About The Renkens Center

Dr. Josh Renkens, DC, A.R.T.

Dr. Josh Renkens is the proud owner of The Renkens Center, LLC.  After playing basketball for and graduating from Assumption College (Worcester, MA) in 1995, Josh journeyed south and landed at Tennessee State University.  It was there he obtained a Master’s Degree in Physical Education while serving as graduate assistant for the men’s’ basketball team from 1995-1997.  

Following this period, he worked as an exercise specialist for both Baptist Hospital and Vanderbilt University.  While at Vanderbilt, he worked his way into the personal training profession.  From 1998-2002, Josh worked with many individuals ranging from stay-at-home mothers to weekend warriors to professional athletes to reach their fitness goals.   

In 2002, Josh married and left Nashville making his way to Davenport, IA, to pursue chiropractic.  In June, 2006, he graduated Magna Cum Laude from Palmer College of Chiropractic. 

Josh is thrilled to be back in Nashville with his wife, Elizabeth, and two-year-old son, Wells.  He is excited to bring his unique skills and services to the Green Hills area.  

Josh is full body certified in ART soft tissue techniques as well as being a whole body advanced certified Kinesio tape provider.  In addition he uses LASER technology and exercise rehabilitation to complement a variety of chiropractic techniques. He aims to help people become aware of and enjoy good health and achieve their utmost performance potential, no matter what their endeavor.  

During his free time Josh enjoys cycling, running, and time with friends and family.  Josh is well-known for his athletic abilities and accomplishments. Josh has run several marathons including a personal best at the Boston Marathon finishing with a time of 2:47. Josh has competed in numerous cycling road races as well as many duathlons recently winning the Galena Duathlon in Galena, IL. 

Josh is a well-known face around the Green Hills YMCA, as well. You can find him regularly in the early mornings putting himself through one of his innovative, creative and strenuous work-outs. When not at the YMCA, you will often see him training all around town frequently running or cycling throughout Percy Warner Park in Belle Meade. When not on his bike, you will catch Josh, Elizabeth and Wells hiking the trails at Radnor Lake or Percy Warner Park. 

Josh expects the highest level of health and fitness for himself. His goal is to help others achieve what he has discovered in order to help everyone to enjoy life to the fullest.