Rachel Tavel, P.T., D.P.T, C.S.C.S

Advisory Board Member

2022

Physical Therapy

Forbes Health Advisory Board Member

Rachel Tavel is a doctor of physical therapy, certified strength and conditioning specialist and writer. She works as a physical therapist in an outpatient orthopedic physical therapy setting and as a freelance writer. Tavel is a regular contributor to Men's Health, for which she has a recurring series called "Your Personal PT." Her writing has also appeared in Runner's World, SELF, Bustle, HuffPost and Bicycling magazine. She recently co-wrote a book, Stretch Yourself Healthy. Tavel is passionate about sharing her expertise with others so that people can gain a better understanding of their bodies while learning how to treat and prevent pain.

Rachel Tavel is a doctor of physical therapy, certified strength and conditioning specialist and writer. She works as a physical therapist in an outpatient orthopedic physical therapy setting and as a freelance writer. Tavel is a regular contributor to Men's Health, for which she has a recurring series called "Your Personal PT." Her writing has also appeared in Runner's World, ....Read More

Board Certifications and Training

  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist from thee National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
  • Member of thee American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
  • New York State Licensed Physical Therapist
  • The Institute of Physical Arts, Certified in Functional Mobilization (FM1)
  • Polestar Pilates International, Basic Mat Pliates
  • BASI Pilates, Trained in Mat, Reformer, Cadillac and Apparatus

Education

  • Bowdoin College (B.A. Spanish & Archaeology)
  • Harvard Extension School (Post-Baccalaureate, Pre-Health Studies)
  • New York University (Doctor of Physical Therapy)

Achievements

  • Co-author of Stretch Yourself Healthy Guide: Easy Routines to Relieve Pain, Boost Energy, and Feel Refreshed
  • Featured expert on Sirius XM’s “Doctor Radio” (February 2020)
  • Your Guide To Chiropractic Adjustments: Costs, Benefits And Risks

    When it comes to treatment for aches and pains, chiropractors have successfully adjusted their way into America’s mainstream: Roughly half of U.S. adults report having been seen by a chiropractor while nearly two-thirds think chiropractic adjustments can help with back...
  • Best Tools For Maintaining Mobility As You Age

    Mobility—the ability to walk or move freely in one’s environment—becomes increasingly important as you age. Being able to enjoy your favorite activities and navigate daily tasks is a critical part of maintaining independence, as well as your physical and emotional...
  • Everything You Need To Know About Inversion Tables

    Remember hanging upside down on the playground as a kid, feeling all stretched out as you looked out at the world from a different perspective? Back then, it was just fun. But for adults, especially those with back pain, spending...
  • How Your Posture Affects Your Health

    From slouching over your laptop to constantly leaning to one side while waiting in line, your body positions can become subconscious habits—until one day when your shoulders, neck and back start to hurt. Here’s why it’s important to pay attention...
  • Best Yoga Poses For Your Health

    If you’re looking for an elixir for your tech neck and aching back—along with your mental health—roll out your yoga mat for some simple relief. Don’t consider yourself a yogi? No problem. Even basic yoga poses offer tremendous benefits.  Yoga...
  • Best Fitness Apps Of 2022

    If you’re searching for the best tool to help you achieve your fitness goals, look no further than your smartphone. Thanks to technology, you have incredible access to a wide variety of fitness apps that make it easy to work...
  • Affordable At-Home Options For Fulfilling Your Fitness Goals

    Changes to your routine can take a toll on your physical fitness and overall sense of well-being, and the last year-plus has definitely proven disruptive. Even if gyms and studios near you are opening or increasing their class sizes, you...

Health Philosophy

"Being healthy is all about balance. It’s about feeling good emotionally and physically, nourishing the body and mind, and recognizing that physical and emotional health are often intertwined. And when something is off, keep an open mind to what might heal you."