Dr. Rachel Tavel, PT, DPT, CSCS

 

Hi! I'm Rachel Tavel. 

**Please visit me at my NEW WEBSITE: www.racheltavel.com**

I'm a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and writer. My writing has been published in Forbes, Women's Health, Men's Health, Runner's World, SELF, Healthline, Greatist, Bustle, Bicycling, Huffington Post and more. I've been a featured expert in multiple top health and fitness publications and I've served as member of the Forbes Health Advisory Board since 2021. In addition, I've co-authored several books, including "Stretch Yourself Healthy: Easy Routines to Relieve Pain, Boost Energy, and Feel Refreshed" (Prevention, 2021) and multiple travel guidebooks about South and Central America. In 2019-2020, I wrote an ongoing series for Men's Health called "Your Personal PT."

Prior to becoming a physical therapist, I worked as a travel writer in Central and South America. I earned my BA from Bowdoin College and my Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from NYU.

I am passionate about all things health, fitness and wellness and am particularly interested in exploring new ways to expand the health & fitness industry and create opportunities for improved health and wellbeing. I love running, travel, supporting others on their fitness journeys, and being a mom. 

Doctor of Physical Therapy. 

• Education:
  • New York University: Doctor of Physical Therapy degree (DPT) 
  • Bowdoin College: Bachelors Degree (BA) in Spanish & Archaeology 
  • Harvard Extension School & NYU: Pre-Health Studies Coursework
• Certifications:
  • New York State Licensed Physical Therapist
  • Certified Strength And Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
  • Certified in Functional Mobilization I (FM1) by the Institute of Physical Arts (IPA)
  • Certified in Basic Mat Pilates by Polestar Pilates
• Memberships:
  • American Physical Therapy Associate (APTA)
  • National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
  • Forbes Health Advisory Board 2021, 2022, 2023
• Specialties:
  • BASI Pilates Trained in Mat, Reformer, Cadillac and Apparatus
  • Running related rehab and prehab
  • Postpartum return to running
  • Postpartum strength training
  • Exercise for women over 50

Writer. 

• Health, fitness, wellness, lifestyle & travel writer
• Director of Content at Wellen
• Available for assignments and freelance projects, collaborations, consulting
• Featured expert in media, including:
  • MidiHealth: "Ask the Expert: How Can Exercise Improve Bone Health at Mid-Life?"
  • Women's Health Magazine: "Stretching Exercises: 30 Best Stretches For Better Flexibility, Recovery, And Performance, Per Physical Therapists" (April 11, 2023)
  • Sirius XM Radio's "Doctor Radio":Appearance as featured expert on Tennis Elbow episode, live radio show on February 3, 2020.
• • Women's Health: "12 Arm Stretches Trainers Swear By To Increased Upper-Body Flexibility" (published November 26, 2019)
  • Men's Health: "I Tried Electrical Muscle Stimulation To Push My Workout To The Max" by Brett Williams (published October 19, 2018)
  • Tonic: "I Tried To Fix My Knee Pain When My Doctor Proposed Surgery" by Elana Rabinowitz (published September 27, 2018)
  • Mind, Body, Green: "Why The Shoes You Wear While Walking Are Super Important" by Krysten Peck (published March 20, 2018)
  • Inc.com: "1 Secret Trick Female Entrepreneurs Are Leveraging For New Levels Of Success" by Lauren DeLisa Coleman (published October 9, 2017)

Runner.

• Half Marathon x4
• Marathon: Training for Berlin 2024