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Health Blog Category: Anchorage

Carrie Porter

Carrie PorterAug 27th  2026 

Specialties: Pelvic Health, Pregnancy and Postpartum care, Lymphedema, Cancer Rehabilitation, Orthopedic Manual Therapy 

Empower History: Started with Empower in 2026

Hometown: El Paso, TX

Background and Inspiration: 

What inspired you to be an OT? After watching my grandfather undergo cancer treatment and gradually lose his independence, I realized I wanted to be able help him and others like him.

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Romy Bailey

Romy BaileyJul 20th  2026 

Hometown: Anchorage, AK 

What inspired you to be a PT?: Nobody likes being injured. I’ve known since high school that I wanted to help people get back to the activities they enjoy!

Where did you go to PT school?: Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions 

What do you enjoy most about your role?: I absolutely love seeing people reach their goals and return to the activities they love.

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Andrea K.

Mar 10th  2026

Empower Physical Therapy has been wonderful and supportive through my journey of healing after 8 different surgeries in the last 3 years! From the Front Desk to the Physical Therapists, everyone is kind and supportive. I will continue to pick Empower Physical Therapy over and over!

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