Why Choose a PT-Designed Program?
At Empower Health and Wellness, every program is designed by a physical therapist who understands the unique demands of lifting with knee pain - especially for women in their 30s, 40s, and 50s.
This isn’t a one-size-fits-all workout plan.
It’s a clinically informed, evidence-based approach that looks beyond your knee to address the real reasons your pain started in the first place - so you’re not just modifying exercises forever or guessing your way through workouts.
Whether you’re dealing with knee pain during squats, early arthritis, or feeling limited in the gym, your program is built to help you:
• Improve mobility where you actually need it
• Build strength that supports your joints under load
• Restore confidence in your lifts
• Continue training in a way that’s sustainable long-term
Because staying active isn’t just about avoiding pain...it’s about having a plan that allows you to keep lifting, keep progressing, and protect your body for years to come.
Developed by a licensed Physical Therapist
Injury-safe and customized to your goals
Designed for all fitness levels and abilities
Dr. Amber Koren PT, DPT
Knee Pain Specialist
If you’re a woman who loves lifting but feels like your knees are starting to hold you back – you’re exactly who I help.
I’m a physical therapist with 4+ years of clinical experience, but more importantly, I’m a weightlifter myself. I understand the frustration of having to modify workouts, skip leg days, or second-guess movements because of knee pain…because I’ve been there too.
My background as a collegiate softball player and continued commitment to strength training gives me a unique perspective. I don’t just understand rehab – I understand what it means to want to train hard, stay strong, and keep progressing.
After dealing with my own knee pain in the gym, I realized something:
Most programs either tell you to stop lifting… or they completely miss the root cause of the problem.
That’s why I take a different approach.
I specialize in helping women in their 30s, 40s, and 50s overcome knee pain by combining clinical expertise with strength training principles – so you can keep lifting without constantly working around your pain.
My approach focuses on:
• Identifying the true cause of your knee pain (not just treating symptoms)
• Improving mobility where it actually matters (hips, knees, ankles)
• Building strength and control to support your joints under load
• Creating a structured plan so you can train with confidence again
Because you shouldn’t have to choose between taking care of your knees and doing the workouts you love.
My goal is simple:
To help you get out of pain, get back under the bar, and keep lifting for years to come.
The Process
Our work with active females and weightlifters dealing with knee pain begins with a one-on-one, virtual comprehensive assessment. This allows us to uncover the underlying factors contributing to your knee pain, identify mobility and strength limitations, and understand your unique goals.
By taking the time to understand the full story behind your knee pain, we’re able to create a customized plan that supports the life you want to live. Our mission is simple: to reduce knee pain, improve strength and mobility, and help you maintain healthy joints for the long term.
