Relieve Pain. Restore Movement. Feel Like Yourself Again.

1:1 personalized occupational therapy and dry needling in Charlotte—designed around you, not your insurance.

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1:1

care every session

48-hr

written FCE reports

4–6 hr

single-session evaluation

NC + SC

licensed occupational therapist

Conditions

What We Help With

Whether you’re dealing with pain, stiffness, or limitations—this is where things start to change.

Neck, shoulder, and back pain
Muscle tension and stiffness
Orthopedic injuries and recovery
Mobility and performance limitations

Approach

Why EMPOWER is Different

This isn’t traditional therapy. And that’s the point.

At Empower, your care is built entirely around you—not a schedule, not a system, and definitely not a rushed 15-minute visit.

1:1 care every session — your time is yours
Personalized treatment plans — no cookie-cutter protocols
Hands-on, results-driven therapy — not just exercises and a printout
Flexible options — cash-based care now, insurance options coming soon

This is therapy that actually prioritizes your goals, your lifestyle, and your results.

Even more importantly, the results were amazing. I noticed significant relief in my pain and muscle tension after treatment, and my mobility improved more than I expected.

Carolyn D.Google review — dry needling

She listens, understands what you’re going through, and focuses on outcomes that actually improve your daily life. Since working with her, my mobility has improved, my pain has decreased, and my overall quality of life is better.

Ashley J.Google review — chronic pain

Fixed up my hip tightness and soreness within days. Lauryn is awesome and offers extremely affordable and easy to understand rehab for sports injuries and wear & tear! Can’t recommend her services enough!

Andrew C.Google review — sports injury

For attorneys, physicians, employers & insurers

Need an independent Functional Capacity Evaluation?

EMPOWER provides independent, objective full-body and upper-extremity FCEs for attorneys, physicians, employers, case managers, and insurance carriers across greater Charlotte—reported in 48 hours and performed by Lauryn Bewlay, OTR/L, a COMT-UE certified occupational therapist. If you need a fast, defensible answer to what an injured worker can physically do, this is the referral you’ve been looking for.

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Not sure if we can help?

Schedule a quick consultation and we’ll point you in the right direction—even if that’s not with us.

Call or Text 704.659.4607

FAQ

Common questions about EMPOWER

Answers about occupational therapy, dry needling, location, and insurance at EMPOWER Occupational Therapy in Charlotte, NC — where every session is delivered one-on-one by Lauryn Bewlay, OTR/L, a licensed occupational therapist (NC #14501/ SC #6178) and COMT-UE certified.

What is occupational therapy?

Occupational therapy helps people restore the movement, strength, and function they need for everyday life and work after pain or injury. At EMPOWER in Charlotte, NC, Lauryn Bewlay, OTR/L, delivers one-on-one occupational therapy focused on your specific goals rather than a generic exercise protocol.

What is dry needling?

Dry needling is a technique in which a licensed clinician inserts thin filament needles into muscular trigger points to release tension, reduce pain, and restore movement. At EMPOWER in Charlotte, NC, dry needling is performed by Lauryn Bewlay, OTR/L, as part of a personalized 1:1 occupational therapy plan.

Where is EMPOWER Occupational Therapy located?

EMPOWER Occupational Therapy is located at 1431 Elizabeth Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204, seeing patients by appointment. EMPOWER serves Charlotte and the surrounding metro including Concord, Huntersville, Matthews, and Gastonia, and provides independent Functional Capacity Evaluations across greater Charlotte.

Does EMPOWER take insurance?

EMPOWER currently operates as a cash-based occupational therapy practice in Charlotte, NC, which keeps care one-on-one and unhurried. You can request documentation to submit to your insurer for possible out-of-network reimbursement, and an insurance-inquiry option is available so Lauryn can review your benefits and costs.

Reviewed by Lauryn Bewlay, OTR/L (COMT-UE, NC #14501 / SC #6178). Have another question? Call or text 704.659.4607 or send a message.

Insurance Options

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