Where deep understanding meets expert hands.
I specialize in whole-body treatment focusing on functional enhancement and pain reduction.
About me
I am a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Certified Functional Manual Therapist with nearly a decade of experience providing highly individualized, comprehensive care. I believe that long-term healing comes not from treating the symptom, but from addressing the underlying cause. And as an avid runner, rock climber, and yogi, I understand both the joy that movement brings and the challenge when it's compromised.
My training with the Institute of Physical Art in Functional Manual Therapy shapes how I see and treat every patient — not as a collection of isolated parts, but as a whole person. Through this approach, we can accomplish your goals, whether they are to resolve pain, stay injury-free, or move better doing the things you love.
That kind of focus is rarely possible in a traditional insurance-based clinic. That's why I built a cash-based practice giving you longer sessions, real continuity, and care built entirely around your goals.
If this resonates, I'd love to work with you.
Stories from patients I’ve worked with
I have been happier with Rachel than any PT I have seen. She is thorough, friendly, informative and is getting to the root of my issues.
Rachel is incredible. She carefully and methodically assesses your body to determine the root cause of the issue and administers therapy and recommends exercises that will result in optimal improvement and healing. I highly recommend!
She's awesome and I look forward to my sessions! I'm feeling markedly better and feel confident that someone is finally going to help me.
Rachel is an amazing physical therapist. I have utter and complete confidence in her abilities, and she's been an amazing person to help me on my road to recovery.
The best PT I've had in over 25 years.
I cannot speak highly enough for Rachel Erickson as my physical therapist. If I could give her 10 stars, I would.
This was the first time that I felt my provider took the time to listen to me and talk about what was going on and how we together can make it better.
Rachel took a whole-of-body approach that focused on my overall mobility and core strength. She is also a terrific communicator. She is clearly well trained and extremely knowledgeable about human anatomy and how everything is connected and can explain it in clear terms to her patients.
Rachel is the most informed and thorough PT I've ever had . . . and I've had many.
Rachel Erickson made me feel important and explained that my continued progress will help benefit my whole body and core skills to prevent injury.
I have been happier with Rachel than any PT I have seen. She is thorough, friendly, informative and is getting to the root of my issues.
Rachel is incredible. She carefully and methodically assesses your body to determine the root cause of the issue and administers therapy and recommends exercises that will result in optimal improvement and healing. I highly recommend!
She's awesome and I look forward to my sessions! I'm feeling markedly better and feel confident that someone is finally going to help me.
Rachel is an amazing physical therapist. I have utter and complete confidence in her abilities, and she's been an amazing person to help me on my road to recovery.
The best PT I've had in over 25 years.
I cannot speak highly enough for Rachel Erickson as my physical therapist. If I could give her 10 stars, I would.
This was the first time that I felt my provider took the time to listen to me and talk about what was going on and how we together can make it better.
Rachel took a whole-of-body approach that focused on my overall mobility and core strength. She is also a terrific communicator. She is clearly well trained and extremely knowledgeable about human anatomy and how everything is connected and can explain it in clear terms to her patients.
Rachel is the most informed and thorough PT I've ever had . . . and I've had many.
Rachel Erickson made me feel important and explained that my continued progress will help benefit my whole body and core skills to prevent injury.
What I treat
A focused, hands-on approach to a wide range of conditions. Don't see your particular condition listed? Let's chat!
Head, Neck & Spine
- Musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction of the neck and back (cervical, thoracic, lumbar)
- Bell's Palsy
- Breathing disorders
- Headaches, migraines
- Neuralgias (i.e. occipital, trigeminal)
- Orofacial pain
- Post-surgical care
- Rib dysfunction
- Sacroiliac (SI) joint dysfunction
- Temporomandibular dysfunction (jaw pain)
Upper Extremity
- Musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction of the shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand
- Post-surgical care
Lower Extremity
- Musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction of the hip, knee, ankle and foot
- Post-surgical care
Functional & Specialty Services
- Body mechanics
- Gait analysis
- Joint mobilization
- Myofascial release
- Neural mobilization
- Neuromuscular re-education
- Neuropathic pain
- Post-mastectomy or breast reconstruction
- Posture assessment and training
- Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF)
- Relaxation and stress reduction techniques
- Running analysis
- Scar tissue mobilization
- Sleep training
- Sports conditioning and injuries
- Workplace ergonomics
- Vagus nerve mobilization
- Visceral mobilization
Contact me
Interested in working with me? Please complete the form below with your reason for seeking care and any questions you may have. I will review your message and get back to you within 48 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The initial assessment is $175. Follow-up appointments are $150.
If you have out-of-network benefits with your health insurance provider that you would like to use, I will provide a superbill upon request.
Patients who receive insurance from Medicare are not able to file a claim because Rachel Erickson, PT PLLC is not a Medicare provider.
Payment is accepted by HSA/FSA accounts, cash, credit card, and check.
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A superbill is an itemized receipt with the codes and provider details required by health insurance. If your plan includes out-of-network benefits, you can submit for full or partial reimbursement.
Superbills are available upon request.
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Washington is a direct-access state, so you're welcome to schedule with me without a physician referral.
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The initial evaluation (75 minutes) involves a thorough discussion of medical history, assessment of mobility, neuromuscular function, and motor control, as well as treatment and an initial home exercise program.
Follow-up appointments (60 minutes) usually involve less assessment and more treatment. I provide a blend of manual therapy, neuromuscular re-education, posture education, movement training, and exercises to help you reach your individual goals.
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Comfortable, loose-fitting clothing so I can easily assess and treat the area(s) we're working on, along with any relevant imaging or test results (like X-rays or MRIs).
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A comprehensive, evidence-enhanced approach from the Institute of Physical Art, built on the core belief that every person has untapped existing potential. A Certified Functional Manual Therapist is highly trained to assess and treat “outside the box” to help you realize your potential.
To accomplish this, the Functional Manual Therapy ® approach involves treatment of three interdependent pillars —
Mechanical capacity: your body's ability to move freely and with options
Neuromuscular function: your nervous system's ability to initiate, relax, and generate efficient strength and endurance
Motor control: your ability to move with coordination, adapt to demands, and dissociate body regions independently
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I am located in Bellingham, WA.