About Proactive Kinetics
We built the clinic we always wanted to work for
Proactive Kinetics was founded by Dr. Sam Elrod on a simple belief: that active adults deserve a physical therapist who knows their goals, has time to listen, and builds a plan that actually works for their life.

Why we left the high-volume model behind
Dr. Sam spent years in high-volume PT clinics and left knowing she could do better. Proactive Kinetics exists so every client gets the undivided attention, the clear answers, and the time needed to get real results.
The beliefs that shape every session we run
At Proactive Kinetics, what we believe about movement shapes how we work. Our goal isn't to help you tolerate pain. It's to help you build the strength, confidence, and durability to live fully for the long haul.
Movement is how you show up for life
When you can't move freely, it affects more than your body. It affects your mood, your energy, and your joy.
Your body is built for the long game
We don't measure success in sessions completed. We measure it in years of active, capable living ahead of you.
You own your recovery. We own the plan.
You'll do the hard work. We'll give you the plan, the coaching, and the honest feedback to make that work pay off.
No shared sessions. No generic plans.
Every session is yours. No techs, no shared time, no protocols handed down without knowing your actual goals.
Meet the team behind Proactive Kinetics
One clinician. One-on-one care. Total focus on your goals.
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Dr. Samantha Elrod
PT, DPT
Dr. Samantha Elrod is a physical therapist with 12 years of experience in orthopedics and pelvic health. Over her career, she has completed more than 24,000 treatments across outpatient settings, working as both a staff clinician and clinic director. She earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in 2014.
Dr. Sam founded Proactive Kinetics to deliver the individualized, goal-centered care that high-volume, insurance-driven clinics rarely have space for. A native of Woodbury, she now lives in Murfreesboro with her husband, two dogs, and two active boys.

Adam Elrod
Adam Elrod co-founded Proactive Kinetics to create a clinic Sam loves walking into every day and a client experience built around real, lasting results.
He brings experience in facilities management, event operations, web development, and marketing to his role overseeing strategy and business development. When he's not working, he plays recreational basketball and flag football and takes on DIY projects at home.
What our clients in Murfreesboro are saying
Reviewed by active adults and runners in Murfreesboro, TN.



Take the first step toward moving freely
Schedule your free 30-minute discovery call with Dr. Sam to find out if Proactive Kinetics is the right fit for your goals.
