About Dr. Rachel Gelman

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Hi! I’m Rachel.

I’m a Bay Area native, animal lover, bibliophile, and connoisseur of brunch and nachos.

After receiving my B.S. in biology from the University of Washington, I returned to the Bay to get my doctorate in physical therapy from Samuel Merritt University. That’s where I discovered my passion for pelvic health and rehabilitation.

With over 15,000 hours of clinical practice under my belt (pun intended), I’ve mentored dozens of physical therapists on pelvic floor rehabilitation and teach as an adjunct instructor in the physical therapy program at Samuel Merritt University. I also work with companies in the sex tech and femtech space, along with writing about pelvic health for various publications. From this work, I have pursued extensive training in sexual medicine and have completed a sexuality counseling program through the University of Michigan.

In short: I talk about taboo topics daily. There’s no such thing as TMI with me.

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Sex with Dr. Jess-Erections, Orgasms & More! Advice from a Pelvic Floor Specialist
Apr 24

Got sexual and pelvic health questions? We’ve got answers! Dr. Rachel Gelman, Doctor of Physical Therapy and pelvic floor specialist returns to answer your questions related to sex, pleasure and pelvic floor functioning including:

What is bumper sex?

What can I do about leaking when I laugh?

How do bowel movements affect pelvic floor function and sexual response?

Why is anal pleasure so much hotter after my second child?

What causes painful erections and how do you treat them?

How do you promote stronger erections — for penises & clitorises?

How does sitting at your desk all day affect sexual functioning?

Why does oral feel so good after childbirth?

How can changing the way you breathe promote pelvic floor function?

Savage Lovecast #738
Dec 15

On the Magnum, Dan chats with Dr. Rachel Gelman about the importance of the pelvic floor in sexual health.

Gennev
Sep 22

Rachel Gelman DPT is a clinical specialist. She specializes in the physical therapy management of numerous pelvic pain disorders, including bowel, bladder and sexual dysfunction. We talked with her about some of the sources of pelvic pain, including the surprising news that hormonal birth control may be part of the problem.

Viva La Vulva
Aug 21

In this episode, I bring on guest and friend of VLV, Rachel Gelman, a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist in San Francisco, and we get into sex toys. We talk specifically about our "Firsts" with sex toys, the history of toys, the many types of sex toys out there, and how sex toys can help your pelvic health.

Is Our Love _?
May 6

Did you know you have a pelvic floor? Yes, all of you. Do you know what is does? Spoiler Alert: EVERYTHING. Rachel Gelman a San Francisco based Pelvic Floor Therapist joins us this week to tell us everything from the 411 on kegals to why a good bowel movement can make your week.

Go ‘Head Mama
Oct 12

Put down that jade egg, pause your compulsive kegaling, and listen up. Kate talks to Rachel Gelman, a pelvic physical therapist working in the San Francisco Bay Area. We get some practical advice and dig into why pelvic pain doesn't get attention in proportion to how many women it impacts.

Sex with Dr. Jess
Jun 21

This week, Jess is joined by Rachel Gelman, a pelvic floor physical therapist from San Francisco. Rachel shares her unique insight on pelvic floor health, sexual pain and the fact that Kegels are overprescribed. Tune in to find out if you should be doing Kegels.

Savage Lovecast #547
Apr 18

On the Magnum, it's our first do-over! Dan realized he cocked up the answer to the woman who would lose bladder control when she gave blow jobs. This time, Dan brings in Dr. Rachel Gelman- an actual pelvic health specialist who knows what the hell she's talking about.

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 Mentorship and Professional Development

Interested in a mentorship or 1-on-1 professional development with me? I’m happy to provide mentorship to physical therapy students and 1:1 professional development for fellow clinicians.