I am so glad I heard about Dr. Rachel Aronson! She is very caring. knowledgeable, and has a very personalized structure. She really listens, helps pinpoint, and figure out what the issues are in order to treat my conditions in the most holistic and efficient way! read more

Dr. Rachel is incredibly thorough and attentive, and really makes sure to understand her patient from a wholistic perspective. She takes the time to understand her patients' issue, treat the affected area, and create a game plan for exercises to perform at home. I first began working with Dr. Rachel early in 2023 for pelvic floor issues, and I again returned this past summer of 2024 for issues with my hip. All issues were quickly resolved! I highly recommend Dr. Rachel for all of your physical therapy needs. Her professionalism, knowledge, and genuine care for her patients truly set her apart. read more

Rachel is nothing short of amazing. I experienced a traumatic event 10 years ago, and in the decade since, I was unable to tolerate any kind of pelvic exam. The slightest touch felt excruciating, and over the years, I made maybe 7-8 doctors' visits for a GYN exam - none of which were successful, and usually ended in tears. Pelvic pain was a part of life I tried to ignore, but something I wanted to try to address. I clicked with Rachel immediately. She is wonderful to talk to, incredibly knowledgeable, and has patience, compassion, and kindness in abundance. She really took the time to understand my background, and explain the anatomy in that area and how everything interacted. I knew a bit about how the body can hold on to trauma, and assumed the physical pain was something I would just have to live with my entire life. Rachel helped me believe, for the very first time, that I could heal from it. She really tailored our sessions to go at my pace, and I never felt rushed to move into internal exams. When I did feel ready, I was astounded by the progress we were making - not only could I tolerate internal work, but a lot of it was no longer painful. If/when I did get tense, she was great at helping identify the group of muscles to relax (very different than a GYN just saying, "relax!" - Rachel provided direction and helped me key in to specific areas that I was tightening involuntarily). Once, while we were chatting during an internal exam, I actually started laughing about something - a stark difference to the time I cried on the exam table at the OBGYN office. The reason I'm writing all of this in the past tense is because yesterday, I had my first-ever successful GYN exam. There was only some small discomfort with the speculum, but the rest went smoothly and painlessly. Even the doctor was amazed at how well it went, and said she wanted to recommend Core Elements to other patients! I cannot thank Rachel enough. I spent 10 years feeling completely disconnected from that entire area of my body, and now I feel integrated, whole, and incredibly happy. If you have experienced any kind of trauma in that area, and are looking for a PT to journey with you on your path to healing, I pray you'll pick up the phone and call Rachel. That first step can be a hard one, but it's one worth taking. I can honestly say that deciding to work with her was one of the best medical decisions I've ever made. Thank you, Rachel! read more

Rachel is a miracle worker. I've been her patient now for a year, and she has changed my life. I have interstitial cystitis and pelvic floor dysfunction (high tone), and was taking AZO bladder numbing tablets every night just to sleep through the night when I first started. I rarely take them now (once a month, if at all). In addition to her incredible skill as a doctor, Rachel is kind, funny, and welcoming. I was incredibly nervous for my first appointment, and she made me feel at ease right away. I would give her 10 stars if I could! read more

When I first booked an appointment with Rachel, I was at the end of my rope. I had seen what felt like an endless cadre of doctors who could not figure out how to treat my pelvic pain. Fed up with not being taken seriously and told time and time again my only option was to go on birth control, I booked an appointment with Rachel on a whim -- no expectations. Turns out that booking that one appointment would be one of the best decisions I ever made, and the first step on a true journey of healing. Rachel is hands down the best medical provider I have ever worked with, and as someone with chronic health conditions, I don't say this lightly. She was the first person I saw about my pelvic floor issues who took me seriously and really listened to me. She is inquisitive and thoughtful in her treatment approach without being probing, and she has a natural (and contagious!) calming demeanor about her. I'm sure pelvic floor therapy can be an awkward or uncomfortable experience with some providers, but Rachel is patient, incredibly conscious of boundaries, and makes treatment feel completely stigma-free. Not to mention that she is sharp as a tack and can get to the bottom of issues that stump the most well regarded MDs. Rachel is everything you want in a pelvic floor physical therapist, and I cannot recommend her enough. I thought I would be dealing with pelvic floor pain and related intimacy issues for the rest of my life, but in a few short months Rachel was able to drastically reduce my pain and allow me to live a normal life again. Rachel is a natural healer in every sense of the word, and I cannot speak highly enough of her. The 5 star reviews are well deserved! read more

I cannot begin to say enough positive things about Rachel and Core Elements. Being a young woman going in for a not so heard of physical therapy, I was hesitant to say the least. I found Rachel via Yelp (yay yelp) and after one phone call I felt much more comfortable about going in. My first appointment with her went flawlessly and she is so knowledgeable that I couldn't believe how comfortable I felt. Every appointment we have I can actually feel myself getting better. I'm so grateful for Rachel and her skills, she genuinely cares about her patients and is an excellent therapist. I'll be sad when our sessions end. I recommend her 100%. read more

Core Elements is the privately owned practice of Rachel Aronson. I originally became her patient while she was working for a different physical therapy company. She recently opened this business and so far I've had nothing but praises to sing about Rachel and her business. She has been working with me on my pelvic floor over the past three months. The results have been outstanding. I finally feel like my body is functioning the way it is supposed to. She has a very positive attitude and an almost caring and motherly spirit. She has helped me to pinpoint what has triggered my issues with my pelvic floor (which I've previously been trying to resolve for over two years). My goal when seeing her was to develop strategies to help alleviate stress to my pelvic floor and to be able to get off of the medication I was taking to alleviate my symptoms. After a few months, I'm finally weening off my medication (with the help and encouragement of Rachel) and I have a deeper understanding of my body and strategies to help. She has helped me more than any other gastroenterologist, holistic therapist, and chiropractor. She knows how to keep a patients hope alive and she is worth every penny. She's a small company but I want others who suffer what I've suffered (a non relaxing pelvic floor dysfunction) to seek her out. She will be your PT, supportive listener, and a flexible problem solver. It's HARD to find a good pelvic floor therapist with experience and patient success stories. She has them both. read more

This review is long overdue! Dr. Rachel Aronson is excellent. After my first baby, delivered by C-section last year, I began learning and searching about the imperative recovery many of us moms need to truly heal from the inside out. This search led me to Core Elements Physical Therapy, and I have been so happy with my experience. Rachel is a kind, nurturing and intelligent PT who takes the time to listen to and understand issues and ailments in order to provide effective resolutions. She has helped me regain my core, and subsequently start "getting my body back," returning to a great level of fitness by allowing me to safely focus on my preferred main exercise, running. I know she would be helpful for various physical therapy needs, and have recommended her to both new moms as well as others. As with anything, just attending the appointments will not work miracles - you do need to put in the work she gives you. I can say it is 100% percent worth it and I owe much of my current fitness, health, physical recovery, and mental peace to Rachel's compassionate care. If you are need of an extra hand in recovering, be it from any type of childbirth or sports injury, I highly recommend Core Elements! read more

Dr. Rachel has been so great to work with after the birth of my third baby. I'm so thankful I found her! She's easy to talk to and a great listener, and really takes her time explaining what we're working on in ways that I can understand. She has instilled a lot of confidence and knowledge in me and has helped me so much as I work toward regaining my health. I actually feel like I'll be better off than I was before as I see results. I felt like it was difficult to find a physical therapist that cared about women's health issues like pelvic floor prolapse, but she specializes in it (women's health). I highly recommend working with her! read more

Rachel provided me with relief after just one visit. In my first pregnancy I developed severe problems with my SI and weakening of pelvic floor. I saw 2 physical therapists, 1 chiropractor and 1 prenatal massage therapist over the course of 18 months and found little relief. Now during my second pregnancy, the same issues are reoccurring. Just one visit weekly with Rachel over the course of my pregnancy has completely alleviated my symptoms, deepened my understanding of the changes my body is going through as well as taught me the proper technique to do the strengthening exercises at home on my own. Rachel is a caring, gentle, and easy going therapist. Most importantly she is effective. Rachel spends a good deal of time manipulating her manual techniques and exercises so that you get a really tailored to your body experience when you see her. My experience with larger practices is that they watch the clock, try to get you in and out quickly with a one sized fits all cookie cutter approach to healing that requires you to come back for multiple visits a week; and they don't take the time to teach you not to need them. My treatment is almost over and I can honestly say I will miss Rachel and our sessions. read more

After having my first baby I was taken aback by how little information and support there is for postpartum recovery. A brisk 6-week check-up at my OBGYN didn't answer any of my questions, and when I had some lingering (and troubling) physical issues, I was lucky enough to find Rachel. I went to my first appointment nervous and scared about my health, and left reassured, more knowledgeable, and most importantly, with a plan in hand. I had worried that I would never be able to run or feel normal again, but after physical therapy with Rachel I've been able to return to my pre-pregnancy running routines with confidence. I can't say enough good things about Rachel and her business. Core Elements is a private, nurturing, and supportive environment to take charge of your own health. read more

I am so grateful that I found Rachel to help with my c-section recovery. I had no idea how important proactive rehabilitation was after abdominal surgery until I started having hip and lower back pain months after my son's birth. Rachel has taken the time to educate me and her knowledge is incredible. She has been kind and patient working with me to get me back on a path to optimal health. I would strongly recommend scheduling a consultation with her early in post partum recovery. It was such a great decision and I wish I found her sooner. read more

Rachel is by far the best physical therapist around. I found Core Elements/Rachel back in May 2016, I was treated here for a few visits. Due to my work schedule and the office hours I transfered to another pelvic floor clinic closer to my house in Rockville area. In November, I returned to Rachel for continued care because my pain was still bad. My return to Core Elements PT was a wise decision, she nailed my pain source during the first session. I noted great progress after my second week with her. Rachel is a wonderful professional, great listener, expert clinical skills for diagnosis areas to address, creative, patient focus and caring. Rachel has helped me more relieve my low back and pelvic pain more than any other physical therapist I have seen over the past year. I had severe low back for one year and pelvic pain for two years. Being treated by her had decreased me my pain to unimaginable levels. I am so grateful that I found this practice. read more