Provider Bio

Dr. Rachel Herron (she/her) is an Orthopedic Physical Therapist, Pelvic Health Physical Therapist, and Reiki Practitioner. She treats people experiencing low back pain, pelvic pain, urinary incontinence, painful sexual intercourse, pelvic organ prolapses, vulvar pain, pubic bone pain, constipation, fecal incontinence. She also works with patients to optimize their health before, during and after pregnancy. Dr. Herron is a trauma sensitive care provider and is very passionate about mental health, sexual wellness, and recovery from sports injuries.

Dr. Herron is a graduate of Pacific University’s Physical Therapy program, where she graduated with distinction and served as Class President. While at Pacific University, Dr. Herron received the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Minority Scholarship Award and the Pacific University Physical Therapy Program Outstanding Graduate Award, for her professional character, academic excellence, social justice work and community involvement.

Prior to her time at Pacific University, Dr. Herron earned her Bachelor of Arts from Colorado College, where she majored in Biology, double minored in Spanish and Kinesiology, and served as Captain of her Division I soccer team. Dr. Herron loves how her student-athlete career provides her valuable insight into understanding the body, empathizing with patient adversities, and treating athletes of all ages.

Outside of work, Dr. Herron is proud to be an active community member. She is an APTA member and a member of the National Association of Black Physical Therapists. She has served as Chair of the APTA Washington State Chapter Committee for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging since 2020. In 2022, Dr. Herron received the APTA Washington State Physical Therapist of the Year Award, in honor of her community involvement and continued work to address health disparities. In her spare time, Dr. Herron enjoys watching Marvel movies with her family, road biking, hiking, spending time with her dog Luca, and coaching soccer.