Meet the Team

Meet the Empowered Physical Therapy Team

Rachel Doza PT, DPT, PCES, Cert DN

Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist, Owner

Meet the team Dr. Rachel Jalanivich Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist, Doctor of Physical Therapy, and Owner of Empowered Physical Therapy

Rachel Doza PT, DPT, PCES, Cert DN

Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist, Owner

Dr. Rachel Doza decided to open her own physical therapy practice to provide higher quality care than high patient-volume clinics. Her pelvic floor physical therapy practice is focused on quality over quantity, and the patient results speak for themselves!

Rachel has been in the physical therapy field for over a decade and has extensive education beyond her doctorate degree in pelvic health, dry needling, orthopedics, and is a certified Pre & Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist.

Stemming from her military background, she is a fierce advocate for women's rights and loves helping women regain control over their bodies.

Fun facts about Rachel:

Her and her husband have a baby boy, 2 dogs, and a cat.

- She has lived in California, Florida, Texas, Hawaii, and now Washington.

- She was Active Duty Navy for 7 years and a Reservist for 2.

- In the Navy, she was a Search and Rescue Swimmer for 4 years and then a Physical Therapist Assistant for 3 years.

- Her favorite activities are hiking, camping, and all DIY house projects that involve power tools.

- She believes laughter is the best medicine.

Phoebe Ivy PTA

Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Assistant

Pelvic Floor Therapist Phoebe Ivy Empowered Physical Therapy

Phoebe Ivy PTA

Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Assistant

A Washington native and new mom, Phoebe is passionate about women's health. She uses her strong orthopedic background as a basis for her treatment approach to help women heal from pelvic floor dysfunction. She believes movement is medicine, and works to personalize treatment to meet patients where they are in each stage of their lives.

Fun Facts about Phoebe:

- She has a wonderful daughter

- She is a 200hr certified RYT yoga instructor

- She loves hiking, snowboarding, and paddleboarding around Washington with her husband

- She is a pizza enthusiast, and strongly supports pineapple on pizza

- She loves baking

- She has 50+ houseplants, and has been building her outdoor garden

Julia Messner PT

Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist

Meet the team Pelvic Specialist Julia Messner

Julia Messner PT

Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist

Julia studied physical therapy in her home country of Austria. She has done extensive coursework in the field of Women’s Health and enjoys empowering women through education and functional exercise. She utilizes a holistic hands-on approach and evidence-based practice to create individualized treatment programs.

An avid hiker, yogi, and trail runner, Julia is enthusiastic about teaching her patients how to move optimally to reach their goals and stay active through all phases of their lives including pregnancy and postpartum.

Fun Facts about Julia:

- Julia and her husband have a son and a pet snake

- She traveled three summers in her campervan in North America to find the most scenic hikes

- She was born and raised in Austria but never heard of the Sound of Music until she moved to the US

- Last fall, she and her husband welcomed their first child

- Her favorite vacation spot is Alaska

- She has lived in Los Angeles, Malibu, Phoenix, Vienna, and settled in Lake Stevens

- Her goal is to hike all main volcanoes of Washington (Mt Rainier, Mt Baker, Glacier Peak, Mt Adams, Mt Saint Helens)

- She has encountered 28 bears in the wild!

Emmy Jurkowska PTA

Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Assistant

Amelia Jurkowska pelvic floor PTA at Empowered Physical Therapy

Emmy Jurkowska PTA

Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Assistant

As an athlete herself, Emmy has an incredible amount of knowledge and experience treating high level athletes. She has extensive training in pelvic health issues and is an experienced clinician. She is an expert in functional movement patterns and helping patients get back to high level sports free from pesky pelvic floor problems.

Fun Facts about Emmy:

- She was raised in Eagle River, Alaska

- She has 2 dogs, and one is training to be a therapy and search and rescue dog for Snohomish county.

- She has played ice hockey for over 30 years and still has most of her teeth

- She would rather cross country ski than downhill ski, so you know she is up for hard work

- She loves the circus and wishes she could be the tattooed lady

Stephanie Brown

Administrative Assistant

Stephanie Brown

Administrative Assistant

A Lake Stevens local, Stephanie has been serving this community for years! Stephanie is passionate about women's health and wellness. She is the voice behind our patient communications, scheduling, and social media. She is vital to Empowered Physical Therapy's operations and we are so lucky to have her! Fun facts about Stephanie:

- Her and her husband have a son

- She loves audiobooks

- Stephanie loves to travel and one of her favorite vacation places she has traveled to is Curaçao in the Caribbean.

- She has an 11 year old black lab named Ella

- She loves spending time outdoors hiking, fishing, and camping

- She met her husband over 20 years ago, in middle school, right here in Lake Stevens

- Her favorite food is the Baja Roll from Kai Sushi

- She's a Bowling aficionado

Maggie Harriman

Administrative Assistant

Maggie Harriman

Administrative Assistant

We're thrilled to have Maggie on the Empowered Physical Therapy team! As our front desk administrative assistant, Maggie is here to greet you with a smile, help keep things running smoothly, and make sure you feel right at home.

Fun facts:

- Born in Wisconsin, Maggie has lived in New Mexico, Hawaii, and now calls Washington home.

- She loves to read and always has a book recommendation ready.

- Her sidekick is Kai, a goofy 5-year-old corgi/dachshund mix who keeps her laughing.

- Despite spending two years near the beach, surfing wasn’t her strong suit—she never managed to stand up on a board (but we think she gets points for trying!).

- Maggie was a gymnast for 14 years and never broke a bone.

- She’s a frequent volunteer at animal shelters, spreading love to pets in need.

Meet our Co-Located Wellness Associates

who share our space with us

Embodied Family Wellness: Cherise Braun, LMP

Massage Therapist

Embodied Family Wellness: Cherise Braun, LMP

Massage Therapist

A third-generation licensed massage therapist, Cherise pulls from the power of tradition and passion to provide you with an integrative massage experience that's truly exceptional. At Embodied Family Wellness, we blend tradition and innovation to create a therapeutic experience like no other. Book a massage session today and discover the transformative power of our unique approach to massage therapy.

Cherise owns Embodied Family Wellness and rents space at Empowered PT.

To book a massage with Cherise, please email her directly at embodiedfamilywellness@gmail.com or book online

Available on Fridays

Email:embodiedfamilywellness@gmail.com

Kiley Yoga & Massage: Kiley Ruiz, LMP

Massage Therapist

Meet the team Massage, Yoga instructor, pelvic floor physical therapy,

Kiley Yoga & Massage: Kiley Ruiz, LMP

Massage Therapist

With two decades of massage therapy experience under her belt, Kiley specializes in deep tissue, myofascial release, and the holistic wellness of body and mind. But that's not all! Kiley brings a wealth of knowing and expertise to the world of yoga with 10 years of experience as a yoga instructor.

Kiley owns Kiley R Yoga & Massage and rents space at Empowered Physical Therapy. Took book a massage with Kiley please email her directly at KileysRuiz@gmail.com Available on Tuesdays and Thursdays

Email:KileysRuiz@gmail.com

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