Morgan 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
Background and Inspiration:
What inspired you to be a PT?
Wes Mennear
Wes Mennear is excited to share his knowledge and long-standing passion for physical wellness and activity. Wes was born in Idaho where he was competitive in every sport possible. He enjoyed being a student of sport which earned him team captain for his varsity basketball, baseball, and football teams in high school while winning a state championship in football.
He grew up on hard work, spending his summers working on his Grandfather’s ranch, and after graduating high school spent 24 months serving the people of El Salvador full-time with his church.
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SPECIALTIES: Regenerative Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine, Chronic Pain, Dry Needling, General Orthopedics
Jacob Pollard loves to help people! He has always tried to reach out and help as many people as he can. This love drove him to come to the Last Frontier and open Empower Physical Therapy in 2017. He has loved growing this business and helping provide exceptional care to Alaskans. He opened the clinic with the goal of creating a place of healing where people are heard, given correct tools and education, and empowered to help get to the root of their problems.
He grew up an athlete, playing and training year-round in baseball, basketball, and football.
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SPECIALTIES: Sports Medicine, Surgical Rehab, Chronic Pain, Dry Needling Certified.
Justin Handy is a Physical Therapist who joined the Empower Physical Therapy team in 2017. He grew up in Idaho, where he enjoyed playing sports as a youth; including football, basketball, and baseball. After graduating high school, Justin served a two-year mission for his church that cultivated his love to serve and help others. Later, he earned his bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science at Brigham Young University-Idaho, where he also met his wife, Kate.
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