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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CJ Charniak
What inspired you to be a PT? When I was in 5th grade my grandpa received a double lung transplant and that was my first look into the rehabilitation and recovery process. From there I knew that I wanted to be involved in helping others recover and get back to living their daily lives.
Where did you go to PT school? University of Wisconsin – La Crosse.
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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.
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Specialties: Licensed Esthetician
Hometown: Wasilla
Empower History: I started Empower as a part time job for fun to engage and be part of a helping team. I moved through the ranks & went from FOC to the Executive Assistant and love supporting such a great team.
What is your background and experience in this industry? I am a licensed Esthetician and enjoy helping others achieve their goals, I have worked in the medical industry for years now and appreciate the passion behind providers.
What do you enjoy most about your role?
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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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Feb 22nd 2023I strongly suggest Empower, these guys know what they’re doing, I had my second shoulder surgery Dec 28, 2023, and with these guys my shoulder is like new, the staff are the friendliest I’ve ever experienced, I highly, highly recommend Empower Physical Therapy.
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Nov 13th 2022Highly recommended Empower Physical Therapy!! The staff is so kind and caring. Crystal Chandler is an incredible pelvic floor therapist and helped me go from having daily pain, to not lol! It’s been such a life changer. Will be going there again my next pregnancy and postpartum. Would recommend to anyone!!🤗
Read full blogMorgan Borkovec
Empower History: I began with Empower in April of 2021, it was my first job out of school and I have always felt lucky to have started my career here! I quickly began training to specialize in Pelvic and Women’s Health and have enjoyed growing my knowledge and skills to reach out further into what is a very underserved population.
Hometown: Berwyn, IL
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What inspired you to be a PT?
Empower Physical Therapy Wasilla, AK
Empower Physical Therapy in Wasilla, AK is in the new Blue Lupine Medical building, making it a frequently visited spot for pain relief.
Our expert team of physical therapists delivers personalized care to address your pain, injury, or discomfort. With advanced techniques and cutting-edge technology, we consistently help our patients achieve outstanding results.
Using precise diagnostic tools like movement assessments and gait analysis, we identify the most effective treatments tailored to your needs.
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