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Empower Physical Therapy and Performance

Team of physical therapists and strength coaches on a mission to help clients feel EMPOWERED by their rehab and fitness journeys.

This is physical therapy done different. Find us in Wakefield and Somerville!

04/04/2026

It time to re-introduce Coach Emily!

Setbacks are part of the game. And Emily knows this firsthand.

After years as a competitive softball ⚾️ and tackle football athlete 🏈, she learned that injuries aren’t the end. They’re actually a chance to rebuild smarter, stronger, and with a whole lot more intention. That perspective shapes everything she does as a coach.

What makes Emily really special is the way she connects the dots between the mental and the physical. With a psychology degree from Tufts, research experience at Boston Children’s Hospital, and deep training in pain science and brain-based coaching 🧠, she brings a really unique perspective to the Empower team.

Her goal with every client? To make strength training feel fun, sustainable, and genuinely yours. Because the program you’ll actually stick to is always the one that works best. 🙌

After 2+ years on the team, Emily’s role at Empower will be expanding starting next week. You’ll be seeing her around a whole lot more as she supports day-to-day clinic operations and takes on more leadership as our Head of Performance! 🏋🏻‍♂️

Drop a 👋 to give her a well-deserved high five!

03/30/2026

Matt is getting so much love from our patients and clients lately! ⭐️🙌

At Empower, our goal is to go above and beyond to provide an experience that is truly exceptional, and Matt has stepped right up to the plate.

Matt’s schedule is filling up, so send us a DM or click the link in bio to book!

03/24/2026

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It’s been a bit since we’ve done a testimonial Tuesday! And what better way to bring it back than this awesome review we received this week! Des is on her way to run all the World Marathon Majors (on top of being a badass entrepreneur), and inspired is an understatement.

Are you looking for a PT who is willing to work with your team so that your plan and strategy are cohesive? We’ve got you.

03/19/2026

We’re excited to be on-site at the 2026 New England Kettlebell Classic 💪 at

Dr. Matt and Dr. Haley will be providing:
✔️ Injury screens
✔️ Quick treatments and recovery work
✔️ Movement advice to keep you lifting strong all weekend

Whether you’re competing or spectating, stop by to get ahead of aches, manage anything that pops up, and keep your performance at its best.

📍 April 11
📍 Rx Strength Training – Somerville, MA

This event brings together athletes of all levels for a weekend of kettlebell sport, strength, and community, and we’re pumped to support you on the platform. 👊

03/11/2026

Seven years ago, Empower started as a small side hustle tucked inside a gym with . I had a big vision for what physical therapy could look like — more empowering and truly focused on helping people get back to what they love.

Not long after opening, the gym closed during the global pandemic. Like so many small businesses at the time, the future felt uncertain. But what started as a tiny side hustle kept growing.

Today Empower has two locations, four team members, and over 6,000 visits helping people move better and feel stronger.

Along the way there have been a lot of life moments too. Eleanor has been asking for belly rubs through it all 🐾 — and somewhere in the middle of building this business, I also became a mom.

I’m incredibly grateful to every client who trusted us, every person who supported this vision, and the amazing team and community that make Empower what it is today.

Seven years in, and we’re just getting started! 🎉

02/26/2026

Yesterday I teamed up with the amazing Nancy Jurczak of to discuss women’s health, hormones, and training for longevity at the Women in Business Luncheon. When you actually understand the body, you can better take care of it. We were honored to help women leave our talk feeling more informed and empowered to thrive during their peri- and post-menopausal years! 🩺👩‍⚕️🏋🏼‍♀️💪

01/23/2026

This is PT done different. ✨

12/31/2025

2026… just wait for it. ✨👊🏼

12/17/2025

We’re so excited to introduce you to the newest member of the Empower team! Say hello to Matt, an experienced Physical Therapist who’s bringing some serious expertise and heart to our community.

Matt’s story into PT is one we love. As a baseball player and wrestler who dealt with his own sports injuries, he started strength training at age 16, leading to a huge realization: training wasn’t just about getting stronger or performing better. It was about staying healthy and actually being able to do the things he loved without constantly getting sidelined, setting him on the path to help others do the same.

He earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy from American International College and his Bachelor of Science in Psychology from , but what really sets Matt apart is how he shows up for his clients. He takes time to truly understand each person’s story, their goals, and what matters most to them. Then he uses progressive loading and intentional exercise programming to guide them through rehab that actually builds confidence and resilience for the long haul.

Matt’s currently deep in his Sports & Orthopedic Manual Therapy Fellowship through the Institute for Athlete Regeneration and is also working toward his Provider Certification. He’s also certified in Sports & Orthopedic Manual Therapy (CSOMT) and continues to invest in education that helps him serve you better.

Some things Matt is especially passionate about helping with include:

💪 Rehab for powerlifters – whether you’re competing or just love moving heavy weight

🏋️ Strength training for sports performance and everyday life

💉 Dry needling for orthopedic rehab and sport performance

🙌 Advanced joint mobilization and manipulation

🧠 Pain science and management – because understanding your pain changes everything

⚡ Building rehab plans that fit YOUR lifestyle and keep you resilient

We couldn’t be more excited to have him as part of the Empower family. Drop a 👋 in the comments and let Matt know what you’re working on or what brought you here today!

11/21/2025

Pretty pumped about the progress we’ve seen in this collegiate baseball player in such a short time! ⚾️💪Curious about how we do PT differently? Send us a DM or tap the link in bio to learn more.

10/20/2025

Lots of new followers lately so wanted to come on and say hey! I’m Dr. Haley - Physical Therapist, Strength Coach, and owner of Empower Physical Therapy and Performance. In 2019, I founded Empower with the goal of creating a space where clients who were ready to invest in their health could thrive.

With a beautiful new flagship facility in Wakefield, and a satellite clinic within the amazing community of in Somerville, Empower is committed to doing physical therapy differently, helping clients to take their rehab journey to the next level to meet their lifestyle, performance, and athletic goals.

Here are some of our favorite things to help you with:
🟠 Getting back under the barbell after injury or under a barbell for the first time 🏋
🟠 Returning to sport after injury (whether you are returning to a lifting platform, a field, a court, the ice, or the stage, we’ve got you covered.) 🥅
🟠 Early, high quality rehab after an orthopedic surgery (ask about our post-op membership!) 🩼
🟠 Exercise programming and training to help you prevent injury and feel confident in all that life demands. 💪🏼
🟠 Strength training for bone health (building bone after stress fracture or an osteoporosis diagnosis) 🦴
🟠 Navigating the healthcare system so that you are advocating for yourself and confident in the decisions you’re making 🏥

For those of you who have been in the Empower community from day one, to those who just started following, thank you for being here. 🙏🏼

We have big plans coming down the pipe as 2025 winds down. Click the link in our bio to sign up for our newsletter and stay up to date!

09/26/2025

We are looking to grow our squad!!

At Empower, you’ll enjoy:
🔸 One-on-one, 50-minute sessions with motivated clients and athletes
🔸 Low patient volume and a flexible schedule
🔸 Paid documentation, outreach, and administrative time
🔸 Autonomy & flexibility to tailor treatments without insurance constraints
🔸 A supportive, growth-minded CEO that values your expertise
🔸 Opportunity to collaborate with a strength coach and integrate into a performance program
🔸 Opportunities for professional development

Additional consideration will be given to applicants with:
🔸 At least one year of clinical experience in orthopedics and/or sports
🔸 A background in strength and conditioning and programming experience
🔸 Experience with tech including objective strength testing, force plates, and blood flow restriction training
🔸 A dry needling certification
🔸 A passion for outreach, networking, and community events

Even if the timing isn’t right, we’d love to connect with you and keep your resume on file for future opportunities. Email your resumes and cover letters to: haley@empowerptperformance.com

Address

50C Audubon Road
Wakefield, MA
01880

Telephone

+16175454472

Website

http://www.empowerptperformance.com/

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