

Rachel Tavel, PT, DPT, CSCS
Fortune Recommends Writer
Rachel Tavel is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (National Strength and Conditioning Association), Forbes Health Advisory Board Member and writer. She earned her BA from Bowdoin College and her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from New York University.
Her writing has appeared in Men’s Health, Women’s Health, Forbes, SELF, Runner’s World, Bicycling, Prevention, Huffington Post and more. In addition, she’s co-authored several travel guidebooks and written a book about stretching. Rachel is a regularly featured fitness expert in the top health and fitness magazines in the country and has appeared as a recurring guest on Sirius XM’s “Doctor Radio.” Rachel is passionate about all things health and wellness. She loves sharing her expertise in ways that help people improve their overall health and wellbeing.
Rachel's Latest Articles


Plunge Sauna review 2024, from a physical therapist
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The Plunge cold plunge review 2024, from a physical therapist
Read more: The Plunge cold plunge review 2024, from a physical therapist
Sun Home Sauna review, according to a physical therapist
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Sun Home Cold Plunge review 2024, according to fitness experts
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Redwood Outdoor Sauna review, according to a physical therapist
Read more: Redwood Outdoor Sauna review, according to a physical therapist
5 types of sauna, explained by a physical therapist
Read more: 5 types of sauna, explained by a physical therapist
8 infrared sauna benefits, according to health experts
Read more: 8 infrared sauna benefits, according to health experts
The 6 best ellipticals, according to a physical therapist
Read more: The 6 best ellipticals, according to a physical therapist
The 6 best portable saunas of 2024, according to fitness experts
Read more: The 6 best portable saunas of 2024, according to fitness experts
The 9 best infrared saunas, according to a Doctor of Physical Therapy
Read more: The 9 best infrared saunas, according to a Doctor of Physical Therapy