketing from Oklahoma State University.

  • Molly Auld, Clinical Coordinator at Elite Physical Therapy.

    Molly Auld

    Molly is our Clinical Coordinator and Administrative Assistant. She holds a master’s in Speech-Language Pathology from UCO.