Prevail Rehab and Fitness

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THE MODERN CHIROPRACTIC APPROACH: EVIDENCE-BASED CARE FOR PAIN, PERFORMANCE & LONG-TERM RECOVERY

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MEET THE TEAM!

DR. DEREK LEIST-Owner or Prevail Rehab and Fitness and Doctor of Chiropractic

Dr. Leist earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Logan College of Chiropractic located in St. Louis in 2009.

Dr. Leist has spent the last several years studying conservative sports medicine and rehabilitation. He specializes in soft tissue and joint manipulation including Active Release Technique, Functional Release, Graston Technique, Functional Dry Needling, and chiropractic manipulations. Dr. Leist also incorporates corrective exercise and various taping techniques into his treatment protocols.

Since 2013, Dr. Leist has been in private practice serving the greater Nashville community. While he has worked with a wide range of athletes from the NFL®, MLB®, NBA®, NHL®, PGA®, USTA®, NCAA®, triathletes, and Crossfit® athletes, his primary focus is on helping teens and adults to live a life full of movement with ease. Currently, Dr. Leist serves as a special consultant to Vanderbilt University Track and Field, Vanderbilt University Cross Country, and Lipscomb University Baseball. While living in Houston, TX, Dr. Leist served as a consultant to the Houston Texans and the Houston Rockets.

When Dr. Leist is not working with patients in the office, he enjoys time with his wife, Katie, and daughters Everly and Lilah. His favorite hobbies include hunting, golf, and boating in the summer.

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What Is Dry Needling?

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HE’S BACK!!

Donnie Young joins Prevail Rehab & Fitness with extensive elite-level coaching and performance training experience. A native of Archbold, Ohio, he moved to Nashville in 2011 after coaching at Bowling Green State University. From 2011 to 2021, Donnie served as an assistant track & field coach at Vanderbilt University, specializing in women’s sprints, hurdles, 800m, and relays. He developed multiple All-Americans and played a key role in shattering school records across nearly every event he coached.

In 2025, he continued coaching as Assistant Track Coach at Christ Presbyterian Academy, responsible for sprints, middle distance, and relays. His athletes posted multiple lifetime bests, capped by the Boys State Championship in the 4x400m Relay.

Certifications
✅ USATF Level 1 – Sprints, Hurdles, & Relays
✅ USTFCCA Sprints, Hurdles, Relays Specialist Certification
✅ FMS Level 1 (Functional Movement Systems)
✅ TPI Level 1 Golf (Titleist Performance Institute)
✅ NASM Golf Fitness Specialist (NASM GFS)
✅ NASM Certified Personal Trainer (NASM CPT)

An accomplished athlete himself, Donnie competed in football, wrestling, cross country, and track & field. He earned a track & field scholarship to Eastern Michigan University, helping lead the Eagles to four Mid-American Conference Team Championships. In 2018, he was inducted into the Archbold High School Hall of Fame.
Donnie’s deep expertise in speed development, power training, weight lifting, and body mechanics allows him to deliver personalized, high-impact training programs. He is passionate about using fitness as the foundation for a healthy, active lifestyle — whether the goal is injury rehabilitation, performance enhancement, or long-term wellness.

In his free time, Donnie enjoys playing golf, spending time at the lake, and cheering on the Minnesota Vikings with his family. He lives in Franklin, Tennessee with his wife Ann and their daughters Elizabeth and Grace.

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The Truth About Multivitamins: Do You Really Need Them?

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Another month, another round of KILL SHOTS 😈

The moments right after the work is done — when there’s nothing left in the tank. This is what pushing past your limits and giving more than what you thought you had looks like.

We’re proud of you for showing up and always going all in!

…sorry not sorry (we’ll see you again at the end of May 😈)

We have officially turned 3! 👏🏻🙏🏻
Prevail Rehab and Fitness has now been open for THREE years!
From the bottom of our hearts, we thank our incredible community for your support. We are so proud of our Prevail team and we have our eyes on more growth and more offerings as we begin another year.
Our main goal is to provide a facility that fosters a strong sense of community that provides a support system as our clients tackle injuries and push their fitness to new levels. We, undoubtedly, have successfully accomplished that goal because of all of you and look forward to what is in store for Prevails future.

Brentwood's premier one stop shop for both rehab and training. Our mission is to be the most comprehensive health, fitness, and rehab facility so we can help you prevail over any obstacle. We promise to provide you with the quality care you deserve for unrivaled results.

Personal training and group training? We've got it.
Physical therapy? We've got it.
Chiropractor? Come on in.

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