at empower,
we listen, we care,
we deliver the passionate support women deserve.
50% of pregnant women were unsure how to manage pelvic floor issues during their pregnancy with a significant number of women feeling they did not receive adequate information or support from their healthcare providers regarding pelvic floor health during pregnancy.
56% of postpartum women reported feeling unsure about how to safely return to exercise and were not provided with sufficient information or support regarding postpartum exercise
50% of women experiencing pelvic floor disorders felt that their concerns were not taken seriously by their healthcare providers, with concerns being minimized or ignored.
this is why we created empower physical therapy and wellness
Through our own journeys with pregnancy and postpartum, and through listening to the experiences of our friends and family with menopause and pelvic floor complaints, we kept hearing the same dismissive messages:
“It’s just because you’re pregnant—it’ll get better.”
“It’s just because you’re getting older.”
“You had a baby, this happens after that.”
“It’s just common to feel that way, try and get through it.”
“It’s just because you’re going through menopause.”
None of these responses are acceptable. Yes, certain changes in life may be common, but that doesn’t mean they should be the norm or ignored.
you deserve to be truly heard and supported
meet the team that will empower you
FOUNDER
I was born and raised in Alpharetta Ga. I graduated from UGA in 2008 then from PT school with my Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Armstrong State University in 2016. My husband and I are now the proud parents of two adorable children, Austyn and Brayden. I have worked in outpatient sports for the majority of my career but discovered a passion for working with pregnant and postpartum women after the delivery of my first born.
After experiencing my first pregnancy, my eyes were opened up to the utter lack of information, education, time and care provided to women in their 4th trimester and I instantly knew I wanted to try and do something to change the current standard of care for postpartum women. I have heard time and time again from friends and family stories of untreated incontinence, prolapse and DR. At no fault to the patient or the practitioners. We are simply not given the time and education needed to know and understand what is going on to our bodies or are often embarrassed to mention it or feel as though it is simply “normal”. I want to change this, which is why I have become a pregnancy and postpartum corrective exercise specialist and committed to gaining as much knowledge as I can to help educate and empower women.
I believe that knowledge is power and that pregnancy is a superpower, and needs to be treated as such. Our bodies were designed to do this and it is possible to return to any fitness level after having a baby without fear.
Aimee Bennett, DPt
FOUNDER
I grew up outside NYC and graduated from Colombia University in 2009 with my Doctorate in Physical Therapy. I spent the early parts of my career practicing in Washington,DC and Michigan until I moved down to Atlanta in 2016. I have spent most of my time in outpatient orthopedics and I became a Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist in 2015. My passion and interest into women’s health began after having my first daughter in 2016.
I spent a lot of time in orthopedics guiding people back from pain and injuries and was amazed at the lack of guidance I was given when getting back to running after having my daughter(s). Things like what I should feel, when it was ok go push through symptoms, if any were ok and what were some red flags when trying to progress would have made my postpartum journey a little easier. My disappointment in what physical therapy and our medical system was offering for all women is what made me decide to further my education with an emphasis on women’s health.
Women deserve education and guidance to allow them to achieve their goals. I am here to help women be proactive during pregnancy and before menopause to help get ahead of issues we commonly see. I am here to help women of all ages get back to achieving their goals in an environment in which you will be heard and we will come up a with plan specifically for you. No more hearing you just have to deal with it!
I look forward to helping you achieve your goals no matter what your age is or how long you have had symptoms.
Outside of work, my husband and I spend our time being outnumbered by our three little girls: GG, Emma and Madeline.