Occupational Therapy · Anchorage, AK
Get back to
what you love
From pediatric occupational therapy to pelvic rehabilitation and orthopedics, Empower Therapeutics offers holistic, research-based care for the whole family in Anchorage, Alaska — designed around your goals, at every stage of life.
- 5.0★
- Rated on Google
- ~20 yrs
- Serving Alaskans
- Veterans
- Proud TriWest provider
Positive change starts here
A holistic practice built around you
Welcome to Empower Therapeutics in Anchorage, AK. We are a holistic practice specializing in pediatric occupational therapy, pelvic therapy, orthopedic manual therapy, massage therapy, Pilates, pregnancy wellness, and postpartum rehabilitation.
Our mission is to make meaningful, lasting change in the lives of our clients and patients through personalized service and research-based practice. Whatever your goals or endeavors, our Anchorage occupational therapist is here to support you.
Explore our servicesThe occupational therapy difference
A different lens on pelvic & whole-body health
Most pelvic therapy in Alaska is delivered by physical therapists. As a Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Samantha brings an occupational-therapy approach — one built around the real activities that make up your day, not just an isolated muscle group.
Function first
We start from what you want to get back to — lifting your child, sleeping through the night, hiking, returning to work — and build therapy around those goals.
The whole person
Pelvic health rarely lives in isolation. We look at posture, breathing, daily habits, stress, and movement together — not one muscle in a vacuum.
Change that lasts
Hands-on care paired with practical strategies you can use at home, so progress holds long after you leave the office.
Every stage of life, one practice
Care for the whole body — and the whole family
From pediatric occupational therapy to pelvic rehabilitation, men's health, and hands-on orthopedic care — it's rare to find this range under one roof in Anchorage. Every plan is tailored to where you are and where you want to be.
Pelvic Floor Therapy
Relief from pelvic floor pain and dysfunction with expert, hands-on care.
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Pediatric Occupational Therapy
Play-based therapy that helps children build the skills to thrive — at home, at school, and at play.
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Pregnancy & Postpartum
Supportive care for your body and mind, before and after childbirth.
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Orthopedic Manual Therapy
Hands-on treatment for conditions that affect movement, strength, and pain.
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Pilates
Low-impact, core-focused exercise to build whole-body strength.
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Massage Therapy
Soft-tissue techniques to manage pain and enhance wellness.
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Men's Health
Pelvic health care for men — discreet, evidence-based, and supportive.
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Are you ready for less pain and more freedom?
A strong pelvic floor can improve posture, help your stability when walking on icy Alaska driveways, increase mobility in the spine, and so much more. On the flip side, an unhappy pelvic floor is often at the root of a surprising amount of issues — even things that seem unrelated.
These symptoms can make daily activity difficult, but thankfully, pelvic dysfunction can be managed and often treated to improve quality of life.
About pelvic floor therapy
For kids, too
Occupational therapy for our littlest clients
A huge part of what we do is helping children grow and thrive. Through engaging, play-based sessions, we support fine and gross motor skills, sensory processing, coordination, handwriting, and the everyday abilities kids need at home, at school, and at play.
- Fine & gross motor skills
- Sensory processing
- Handwriting & school readiness
- Coordination & balance
Meet your provider
Samantha Russell, OTD, OTR/L
Samantha is an Occupational Therapist specializing in pelvic health and wellness. With nearly two decades of working with Alaskans, she has seen the profound effects that good pelvic health can have on quality of life, and is dedicated to bringing the most current methodologies to Empower Therapeutics.
“My mission is to make meaningful, lasting change in the lives of my clients through personalized service and research-based practice.”Read Samantha's Story
The space
Walk in, exhale, feel welcome
We want you to feel welcome and relaxed the moment you walk into our office. When you check in, simply give your paperwork to our receptionist. Tea, coffee, and water are available for you to enjoy while you wait for your appointment.
- Private, calming treatment rooms
- Tea, coffee & water while you wait
- One-on-one, unhurried sessions
Insurance
We bill your insurance for you
As a courtesy, we bill your insurance directly. We also accept out-of-network patients and proudly serve Veterans through the TriWest network.
5.0★ on Google · loved by patients
Care our community trusts
“Dr. Russell is an amazing provider and goes above and beyond to care for her patients.”
“Her knowledge and skill sets are extraordinary. She takes on challenges others ignore.”
“Dr. Russell really listens to her patients, and she is a truly caring person.”
Your path to better health starts here
Whatever your goals, we'll build a personalized plan to support you. Schedule your appointment by phone or request a time online.