We want you to get the care you deserve.
We are empower
Empower Physical Therapy is a pelvic floor physical therapy clinic in San Diego, CA with a special focus on birth preparation, postpartum recovery, pelvic pain and dysfunction, and urinary issues. We provide professional support, education and individualized treatment through hands-on bodywork and therapeutic exercise to help women feel confident and empowered throughout womanhood.
meet our team
pEYTON fISHER
CLINIC ADMINISTRATOR
Peyton is a former medical social worker turned full-time toddler wrangler. She received her master’s degree in social work from the University of Southern California in 2017, where she developed a passion for helping people continually improve their physical, spiritual, and emotional well-being so that they may continue doing (or find a way back to) all of the things they love and that bring meaning to their lives. She deeply believes in building communities that help individuals pour into themselves and that the world is strengthened by encouraging people to care for themselves holistically. Her work is rooted in the chronic illness community, but after becoming a mother herself, has evolved to have a special focus on women’s health.
Her job at Empower Physical Therapy is to help individuals get the help they need by connecting them with a pelvic floor therapist at Empower, build community by reaching out to local business that are also passionate about women’s health, and provide support to the therapists at Empower through schedule management.
In her free time, you’ll likely find Peyton out in her garden, caked in mud and with a kid on her hip. She loves the beach, her Peloton, and her husband and two littles who make every day a lot more fun (and a little more chaotic).
If you have general questions about Empower Physical Therapy, please reach out to Peyton!
Macy Basterrechea
PT, DPT
DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY, PELVIC FLOOR PT
Macy grew up in southern Idaho, where her childhood was filled with sports, rodeoing, and a love for the great outdoors. These early experiences instilled in her a deep appreciation for an active and healthy lifestyle. Pursuing her passion for helping others, she earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Northern Arizona University and has focused her career on pelvic health! As a mother of two beautiful children and wife to a supportive urology resident, she understands firsthand the challenges and triumphs of motherhood.
Outside the clinic, Macy embraces the joys of family life. Her hobbies include baking and crafting delicious sourdough bread, camping under the stars, and taking any opportunity to travel to see family and friends across the states. Whether it's exploring nature or dancing in the kitchen with her family and a glass of wine, you’ll usually catch her smiling and laughing.
At Empower, Macy is the clinic director and her goal is to provide compassionate and personalized care, helping each woman navigate her unique journey through pregnancy, postpartum, or womanhood! She looks forward to supporting you in feeling strong, confident, and ready to embrace every moment!
Marisa Hackathorn PT, DPT
DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY, PELVIC FLOOR PT
Marisa Hackathorn, PT, DPT, is a pelvic floor physical therapist with seven years of experience in physical therapy, including a strong foundation in acute care at a local trauma hospital. Her clinical expertise is matched by a deep personal connection to pelvic health, shaped by her own experiences through pregnancy, childbirth, and recovery.
After facing significant pelvic pain during her first pregnancy, Marisa discovered the life-changing benefits of pelvic floor physical therapy. Armed with this knowledge, she approached her second pregnancy with a proactive, evidence-based mindset — significantly reducing pain and preparing for a smoother labor and delivery. Inspired by this transformation, she became a passionate advocate for early postpartum rehabilitation.
Following her own deliveries, Marisa pioneered a first-of-its-kind program at her hospital, bringing rehab services directly to mothers immediately after cesarean births — a groundbreaking initiative designed to support recovery during those critical first days.
Now transitioning into pelvic health, Marisa specializes in treating pelvic pain, incontinence, painful intercourse, prenatal and postpartum care, and post-surgical recovery. She is currently completing her certification as a Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist (PCES), further expanding her ability to provide thoughtful, comprehensive care.
Marisa creates a warm, inclusive space for patients of all backgrounds, empowering them with the tools, knowledge, and support they need to feel strong, capable, and in control of their bodies.
When she is not at work, she enjoys spending time with her 2 sons, her husband and goldendoodle. They love to explore local coffee shops, go on hikes, travel to national parks, visit family in Ohio and workout together.
She looks forward to working with you!
ivY COLBERT, PT, DPT, PCES
DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY, PELVIC FLOOR PT
Ivy is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, pelvic floor specialist, prenatal and postnatal exercise expert, trained birth doula, and mother of two daughters and currently pregnant with her third baby.
In graduate school, she developed a passion for treating women struggling with pelvic floor dysfunction. After receiving her doctorate in physical therapy at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, she went on to pursue further education for pelvic floor treatment through the Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute.
She founded Empower Physical Therapy after the birth of her first child, when she experienced firsthand how limited and fragmented postpartum care can be. That experience fueled her mission to create a space where women feel supported, understood, and empowered throughout every stage of womanhood.
At Empower, Ivy is passionate about providing high-quality, evidence-based care for individuals navigating pelvic health challenges utilizing her skills in myofascial release, joint mobilization, trigger point release, and therapeutic exercise — from pregnancy and postpartum recovery to prolapse, incontinence, and beyond. Her approach goes beyond just treating symptoms; she focuses on the whole person, recognizing the physical, emotional, and lifestyle factors that influence healing and well-being. She strives to treat the whole patient as she feels that consideration of their overall health and well-being is an important part of the rehabilitation process.
Outside the clinic, Ivy enjoys strength training, reading a good book, spending time outdoors and by the ocean and exploring new places with her family!
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