Rachel Johansen Bracken, PT, DPT
Senior Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist (PT)
Member Since: 2011
Original Join Date: 2011
Professional Bio
Rachel Bracken DPT, OCS, PWCS 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
Mentor Status
Accepting new mentees
Preferred Pronouns
She/Her/Hers
ABPTS Board-Certified In
Orthopaedic, Pelvic and Women's Health
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish
Race
Hispanic/Latino
Gender Identity Options
Woman
Mentorship Formats Offered
Video conferencing, Phone call, Email / chat-based, Group mentorship, Complex case consultations
⏳ Duration
12 months
Mentorship Frequency Offered
Monthly
Practice Name
George Washington University Hospital
Total years of practice in Physical Therapy
11-15 years postgrad
Total years of practice in Pelvic Health PT
11-15 years postgrad
Patient Populations Treated
All gender identities
💰 Arrangement Type
Pro bono mentorship (unpaid)
What level of experience would you prefer your mentee to have?
Any