Rachel Johansen Bracken
PT, DPT
Senior Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist (PT)
Member Since: 2011
Professional Bio
Rachel Bracken DPT, OCS, WCS earned her doctorate in physical therapy in June 2014 from
University of New Mexico. Since that time, she has been practicing orthopedic and pelvic health physical therapy in Albuquerque, New Mexico and Washington D.C. She became a Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy in 2018 and a Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Women's Health Physical Therapy in 2024. She served as a director of the APTA’s Pregnancy and Postpartum Special Interest Group from 2023 to February 2025 and is currently
the Federal Affairs Liaison for Washington D.C. in the APTA. She enjoys teaching in various capacities including an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Health, Human Function, and Rehabilitation Science at George Washington University Physical Therapy program, a presenter on the continuing education platform Medbridge, and runs an OCS mentorship program at GWUH outpatient rehabilitation center.
Rachel is passionate in treating a variety of pelvic floor conditions in pregnancy, postpartum
patients, male pelvic health, post menopausal patients, and transgender patients. She continues to treat outpatient orthopedic patients with conditions ranging from chronic pain, sports injuries and postoperative diagnoses. Rachel graduated from Trinity University in 2009 with a B.S. in Biology. There, she played D3 soccer for 4 years and was the captain of her team during her senior year. In her free time she loves spending time with her family including her husband, nearly 4 year old and nearly 1 year old kiddos. She enjoys watching women’s sports, playing recreational volleyball and soccer
University of New Mexico. Since that time, she has been practicing orthopedic and pelvic health physical therapy in Albuquerque, New Mexico and Washington D.C. She became a Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy in 2018 and a Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Women's Health Physical Therapy in 2024. She served as a director of the APTA’s Pregnancy and Postpartum Special Interest Group from 2023 to February 2025 and is currently
the Federal Affairs Liaison for Washington D.C. in the APTA. She enjoys teaching in various capacities including an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Health, Human Function, and Rehabilitation Science at George Washington University Physical Therapy program, a presenter on the continuing education platform Medbridge, and runs an OCS mentorship program at GWUH outpatient rehabilitation center.
Rachel is passionate in treating a variety of pelvic floor conditions in pregnancy, postpartum
patients, male pelvic health, post menopausal patients, and transgender patients. She continues to treat outpatient orthopedic patients with conditions ranging from chronic pain, sports injuries and postoperative diagnoses. Rachel graduated from Trinity University in 2009 with a B.S. in Biology. There, she played D3 soccer for 4 years and was the captain of her team during her senior year. In her free time she loves spending time with her family including her husband, nearly 4 year old and nearly 1 year old kiddos. She enjoys watching women’s sports, playing recreational volleyball and soccer
State, Territory, or Country
Maryland
Nickname
Rachel
Join a Special Interest Group
Pregnancy & Postpartum (SIG)
Are you offering shadowing opportunities for students at your clinic?
No
Do you offer a Student Clinical Affiliation at your clinic?
No
ABPTS Board-Certified In
Orthopedics, Women's Health
Practice Name
George Washington University Hospital
Practice Website
Practice Description
I treat pelvic floor and orthopedic conditions as a senior physical therapist. I am passionate about treating the pregnant and postpartum patient, especially postpartum athletes and runners. I also enjoy treating male patients and helping them reach optimal function
Areas of Expertise
Pelvic Health, Women's Health, Endometriosis, Female Athlete, Vaginal Dryness, Labor & Delivery Prep, Pregnancy & Postpartum, Cesarean Incision & Scar Management, Diastasis Rectus Abdominus (DRA), Lactation, Menstruation Pain, Peri-menopause, Menopause, Male Pelvic Health, Male Bowel Dysfunction, Male Pelvic Pain, Male Genital Pain, Male Sexual Health, Male Incontinence (Non-Surgical), Male Incontinence (Post-Prostatectomy), Transgender Pelvic Health, Stress Incontinence, Bowel Incontinence, Bowel Health, Hip Pain, Orthopedics, Constipation, Hysterectomy, Hernia, Ehler’s Danlose Syndrome (EDS), Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders (HSDs), Connective Tissue Disorders, Vestibulodynia, Dyspareunia, Vaginismus, Vulvodynia, Pudendal Neuralgia, Coccydynia
Practice Setting
Outpatient Clinic/Private Practice
Populations Treated
Women, Men, Transgender men
Telehealth Offered
Yes
Languages Spoken
Spanish, English
Business Hours
8 AM -4:30 PM
Home Visits
No
Profession
Physical Therapist (PT)