Ever noticed your neck and shoulders feeling tight after doing overhead presses? Or maybe you’re experiencing a headache after finishing your upper...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

We’ve all been there. You’re in a workout class struggling through it, sweat pellets hitting the floor. The instructor cues some exercise...

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...