Dr. Rachel Sandhu is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who has been helping patients since 2009 with advanced orthopedic and pelvic floor physical therapy. She is the founder of District Physical Therapy, a holistic pelvic health and orthopedic practice serving Capitol Hill and the Washington, DC community with personalized, one-on-one care.
Rachel created District Physical Therapy to offer an alternative to high-volume “PT mill” clinics by providing hands-on, individualized treatment focused on movement, function, and long-term healing. Each session is dedicated 1:1 time with patients to address their unique concerns and help them better understand their bodies so they can return to the activities they love.
She specializes in pelvic floor therapy, pregnancy and postpartum rehabilitation, orthopedic injuries, and movement-based recovery. Rachel is passionate about helping moms reduce pain during pregnancy, optimize fetal positioning, prepare for labor and birth, and recover confidently postpartum. Her treatment approach combines evidence-based physical therapy with compassionate education and practical movement strategies tailored to each stage of life.
Rachel also holds advanced certifications in trigger point dry needling, pelvic floor rehabilitation, and is a Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist.
