Andrea K.
Mar 10th 2026Empower 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!
Read full blogTiffany Champion
Bio coming soon!
Read full blogTroy McGill
Troy E. McGill, PT, Ph.D., SCS, Dip MDT is a highly accomplished healthcare executive, physical therapist, educator, and retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel with extensive experience leading complex healthcare operations, developing high-performing clinical teams, and advancing patient-centered care. With a career spanning military medicine, hospital systems, and outpatient therapy services, he has successfully led multi-site rehabilitation, orthopedic, neuro, and performance-based service lines while driving growth, operational excellence, and quality outcomes.
Dr. McGill earned his Ph.D.
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Heidi Tanner
Specialties: Billing
Hometown: Wasilla, AK
Empower History: Started in May 2025
What is your background and experience in this industry? I’ve worked in PT billing for the last 13 years
What brought you to Alaska/ back to Alaska after moving/ kept you here? I have lived in Alaska almost all my life. I love the small town feel, the sense of community, and being able to raise my children in the great outdoors.
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Bio coming soon!
Read full blogJeff Porter
Specialties: Pediatric athletics, Orthopedics
Empower History: NEW Provider as of February 2025
Background and Inspiration:
Raised with a father in the Navy so I’ve lived all over the Lower 48. Most of my home roots reside in Tennessee. I went to undergrad in Alabama at Faulker University where I played college soccer. I got lucky enough to play semi-pro soccer in the PDL for the Nashville Metros.
Read full blogSteve Satran
Specialties: Marketing, Communications, Web Content, & Public Relations
Hometown: Cave Creek, Arizona
Empower History: Started May 2024
What is your background and experience in this industry?
My exposure to physical therapy came from my wife’s time in PT school. I was doing marketing in the outdoor industry previously, but change was calling and I’m so happy I ended up at Empower.
Read full blogEmpower Physical Therapy Palmer, AK
Empower Physical Therapy is excited to announce the opening of a new clinic in Palmer, AK! With a dedicated team of expert physical therapists, the new clinic will offer tailored treatment plans designed to meet each patient’s unique needs and goals. Using advanced diagnostic tools like movement analysis, Empower Physical Therapy ensures effective pain relief, injury recovery, and prevention. Our mission is to create a supportive environment where patients feel empowered to achieve their health and wellness goals.
Read full blogAdria E.
Mar 22nd 2023I was referred here by my OB for pelvic/girdle pain, so I had no idea what the place would be like once I arrived. Had all my sessions with Morgan who is absolutely amazing! Staff is polite, friendly and the facility is clean, which is a plus for me. The difference in pain level is night and day. I could barely walk when I had my first session, but now I can do most of my activities pain-free.
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