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Learn how to use movement as medicine to feel your best and prevent disability down the road. From maximizing balance confidence before your big trip, to learning a personalized exercise program to combat chronic illness or prevent falls, your personal goals are at the heart of each carefully designed session. Options include individual, partner, and small group (2-4 people) training. Call ... Read More

Learn how to use movement as medicine to feel your best and prevent disability down the road.
From maximizing balance confidence before your big trip, to learning a personalized exercise program to combat chronic illness or prevent falls, your personal goals are at the heart of each carefully designed session. Options include individual, partner, and small group (2-4 people) training. Call 513-855-2092 to learn about our package discounts and which program is best for you.

Dr. Bridget Swartzel PT, DPT

Dr. Bridget Swartzel has a strong interest in neurologic rehabilitation and is currently sitting for the Neurologic Clinical Specialist (NCS) exam in March 2026. What fuels her as a physical therapist is building genuine connections with patients and designing individualized, goal-driven treatment plans that challenge, motivate, and actually make therapy fun. She believes movement is powerful—especially when therapy is high-intensity, evidence-based, and centered around what truly matters to each patient.

Bridget earned her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of South Florida and completed her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Nova Southeastern University. During her education, she quickly realized she loved working with individuals of all ages with neurological conditions. Since then, she’s had the chance to work with a wide range of diagnoses, including spinal cord injury, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, myasthenia gravis, balance disorders, and vestibular conditions.

When she’s not in the clinic, Bridget is usually moving in some way—whether that’s CrossFit, hanging out at the YMCA, lifting weights, or squeezing in a yoga class. She also loves getting outside with her husband and son and finding new ways to stay active, balanced, and a little sweaty :)

Dr. Bridget Swartzel has a strong interest in neurologic rehabilitation and is currently sitting ... Read More

Dr. Lindsey Hershberger PT, DPT, Owner

Dr. Lindsey Hershberger is a PWR! certified physical therapist and the owner of Empower Balance Therapy & Wellness. Lindsey founded Empower Balance to flip the script on chronic conditions—from illness & limitation, to health, ability, and adventure. She uses personalized exercise as the powerful brain fertilizer that helps people with Parkinson’s, imbalance and neuro diseases move BIG, live joyfully, and build healthy futures.

Lindsey earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy (PT) from the Ohio State University in 2009 and Bachelor of Science in Biology from Ohio University in 2006. Early in her career, she found her calling working with patients with neurodegenerative diseases, particularly Parkinson’s Disease (PD).

Dr. Lindsey Hershberger is a PWR! certified physical therapist and the owner of Empower Balance T... Read More

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