Empower Change Physical Therapy, LLC

03/27/2025

Congratulations, Gainesville Pediatric Associates for being a winner among Gainesville Pediatric offices for “Proactive Conservative Management of Scoliosis” for 2024, awarded by Empower Change Physical Therapy.

This award is for best screening for small scoliosis curves, esp in juvenile onset and initiating treatment. Early detection leads to early intervention which leads to better long term outcomes. Juvenile onset scoliosis has the highest rates of surgical outcomes, but also biggest potential for course correction when addressed early through the juvenile and puberty growth spurts. This timeframe is where growth modulation can yield the biggest decreases in scoliosis curvature with the Schroth method. Early detection and treatment is a change in the protocol for scoliosis management away from the old wait and see approach, thank you for helping to pave the way for better scoliosis outcomes.

02/28/2025

This business has been a dream come true; I want to thank all my wonderfully dedicated patients who put in the work and investment in themselves to soar and reach for their own dreams even if hope was lost. In a lot of ways this business has exceeded my expectations, which can be hard as I do set my own standards pretty high. My passion is strong and yet after 10 years of working elsewhere this business has been the first time I have been able to fully express that passion in my work. Thank you to those who believed in me and referred people to come see me and pushed me to chase that dream.

These reviews speak to my heart and fill it with joy and speak to my mission being alive. Want to read along?
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Thank you!

Have an empowered day!!

09/27/2024

We hope everyone is safe after the hurricane.
I am feeling like I have the most dedicated patients. I sent each one a message that the office had no power and 75% decided to come anyway, we treated via sunlight through the window and had an empowered day of improving life’s even without AC. 😉
So hardcore, pushing through despite less than optimal circumstances because they value their session!

09/26/2024

Adults with scoliosis your voice is wanted!! Participate in scoliosis research simply by completing a survey.

Survey Participant Criteria:
>Have had scoliosis for at least 10 years.
>Have experienced or experience pain related to your scoliosis
>Exercise, even occasionally.

Thank you for helping me with my research project studying the relationship between scoliosis pain and exercise.

Link to Scoliosis Pain/Exercise survey:
https://qualtricsxmy5bsm9zgp.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bNrTPWzpfEfkJ8O

-Christine Whitmarsh
Master of Science Student, Quantitative Psychology
Ball State University
christine.whitmarsh@bsu.edu

06/29/2024

As we close out Scoliosis Awareness Month, one last fun freebie!
Empowered Affirmations, spends some time mediating on strong words and build affirmations for mental resiliency! Comment, “I did it!” if you found all the words!

06/25/2024

It is scoliosis awareness month!! Take a stab at this fun crossword, see how much you can complete!! Spread awareness and hope that there is so much more conservative care for scoliosis now than ever before.

Scoliosis Awareness Month Challenge!
Test your scoliosis knowledge by completing this crossword puzzle,
DM us with a picture of your completed puzzle for kudos to see if you have it correct!!
Empowered with knowledge, we can do it!

06/23/2024

Scoliosis Awareness Month Challenge!
Test your scoliosis knowledge by completing this crossword puzzle,
DM us with a picture of your completed puzzle for kudos to see if you have it correct!!
Empowered with knowledge, we can do it!

06/22/2024

Happy Scoliosis Awareness Month!!! The straightening vibes are so strong in this room even my scoliotic bamboo is growing straight 🤣….let’s grow straight together!

05/11/2024

Mother's Day Special!

The first 5 Mom’s of children with scoliosis who have been seen by Empower Change PT who reach out get a 1 hour evaluation at half price! Use this evaluation to learn your Schroth specific curve type and take a deep dive into your symptoms, if any, to learn ways to better manage your spine.

Self care is hard and incredibly hard as a Mom, this Mother’s Day take a moment to learn how to relieve some of your own pain and struggles. And what better way to role model how to do your exercises than to join them and do them together as bonding time!

Scoliosis is genetic and a lot of parents of children with scoliosis have it as well. As a new mother myself I understand more deeply now how we put our children before ourselves—now that your child is addressed it is time to give your own body a little love!

With a depth of gratitude for what Mom's do to make this world a better place with a 24/7 job that is constantly changing making you adapt and grow almost as much as they do.....
Cheers to growing happy, healthy families and supporting each other to be our best selves!
-Dr. Sarah Rivard

02/04/2024

Great visual and tip for scoliosis brace wearers…..Walter Ramos is a Schroth trained orthotist making 3D cutting edge braces for scoliosis.

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12/12/2023

The sweetest patients…..

I got a holiday gift bag from a patient complete with an 🧅 “thank you for knowing how to peel an onion” ….and a little growing scallion for cooking as well

The patience to peel the onion to get the root of the problem is something most traditional healthcare providers don’t have time for in modern medicine which leaves people in chronic pain circles of symptom managing. I love working in a capacity that I can treat in a way that feels more authentic and real and is doing more than putting bandaids on problems. We all have layers of intricacies.

Happy holidays!!

12/08/2023

So grateful for our weekly Schroth zoom mastermind group of amazing business owners all across the US paving the way for maximal outcomes for scoliosis and learning and growing together!!

Stronger together!
Crushing curves with collaboration and community
I love seeing these smiling faces full of passion!

ScolioAustin Scoliosis TodayScoliosis PT & Pilates Jax Joy of Therapy, PLLC Dina Chalom, Rachel Clay , Faith Ford, Brittany Hunt