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Services Offered

Services

Personalized, Hands-On Care

Every service at EMPOWER in Charlotte, NC, is delivered 1:1 by Lauryn Bewlay, OTR/L — a licensed occupational therapist (NC #14501/ SC #6178) and COMT-UE certified — tailored to your specific needs and designed to deliver lasting results—not temporary fixes.

Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy

1:1 personalized sessions designed around your specific goals, lifestyle, and needs. Every session is dedicated entirely to your treatment—not shared with other patients.

  • Customized treatment plans
  • Hands-on manual therapy
  • Functional movement training
  • Pain management strategies
Dry Needling

Dry Needling

Targeted, evidence-based technique using thin filament needles to release trigger points, relieve muscle tension, reduce pain, and restore movement patterns.

  • Trigger point release
  • Myofascial pain relief
  • Improved range of motion
  • Complementary to OT sessions

Specialized Treatments

Targeted approaches for specific needs—because your body deserves more than a one-size-fits-all solution.

Manual Therapy

Manual Therapy

Skilled, hands-on techniques to mobilize joints, release soft tissue restrictions, and restore natural movement. Focused treatment from an experienced practitioner.

  • Joint mobilization
  • Soft tissue release
  • Myofascial techniques
  • Postural realignment
Functional Movement Training

Functional Movement Training

Purposeful exercises designed to restore the movements that matter most in your daily life—from lifting and reaching to getting back to the activities you love.

  • Activity-specific training
  • Strength and stability work
  • Movement pattern correction
  • Progressive goal-based programs
Pain Management

Pain Management

A multi-approach strategy combining manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and education to address the root cause of your pain—not just the symptoms.

  • Chronic pain strategies
  • Neuromuscular re-education
  • Ergonomic assessment
  • Self-management techniques
Orthopedic Rehabilitation

Orthopedic Rehabilitation

Structured recovery programs for injuries, post-surgical rehab, and musculoskeletal conditions. Get back to full strength with a plan built for your body.

  • Post-surgical recovery
  • Injury rehabilitation
  • Range of motion restoration
  • Return-to-activity planning

Conditions We Treat

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
Post-surgical rehabilitation
Chronic pain conditions
TMJ and jaw dysfunction
Headaches and migraines
FAQ

Questions about occupational therapy & dry needling

Common questions about care at EMPOWER in Charlotte, NC. For a deeper dive, see the dedicated occupational therapy and dry needling pages.

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.
How is EMPOWER different from a typical clinic?
EMPOWER provides one clinician, one plan, and a full 1:1 session every visit — no being passed between aides or shared across a crowded gym. Lauryn Bewlay, OTR/L, treats you personally each time, so care is built around your goals and lifestyle instead of an insurance schedule.
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.
Is dry needling the same as acupuncture?
No. Dry needling and acupuncture both use thin needles, but they come from different traditions. Dry needling targets myofascial trigger points to relieve musculoskeletal pain and is grounded in Western anatomy and neurophysiology, whereas acupuncture is based on traditional Chinese medicine and meridian theory. EMPOWER provides dry needling within occupational therapy.

Reviewed by Lauryn Bewlay, OTR/L (COMT-UE, NC #14501 / SC #6178). Questions about your care? Call or text 704.659.4607.

Working a workers’ comp, disability, or return-to-work case? EMPOWER also provides independent Functional Capacity Evaluations for attorneys, physicians, employers, and insurers.

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