We provide orthopedic and neurologic care under one roof — because life doesn’t separate a bad knee from Parkinson’s or back pain from a stroke.

PHYSICAL THERAPY



Our, neurologic and orthopedic specialists work side-by-side, sharing notes in real time and designing one unified plan that treats the entire person — not just one diagnosis at a time.

Advanced modalities to get you better, faster

  • Dry needling for targeted pain relief

  • Compression therapy to reduce swelling and enhance recovery

  • Blood flow restriction training to build strength safely and effectively

With our clinical expertise and cutting-edge tools, we've got everything you need to get back on your feet—stronger, steadier, and more confident.

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“Through hard work, patience and her incredible knowledge of neurorehabilitation, she has guided my husband to the most remarkable progress. We are now seeing a path to walking again, something we were losing confidence would be possible just a few months ago.

- Jen

Customer Experience

“I can't say enough good things about Empower Balance and the owner, Lindsey. I've been to many PTs before finding Lindsey and this was BY FAR the best experience I've had. She knows how to think outside the box and really does her research to help with uncommon disorders.”

-Karen

"I’ve been to many good PTs through the years for different injuries and surgeries but my experience at Empower clearly stands out as the best.”

-Margie

A hairdresser with my arms in the air all day, I always had lots of neck and shoulder pain! Lindsay and Nate are amazing! The stretches and the needling has helped me so much! I have way more movement in my neck with much less pain. Thank you Nate and Lindsay!

-Veronica

Scheduling & Pricing

Duration: 60 Minutes

Evaluation

Cost: $250

No referral required.

Duration: 60 Minutes

Treatment

Cost: $175

Payment Information

  • Payment is due at the time of service. We accept cash, check, credit card, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), and gift cards.

    Our Cash‑Based Model

    Empower Balance Therapy & Wellness is an out‑of‑network, cash‑based practice. This model lets us prioritize one‑on‑one care and clinical decisions that serve your goals rather than insurer rules.

    Insurance and Superbills

    For physical therapy, we will provide a detailed superbill on request so you can submit it to your insurer for potential reimbursement. We cannot guarantee reimbursement from your insurance company; reimbursement decisions and amounts are determined by your insurer.

    Specialty Exercise Programs

    Programs such as Anti‑Freeze Bootcamp, Jumpstart, and Neuro Performance are cash‑pay and are not covered by insurance. Empower often receives grants that allow us to offer partial participation scholarships; we’ll share scholarship availability when you sign up.

    Medicare Beneficiaries

    If you have Medicare, you may participate in services Medicare does not cover (for example, Anti‑Freeze Bootcamp, Jumpstart, and Neuro Performance). We cannot provide Medicare‑covered physical therapy services, even if you prefer to pay cash. (It’s not a rule we like, but we have to follow it.) If you require physical therapy and have Medicare, we’re happy to provide a list of trusted Medicare providers upon request.

  • Empower Balance Therapy & Wellness is an out‑of‑network, cash‑based practice. This model lets us prioritize one‑on‑one care and clinical decisions that serve your goals rather than insurer rules.

  • We will provide a detailed superbill on request so you can submit it to your insurer for potential reimbursement. We cannot guarantee reimbursement from your insurance company; reimbursement decisions and amounts are determined by your insurer.

  • If you have Medicare, you may participate in services Medicare does not cover (for example, Anti‑Freeze Bootcamp, Jumpstart, and Neuro Performance). We cannot provide Medicare‑covered physical therapy services, even if you prefer to pay cash. (It’s not a rule we like, but we have to follow it.) If you require physical therapy and have Medicare, we’re happy to provide a list of trusted Medicare providers upon request.

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Empower Balance Therapy & Wellness Physical Therapy in Waynesville, Ohio 45068. Lindsey Hershberger, DPT. Specialized Parkinson's therapy

What’s Holding You Back?

  • Weakness, imbalance or fatigue

  • Changes in walking such as slowing, shuffling, keeping your head down or lack of arm swing

  • Slowness of movement

  • Changes in posture

  • Difficulty walking in small spaces, crowds, outdoors or when rushed

  • Trouble turning or backing up to chairs

  • Dyskinesia (involuntary movements)

  • Dystonia (involuntary muscle contraction) such as your toes curling, hand closing or ankle turning

  • Stiff or sore muscles

  • Falls or injuries from falling

  • Problems getting up or down from chairs, cars, or bed

  • Difficulty getting up from the ground

  • Pain

  • Headaches, jaw pain or neck pain

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Conditions We Treat

FAQs

  • In a nutshell, physical therapy gets you back on your feet. Wellness programs keep them running.

    Physical therapy is best when you need the skilled assessment and treatment of a physical therapist to problem solve and restore function.

    Examples include:

    • Dizziness

    • Fall risk assessment and treatment

    • Orthotic and assistive device prescription

    • Modalities to reduce pain and optimize movement such as manual therapy, dry needling, electrical stimulation or blood flow restriction

    • Injury or surgical recovery programs

    Wellness programs (Jumpstart, Anti-Freeze Bootcamp, Neuro Performance) are best for those who want to improve their overall health and fitness. Think goals such as improving strength, stamina, speed, flexibility and balance.

    Empower’s wellness programs are designed to build resiliency and prevent future problems so that you can spend less time in physical therapy fixing problems and more time feeling your best.

    For People with Medicare:

    • Unfortunately, Medicare beneficiaries are legally required to use Medicare benefits for their physical therapy and cannot choose to pay cash instead.

    • Medicare beneficiaries can receive services that Medicare does not cover, including wellness (Jumpstart, Anti-Freeze Bootcamp, Neuro Performance)

    If you have Medicare and require physical therapy, we will gladly recommend alternative providers.

    Still not sure? Fill out our new client form and we’ll reach out to schedule a free phone consultation to find your best fit.

  • Wait times vary from days to months and are impacted by the needs of our current clients, and your scheduling flexibility.

    All Physical Therapy clients and current wellness clients have priority scheduling.

    Physical therapy treatment plans are individualized and vary depending on each client’s unique needs and medical condition. Wellness clients are offered the opportunity to renew halfway through their scheduled programs.

    Once a client chooses not to renew their program, we then offer appointments to the next person on the wait list.

    When you are next on the waitlist, we will reach out to you by both text and email with options to schedule your first appointment.

    If we do not hear back from you within one week, we move on to the next person on the wait list.

    We promise, physical therapy at Empower is worth the wait! Don’t take our word for it. See what our clients have to say.

  • Empower is not in-network with any insurance companies.

    How Payment Works:

    1. You directly pay Empower a flat, per visit rate.

    2. Upon request, Empower will provide you with a superbill (detailed receipt) that you may submit to your insurance company for out-of-network services.

    3. If covered, your insurance company will reimburse you directly.

  • The short answer: RESULTS.

    The long answer: We want to provide a much needed alternative when the standard, insurance model of health care isn’t enough.

    For some of you, your insurance coverage is solid and meets your needs. Great! We encourage everyone to take advantage of their insurance benefits if you are happy with your results.

    For many others, especially those with chronic conditions, insurance based PT simply doesn’t cut it…

    • Frequent authorizations delaying treatments

    • Yearly visit caps that leave you hanging

    • Reduced frequency of treatments in an attempt to “conserve visits”

    • Denials for pre-existing conditions or denial of recommended treatments

    • Limited face time with your provider

    • A factory like experience lacking personalized care

    … all slowing down your progress.

    Maybe you got discharged because you are now “independent,” yet you know you haven’t achieved your full potential. Or worse yet, you heard the dreaded “plateau” word and got discharged because you “weren’t making enough progress.”

    Empower uses a self-pay model to fill the gap in cases where the standard system fails. Self-pay means we work for you, not your insurance company.

    Our flat rate, per visit, payment is predictable and easy to understand. It allows for continuous progress. When you no longer need skilled PT but want to keep getting stronger, faster, more balanced… you can transition right into a wellness program with the same therapist that knows your story.

    When you remove all the delays, detours and road blocks of insurance, every treatment is delivered with the quickest, most direct route to meeting and exceeding your goals. You get better, faster. And can keep getting better, and better and better and better….

  • No. Unfortunately, Medicare beneficiaries are legally required to use Medicare benefits for their physical therapy and cannot choose to pay cash instead.

    Medicare beneficiaries can receive services that Medicare does not cover, including wellness (Jumpstart, Anti-Freeze Bootcamp, Neuro Performance)

    If you have Medicare and require physical therapy, we will gladly recommend alternative providers.

    Still not sure? Fill out our new client form and we’ll reach out to schedule a free phone consultation to find your best fit.

  • Our experienced PT’s are highly trained and offer a wide variety of treatments to help you achieve the results you want. Every treatment is unique and may include any of the following:

    • PWR! Therapy (Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery)

    • Fall risk reduction and prevention programs / balance therapy

    • Freezing of gait treatment

    • Gait training to reduce shuffling or other abnormalities

    • High Intensity Gait Training Program for neurological conditions such as stroke, brain injury and Parkinson’s

    • Balance Harness Supported Exercise

    • Vestibular rehabilitation to reduce dizziness and improve balance

    • Treatment to improve posture

    • Slip Trainer Balance Recovery

    • Pain and mobility treatment

    • Functional strengthening

    • Dry Needling

    • Blood Flow Restriction

    • Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM)

    • Manual Therapy

    • Headaches

    • Pain Therapy

  • We help clients with a wide variety of conditions including:

    • Parkinson’s

    • Multiple Sclerosis

    • Stroke

    • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

    • Brain Tumor

    • Cancer

    • Peripheral Neuropathy

    • Multi-Systems Atrophy (MSA)

    • Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP)

    • Lewy Body Dementia

    • Corticobasal Degeneration (CBG)

    • Gullain Barre Syndrome

    • Alzheimer’s Disease

    • Concussion

    • Imbalance

    • Weakness

    • Deconditioning

    • Difficulty Walking

    • Headache

    • Pain

    • and more

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