Meet The Owner of Empowerize Therapy Center Alicia PT DPT NC

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With over eight years of clinical experience, Alicia, PT, DPT, Board certified neurological clinical specialist, is a passionate and highly skilled physical therapist specializing in neurologic rehabilitation for both pediatric and adult populations regain mobility, independence, and confidence through evidence based neurorehabilitation techniques. Her practice focuses on empowering individuals with conditions such as cerebral palsy, stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and developmental delays to achieve greater independence and functional mobility.

Alicia is a certified practitioner in the TheraSuit Method® and Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI), offering intensive physical therapy programs that accelerate neurodevelopment and functional gains through high-frequency, goal-driven sessions. Her approach is deeply rooted in sensory integration strategies, recognizing the critical role that sensory processing plays in motor planning, balance, coordination, and emotional regulation. Her intensive programs are designed to challenge patients to achieve milestones and reclaim independence with greater efficiency.

She skillfully incorporates tactile, vestibular, and proprioceptive input into her sessions to help children and adults better interpret and respond to their environments. Whether it's using suspended equipment to challenge vestibular systems or applying sensory techniques to improve body awareness, Alicia designs each treatment plan to meet the unique sensory and motor needs of her patients.

Her therapeutic style blends innovation with empathy and compassion, combining neurodevelopmental treatment (NDT), task-specific training, and sensory integration.  Whether working with a child learning to walk for the first time or helping an adult to improve functional mobility, Alicia is known for her patient-centered philosophy, collaborative spirit, and unwavering commitment to progress. She thrives in multidisciplinary environments and is passionate about empowering families and caregivers as integral partners in the rehabilitation journey.