Traditional Physical Therapy Provider in North Dakota
Empower Physical Therapy is a leading physical therapy provider serving Bismarck, Mandan Area, and surrounding rural areas. Founded in 2020, we have been in the industry for over 24 years, offering a holistic twist to physical therapy.
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Our Core Values
Our business stands firmly on the core values of honesty, integrity, and communication and holds all our customers in high regard. We go above and beyond to meet and exceed our client's expectations. We are a North Dakota physical therapy provider, offering comprehensive guidance to ensure optimum client satisfaction.
Shannon Harms Bio
Shannon Harms is a Physical Therapist with 24+ years of experience. She owns and operates Empower Physical Therapy in Bismarck, ND. Her goal is to help “Empower” her patients to live their best life.
Shannon grew up in Harvey, ND, and was active in sports and school clubs throughout middle and high school. After graduating from Harvey High School, Shannon attended Concordia College in Moorhead, MN. While at Concordia, Shannon was active in Track & Field and competed in the indoor and outdoor national MIAC track meets. She graduated from Concordia with a major in biology and a minor in psychology. She attended graduate school at the University of Mary in Bismarck, ND, graduating Suma Cume Laude from the University of Mary with a master’s degree in physical therapy.
Shannon worked in a large medical center setting for the first 19 years of her career. During that time, she worked in numerous areas and gained invaluable experience that guides and influences the way she practices today. In addition to her general therapy practice, Shannon has specialized training utilizing the following treatments: dry needling, myofascial release (MFR), instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM), kinesiotaping, wound care, raindrop treatment, and symphony of cells.
Shannon is married to Jeremy, her high school sweetheart. Together they have two children, daughter Addison and son Avery. They live in Bismarck with their many pets. In her spare time, Shannon enjoys following her children’s activities, watching sports (joint replacements no longer allow her to participate), reading, fishing, kayaking, relaxing in the hammock, and spending time with her family.
Shannon knows firsthand what it is like to fracture a bone, have joints replaced, recover from surgery, and fight cancer. This firsthand experience gives her the compassion you would look for in a physical therapist.
Stephanie Boespflug Bio
Stephanie Boespflug is a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) with over 26 years of experience. She has primarily worked in the outpatient setting for most of her career. She joined Empower Physical Therapy in April 2021.
Stephanie received her Associate of Applied Science degree from Lake Superior College in Duluth, MN. She is the first and currently the only Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in North Dakota to achieve the designation of Postural Restoration Certified™ (PRC). She earned this certification in 2011 as a result of advanced training through the Postural Restoration Institute® (PRI) in Lincoln, Nebraska. Her special interest and passion in Postural Restoration® allow her to recognize postural imbalances that lead to movement dysfunction and pain. Stephanie treats patients using a holistic approach looking at the whole body, from head to toe, to improve and restore overall function, increase mobility, and decrease pain. With her expertise in Postural Restoration®, she is able to treat any type of diagnosis. She also makes custom PRI™ foot orthotics and shoe recommendations, along with providing traditional physical therapy treatments.
In her free time, Stephanie enjoys going fishing with her husband as well as spending time with family and friends, traveling, gardening, quilting, and crafts.
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