Rachel Selman

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ABOUT RACHEL SELMAN

I began my career in physical therapy with a foundation in science, earning my bachelor’s degree in Chemistry with honors from Georgia Tech, followed by my Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Mercer University. I pursued advanced training in performance and sport science, completing my Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) credential and Performance & Sport Scientist certification through the NSCA, as well as certification as a Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) Golf Professional.My clinical expertise is further supported by certifications in dry needling and pelvic health physical therapy, along with more than 100 hours of continuing education focused specifically on running biomechanics and performance. I am actively involved in professional leadership through the NSCA, where I have served as a mentor to newly certified professionals through the Women’s Committee and currently serve on the Nomination Committee supporting leadership selection. I will also be speaking at the 2026 NSCA National Conference.Previously, I served as a clinic director at multiple practices and was a clinical partner with my former employer. I now own and operate a comprehensive wellness facility that delivers fully integrated, one-on-one care across physical therapy, personal training, massage therapy, nutrition, and mental health services. I have instructed professional courses in blood flow restriction training, safe exercise during pregnancy, running mechanics, pelvic health for athletes, and postpartum recovery.My academic work includes serving as lead author on the first peer-reviewed U.S. rehabilitation protocol for exercise during pregnancy and postpartum, published in the International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy. From 2017–2018, I was recognized as a Women’s Health Magazine “Action Hero.” I am also the author of Floor It: Using the Pelvic Floor for Athletic Performance, an athlete-facing educational book launching in 2026.I am deeply committed to advancing our field by improving sustainability for clinicians while elevating the standard of patient care. My work centers on addressing pain at its source, promoting lifelong physical activity, and reframing movement as medicine. I am especially passionate about ensuring that motherhood and athleticism are not mutually exclusive both in my own life and for the athletes and clinicians I serve.