Physical Therapist – Portland, OR

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Rachel Cohen-Hebert , PT, DPT, OCS

See patient testimonials here.

Rachel Cohen-Hebert received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Regis University in Denver, Colorado. Since becoming a physical therapist Rachel has developed 2 areas of specialization. In 2016 she passed the board exam to become an Orthopedic Certified Specialist (Musculoskeletal Condition) and also has advanced training in Vestibular Physical Therapy (dizziness, vertigo, concussion, etc.). Rachel has extensive experience in treating vestibular disorders and concussion (approximately 50% caseload over the last few years) and also presented a case study at the International Vestibular Conference in Chicago, Illinois in 2018. 

  • Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Regis University Denver, CO 
  • Board Certified Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy
  • Certified in Personalized Blood Flow Restriction through Owens Recovery Science
  • Continued education focus in Vestibular and Concussion Rehabilitation

From Rachel:

“I have lived in Oregon for the past 8 years and have enjoyed all the hiking, rafting, and biking adventures that are so easily accessible here! My husband, 2-year-old son, golden retriever, and I love to spend the weekends exploring Portland and the surround area, rain or shine. 

One of the things that drew me to the profession of physical therapy was the amount of time I would get to spend with my patients and really be part of their progress from start to finish. Everyone who walks into our clinic has a different story and I love taking the time to listen and set individualized goals that we can work towards together.

I enjoy treating most orthopedic conditions and have additional training in treating vestibular dysfunction and concussions.” 

Services Provided:

  • Physical Therapy
    • Canalith Repositioning with Infrared Goggles (this includes the Epley Maneuver)
    • Vestibular Compensation/Accommodation techniques
    • Individualized Therapeutic Exercise Prescription
    • Blood Flow Restriction Training
    • Joint Mobilization​
    • Nerve Flossing / Neurodynamic Mobilization
    • Deep Tissue
    • Detailed Home Exercise Program (can be printed or delivered to phone, iPad or computer for easy reference)
    • Ergonomic Recommendations
  • Strength and Conditioning
    • Guided strength and conditioning with progressive overload​
    • Blood Flow Restriction Training
    • Detailed Home Exercise Program (can be printed or delivered to phone, iPad or computer for easy reference)​

Common Conditions Treated:

  • BPPV (Benign Positional Paroxysmal Vertigo)
  • Vestibular Neuritis
  • Vestibular Hypofunction
  • POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome)
  • Concussion
  • Post-Op Rehab (most orthopedic surgeries)
  • Sciatica
  • Low Back Pain (disc herniation, stenosis, mechanical low back pain)
  • Hip Pain (impingement, tendinitis, bursitis, etc)
  • Tendinitis/Tendinopathy (tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, achilles, patellar tendon, etc)
  • Shoulder Pain (rotator cuff conditions, impingement, labral conditions, etc)
  • Knee pain (patellafemoral pain, patellar tendinitis, IT band syndrome, etc)
  • Ankle Sprains and Fractures
  • Ankle Impingement

Patient Testimonial:

“I came to Rachel with ankle pain and instability with walking 4 years after surgery…Rachel’s expertise, curiosity and hopefulness helped me to persist through several weeks of PT and I am now pain free and have re gained functional movement…I highly recommend!” –Ellen M.