Our Story

We Believe Everyone Deserves to Live Fully

EmpowerHaus was built on the conviction that occupational therapy changes lives — and that every client, from newborn to elder, deserves expert, compassionate care.

Empowering Independence Through Purposeful Care

Our mission is to empower individuals of all ages to engage meaningfully in the activities that define their lives — through expert occupational therapy rooted in compassion, science, and partnership.

We take a holistic, client-centered approach. Every therapy plan begins with listening — understanding what matters most to you and your family. From there, we build a personalized roadmap to help you achieve your goals.

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EmpowerHaus team

15+

Years Serving Atlanta

What Guides Everything We Do

Compassion First

We treat every client with warmth, dignity, and genuine care — because healing begins with feeling seen.

Evidence-Based Practice

Our therapy is grounded in the latest research and clinical best practices for measurable, lasting outcomes.

Family-Centered Care

We partner with families and caregivers as essential members of the therapy team.

Excellence in Every Session

We hold ourselves to the highest standards of clinical quality, ethics, and continuing education.

Expert Therapists, Genuine Hearts

Our team brings decades of combined clinical experience and a shared passion for helping people thrive.

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Dr. Amara Johnson, OTD, OTR/L

Founder & Lead Therapist

Pediatric OT, Sensory Integration

Dr. Johnson founded EmpowerHaus after 12 years in pediatric hospitals. She holds a Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from Emory University and is a certified sensory integration specialist.

OTD, Emory UniversitySIPT CertifiedAOTA Fellow
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Marcus Rivera, OTR/L, CHT

Senior Therapist — Hand & Upper Extremity

Hand Therapy, Post-Surgical Rehab

Marcus is a Certified Hand Therapist with 10 years of experience helping adults recover from injuries, strokes, and surgeries. He is passionate about returning clients to the activities they love.

CHT CertifiedMS, Georgia StateNDT Certified
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Priya Patel, OTR/L

Therapist — Adult & Geriatric Care

Aging in Place, Cognitive Rehab

Priya specializes in helping seniors and adults with neurological conditions maintain independence. She is trained in cognitive rehabilitation and home modification assessment.

OTR/L LicensedCAPS CertifiedLSVT BIG Certified
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Tyler Brooks, OTR/L

Therapist — Pediatric & School-Based

Fine Motor, Handwriting, Autism

Tyler brings energy and creativity to every session. He works with children in clinic and school settings, specializing in fine motor development, handwriting, and autism spectrum support.

OTR/L LicensedHandwriting Without TearsDIR/Floortime Trained

Certified, Licensed & Trusted

American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)Georgia State OT Licensure BoardCertified Hand Therapist (CHT)Sensory Integration & Praxis Tests (SIPT)LSVT BIG for Parkinson'sCertified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS)

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