Meet the Team - Empowered Physical Therapy

Meet the Empowered Physical Therapy Team

Duanyi (Delilah) Fang, PT, DPT

Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist

Duanyi (Delilah) Fang, PT, DPT

Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist

Duanyi (Delilah) Fang is a compassionate physical therapist with experience in inpatient rehabilitation, home health, and pelvic health physical therapy. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy in Taiwan and her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Loma Linda University.

Delilah has completed advanced pelvic health courses through the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and treats pelvic pain, pregnancy-related musculoskeletal conditions, postpartum concerns, and pelvic health conditions affecting women and men.

Her patient-centered, exercise-based approach combines evidence-informed treatment, individualized exercise, and education to help patients understand their bodies, reduce pain, improve movement, and return to meaningful activities. She is committed to creating a supportive, comfortable environment where patients feel heard, respected, and empowered throughout their rehabilitation journey.

Fun Facts about Delilah:
- Delilah and her husband have a son and two cats
- She loves seafood
- She has lived in Taiwan, Singapore, Loma Linda, Dallas and now Lake Stevens

Alisa James PT, DPT, OCS

Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist

Alisa James PT, DPT, OCS

Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist

Dr. Alisa grew up in the PNW and earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at the University of Washington. She practiced in the orthopedic setting for seven years and studied to become a Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS). After her first postpartum experience,

Dr. Alisa decided to specialize in women’s health and pelvic floor physical therapy. With a strong orthopedic background, she helps women rebuild strength, move with confidence, and get back to doing what they love.

Fun Facts:
- She is a mom to two sweet little girls.
- Her hobbies include running, strength training, and baking.
- She was a collegiate swimmer at Whitworth University.
- She is on a mission to find the perfect chocolate chip cookie recipe.

Phoebe Ivy PTA, PCES

Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Assistant

Pelvic Floor Therapist Phoebe Ivy Empowered Physical Therapy

Phoebe Ivy PTA, PCES

Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Assistant

A Washington native and mother, Phoebe is passionate about women's health. She is a Certified Pre & Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist. She is also trained in the Spinning Babies approach, which helps her prenatal patients optimize the position of their baby. 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, PCES

Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist

Julia Messner Pelvic Floor PT at Empowered Physical Therapy

Julia Messner PT, PCES

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!

Rachel Doza PT, DPT, PCES, Cert DN

Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist, Owner

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, pessaries, and is a certified Pre & Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist. She is trained in the Spinning Babies approach, which helps her prenatal patients optimize the position of their baby.

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.

Maggie Harriman

Administrative Assistant

Maggie Harriman

Administrative Assistant

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. She is the voice behind our patient communications, and scheduling.

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 Associate

(Separate business who shares our space with us)

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