Overhead press form: What you need to know
Ever noticed your neck and shoulders feeling tight after doing overhead presses? Or maybe you’re experiencing a headache after finishing your upper...
Rewriting your narrative to create infinite possibilities
The past several weeks have been full of reflection and self-awareness. This process is not sunshine and rainbows. It’s required me to get real with...
Our “Journey to Recovery” method to eliminate and prevent pain while taking back your life
I have yet to meet someone who likes to be in pain. People always come to me to get OUT of pain. Typically when I ask people what success looks like...
My 2024 intention
If you’ve been following my content over the years, you know that I’m not a big fan of setting New Year’s resolutions. Why do we feel the need to...
How mental health affects physical health
At Empower Physio and Wellness, we approach healing and wellness from the inside out–and for good reason. Your mental and physical health are more...
Finding beauty amidst the struggle
As I reflect on what I want to share with you this month, there is one theme that popped into my brain. For those of you who know me or have...
Whole-body health to heal your body, mind, and spirit
As much as I would like to say that physical therapy can fix all problems in every area of your life, that would be a lie. At Empower Physio and...
Getting things done doesn’t have to be scary
Autumn is here! It’s the season I love most because it's the perfect time for a warm chai latte under a fuzzy blanket while watching a murder...
What is cupping therapy and how can it help you?
Ever seen those perfectly round red or purple marks on people at yoga? Michael Phelps got the buzz going at the 2008 Olympics when he showed up for...
Embracing every season
My husband, Samuel, and I recently moved into a townhome from a 1 bedroom apartment in the middle of June. We are all settled in, enjoying the extra...
Dry needling effectiveness: How to get the most out of this technique
In our last blog post, we recapped the basics of what dry needling is and what you need to know about it. If you haven’t had a chance to read it...
Dry needling: The best treatment for tight muscles
ICYMI: Dry needling is one of our favorite treatments. We use it a lot when working with clients and even go see our own physical therapist to get...
How to be happy & healthy: the 5 essentials
Being happy seems like it should be so simple, yet most of us struggle with it. Yale professor Laurie Santos was onto something when she released a...
3 things I’ve changed my opinion on as a PT
There are things I look back on that I said and did early in my career that I’ve changed my stance on. Hey, that’s all part of learning and staying...
Guest blog: Heart rate variability and the nervous system
If you missed the last blog post, I highly encourage you to go read it. I introduced the concept of heart rate variability (HRV), its quiet but...
Guest blog: Heart rate variability and your health
The human experience includes but is not limited to the way we think, feel, look, and act. While some people credit a higher power, others believe...
Myths about exercise busted
When it comes to exercise, more isn’t always better. You don’t need to spend 60 minutes in the gym every day, dripping in sweat, feeling like you...
Here’s why exercise modifications can make you stronger
We’ve all been there. You’re in a workout class struggling through it, sweat pellets hitting the floor. The instructor cues some exercise...
Guide to feeling great while traveling
Nearly everyone I know loves to travel but hates the effects of long car or plane rides, hauling heavy luggage, and sleeping on unfamiliar pillows...
Working from home ergonomics
It’s no surprise that for much of corporate America, working from home is here to stay. A 2022 article from Forbes states that before the COVID-19...