Dr. Rachael Elizabeth & Team

HELPING WOMEN REACH THEIR

PERSONAL HEALTH & WELLNESS GOALS

Dr. Rachael Elizabeth & Team

HELPING WOMEN REACH THEIR PERSONAL HEALTH & WELLNESS GOALS

About Dr. Rachael & Team

Hello I am Dr. Rachael and I love being a mama to my 5 children! My journey, as a mama, accelerated my passion to help women be excited rather than fearful of all aspects of motherhood.

I had my first baby 2 decades ago and I had no idea how to care for my body or my growing baby. I trusted in my care providers to help me through the process of being a growing mama. Surely they would help me learn how to nourish my body & help me in the delivery room?

However, a different story emerged. One that isn’t as beautiful as I had hoped. During labor, I remember lying on my side as the surges moved through my core and transferred throughout my body. The only relief I had was rubbing my head over and over with a washcloth to help ease the discomfort I was fearing would only get worse.

Dr. Rachael & Team

Hello I am Dr. Rachael and I love being a mama to my 5 children! My journey, as a mama, accelerated my passion to help women be excited rather than fearful of all aspects of motherhood.

I had my first baby 2 decades ago and I had no idea how to care for my body or my growing baby. I trusted in my care providers to help me through the process of being a growing mama. Surely they would help me learn how to nourish my body & help me in the delivery room?

However, a different story emerged. One that isn’t as beautiful as I had hoped. During labor, I remember lying on my side as the surges moved through my core and transferred throughout my body. The only relief I had was rubbing my head over and over with a washcloth to help ease the discomfort I was fearing would only get worse.

The Path to Wellness

Our team helps mamas discover that the process of becoming and being a mother doesn’t have to be scary. Instead, pregnancy, giving birth and postpartum life can be customized to align with what they envision all stages of motherhood to be like.

So many mamas and mamas-to-be feel afraid of the unknown and wonder if they are going to be able to handle pregnancy, labor and delivery, and recovery. They are often led to believe they must rely on the health professionals on their team to tell them the right ways to stay healthy and happy in the process. But, what we know and believe is that mamas have so many tools and skills in their own power that can bring a healthy labor, delivery, and recovery for both mama and baby.

For 2 decades Dr. Rachael has become a mom to 5 kids via multiple birth methods and settings, and has also built a thriving women’s health physical therapy and coaching practice. In that process, Dr. Rachael and her team have learned first hand that each mom’s journey from pregnancy to recovery is unique and can be full of joy and excitement, rather than fear.

The Path to Wellness

Our team helps mamas discover that the process of becoming and being a mother doesn’t have to be scary. Instead, pregnancy, giving birth and postpartum life can be customized to align with what they envision all stages of motherhood to be like.

So many mamas and mamas-to-be feel afraid of the unknown and wonder if they are going to be able to handle pregnancy, labor and delivery, and recovery. They are often led to believe they must rely on the health professionals on their team to tell them the right ways to stay healthy and happy in the process. But, what we know and believe is that mamas have so many tools and skills in their own power that can bring a healthy labor, delivery, and recovery for both mama and baby.

For 2 decades Dr. Rachael has become a mom to 5 kids via multiple birth methods and settings, and has also built a thriving women’s health physical therapy and coaching practice. In that process, Dr. Rachael and her team have learned first hand that each mom’s journey from pregnancy to recovery is unique and can be full of joy and excitement, rather than fear.

"GO GO GO. Book the appointment(s). Dr. Rachael is THE SWEETEST, KINDEST human being! Oh yeah and the best Pelvic Floor Specialist! Truly a blessing. Discovered her during my 3rd pregnancy. Wish I knew her from the 1st! I was experiencing pubic bone and hip pain, incontinence (from carrying a 10 pound baby after a 9 pound baby 2 years before), as well as some worry anticipating my 2nd natural birth. She makes you feel like you are the only person she has to see that day and doesn't mind if you have to bring your littles - will even give them a YumEarth sucker (and one for the road)! She put me at ease, helped my pain, resolved my incontinence, and I made a friend (and jiujitsu buddy) for life! 11/10." -Kelly

"Megan is my Physical Therapist. She is the best I’ve ever had. She truly cares and makes you feel like you’re heard. I came in with severe SI pain and pelvic floor pain post endometriosis excision surgery. Megan helped me work towards feeling normal again. Would highly recommend to any woman struggling with pelvic floor pain / low back pain. I feel like I can function again!"- Sara.

"I highly recommend working with this team! I worked with Dr. Erin during my pregnancy and postpartum and I couldn’t thank her enough! I was able to solve my back pain during pregnancy and get back to running postpartum with her help." -Victoria

“Dr. Rachael’s knowledge and expertise has been invaluable to me! Her commitment to women’s health is evident in her compassionate communication and her sincere dedication to the recovery and continued care of postpartum women. She is truly invested in helping women be the best version of themselves- both physically and emotionally. I’m so grateful for her support!” -Catherine

“I took my new breathing and core exercises home and practiced with my kids. I clearly was not training my core system right before and I saw a big difference! The kids and I had a blast practicing proper breathing especially to start the day and during workouts! Now we are able to connect with our core and breath especially in sitting”-Ali

"Dr. Megan is AMAZING! I saw her for my C section recovery. My initial visit was around 7 weeks postpartum and after that visit I immediately noticed a difference in my core strength. I was struggling with even being able to feel my core after my c section and I walked out of the first visit with immediate results from her exercises and c section massage. She is so knowledgeable in all things pelvic floor. I would highly recommend her. She’s the best and I can’t wait to work on the exercises she provided me."-Kimberly

"After trying to figure out returning to fitness on my own multiple times and finally deciding to ask for help, I couldn't be more happy that I did! Dr. Erin was so informative and gave the true individualized care I was hoping for. Ladies just do it!!" -Kelsie

"I participated in Dr. Rachael’s Core Defined class. Here I learned simple yet everyday functional activities I can do to promote healing and strength in my body. I currently am focusing on healing my diastasis recti from carrying and birthing three beautiful children. Dr. Rachael was able to give me a diastasis recti assessment and show me how I can assess and monitor my improvement. Dr. Rachael’s extensive knowledge from her physical therapy training and continuing education were evident in her class yet she was able to convey her knowledge in simple practical tips for me to use in everyday life. Her core defined class included both lecture and a hands-on approach by practicing the exercises and techniques with her personal guidance and expertise. Dr. Rachael has a very professional yet gentle approach to working with her participants. I left class knowing where I was at, my personal next step, and a desire to improve and learn more."
-Jess

“Dr Rachael’s services and education felt very helpful and professional. My first impression upon her arrival was that she seemed professional, confident, and passionate because she showed up promptly, came prepared, began training right away, and was knowledgeable about the subject. The resource packet she provides was colorful, informative, and professional. It is a very useful tool for me to refer to when I need a refresher on our session as it covers what she showed me and talked about, in good detail, using the same language she does.

“Her service has helped me inspire myself to become stronger and more engaged in my recovery. It makes me feel like getting my body back after baby is easily obtainable if I apply myself just a little more in my daily routine by adding awareness and a few easy practical exercises. I feel like I’ve lost some inches in my waist from this and that makes my feel very happy.” -Autumn

"I saw Dr. Meagan Merlo after 8 months of PT elsewhere with continuous undiagnosed chronic pain after delivering my second baby. Dr. Meagan determined the root of where my pain was coming from almost immediately and within 1-2 visits I was starting to feel relief. I ended up doing 9 sessions I believe, because I was making so much progress with her. I truly got my life back working with Dr Meagan. I am so grateful! She’s very knowledgeable and knows a ton about overall wellness. I’m very grateful." -Ashley

Reach Your Wellness Goals

The Resource Library

Postpartum recovery with posture!

Sep 24, 2025

Baby wearing moms ask us how to improve their posture during postpartum recovery-now we are seeing it in moms that wear weighted vest too! From baby to weighted vest—it all loads your core + pelvic floor. I remember the first time I held a baby in a carrier and it...

Pelvic Floor Therapy Stretches for Mamas

Jul 22, 2025

I know you need a break mama…or at least I do! 🙃 So I put together some stretches for you! ⁣⁣These legs up the wall poses are an awesome time to pause for 5-10 min mama stretch and a great way to do some pelvic floor therapy at home.⁣⁣If you want to make these poses...

Why you need a birth healing specialist 🤍

Jan 16, 2025

Why every pregnant & postpartum Mom deserves a Birth Healing Specialist - especially to help you find after birth pain relief. Pregnancy and postpartum come with incredible changes—but they can also leave you feeling unsure about how to heal, move, and feel...