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HI THERE!

I’m Rachel Tavel and I am a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and writer.

WELCOME TO MY WORLD

The path here has been anything but predictable. 

I started my career as a travel writer in Central and South America. I spent those first years after college collecting stories and adventures -- many of which I have yet to share with the world.

 

During my travels, I discovered my passion for health & fitness. As so many of us do, I rerouted. I left my travel writer job and returned to NYC to earn my Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from NYU.

I am passionate about all things health and wellness and am particularly interested in exploring new ways to improve health, fitness and wellbeing.

I enjoy working on projects that help people elevate their brand, product or vision while also using my expertise as a writer and fitness expert to help improve lives. 

 

My journey here has been unconventional, but that is what’s paved the way for new possibilities.

WORK WITH ME

I am always open to new opportunities, collaborations and partnerships, but here are the most common ways to work with me:

Are you a physical therapist, health or wellness professional who needs help creating written content for your new website, brand or newsletter? I can help you bring your vision to life with words that capture the essence of you and your business, while also being versed in health and medical conditions and terms.

HEALTH & FITNESS WRITING CONSULTANT

My writing has been published in Forbes, Women’s Health, Men’s Health, Runner’s World, SELF, Bicycling, Huffington Post (and more), and I’ve co-authored several books. As a freelance writer, I can provide expert-level written content that appeals to various audiences. I am available for commissioned pieces and projects of varying size – from article to book-length.

MAGAZINE & BOOK WRITING

As a frequently featured expert in health and fitness magazines, as well as on Sirius XM Radio’s “Doctor Radio,” I’m happy to discuss various topics in health, fitness, wellness, personal growth and motherhood. I am available as a guest speaker or panelist for podcasts and other platforms and speaking engagements.

PODCASTING / PUBLIC SPEAKING

I am always open to new opportunities, collaborations and partnerships that better the lives of others through health, fitness and wellness. In addition, I offer trusted, unbiased, expert product reviews and am happy to trial new fitness and wellness gear, accessories, products and technology.

COLLABORATIONS / PRODUCT REVIEWS

Diastasis Recti Exercises: Strengthen Your Core Safely After Pregnancy And Beyond

October 30, 2024

Women's Health

Diastasis Recti Exercises: Strengthen Your Core Safely After Pregnancy And Beyond

Pregnancy does some pretty incredible things to your body, but for many women, it can also leave you feeling a little unfamiliar in your own skin afterward. One of the most common changes is diastasis recti (or diastasis recti for short), which happe...

11 Best Functional Core Exercises

July 18, 2024

Women's Health

11 Best Functional Core Exercises

These days, most people understand the importance of basic core strengthening, but functional core workouts are essential for building a resilient body that can handle everything from carrying heavy bags up the stairs to crushing your toughest workou...

How Mourning Runs Have Helped Me Grieve My Dad’s Death

April 8, 2018

Self

How Mourning Runs Have Helped Me Grieve My Dad’s Death

I loved my dad’s hands. They were soft and always warm, no matter how cold it was outside. As a kid, I would hold his hand every chance I got. On a sunny Tuesday just before Thanksgiving last year, surrounded by my mom, four siblings, and several lif...

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