District Physical Therapy (District PT) is an independent, doctor-owned physical therapy practice established in 2016 by Dr. Rachel Sandhu, PT, DPT, PCES to provide personalized, one-on-one care for the Capitol Hill community and surrounding Washington, DC area.

If you’re searching for District Physical Therapy, District PT, or Dr. Rachel Sandhu, you’ve found the practice founded and led by Dr. Sandhu. District Physical Therapy is an independent practice and is not affiliated with any other physical therapy clinic using a similar name.

Since earning her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2009, Dr. Rachel Sandhu has specialized in orthopedic physical therapy, pelvic floor physical therapy, pregnancy and postpartum rehabilitation, and women’s health. As a board-certified physical therapist, she combines advanced clinical expertise with compassionate, individualized care to help patients move with confidence and return to the activities they love.

Dr. Sandhu has completed advanced training through organizations including Herman & Wallace and the Institute of Birth Healing and is a Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist (PCES). Her evidence-based approach integrates hands-on manual therapy, joint mobilization, trigger point dry needling, therapeutic exercise, movement analysis, and specialized pelvic floor rehabilitation to treat a wide range of orthopedic and pelvic health conditions.

Whether you’re preparing for birth, recovering postpartum, managing pelvic floor dysfunction, returning to exercise after injury, or seeking relief from orthopedic pain, every treatment session is designed specifically for your goals. Unlike high-volume clinics, District Physical Therapy provides extended one-on-one appointments, allowing ample time for comprehensive evaluation, individualized treatment, education, and lasting results.

As both a physical therapist and mother, Dr. Sandhu brings a unique perspective to caring for women throughout pregnancy, postpartum recovery, infertility journeys, and the many physical transitions of life. Her goal is to create a supportive, empowering environment where every patient feels heard, understood, and equipped to achieve long-term wellness.

Located in the heart of Capitol Hill, Washington, DC, District Physical Therapy proudly serves patients throughout Washington, DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia, with both in-clinic and select mobile physical therapy visits available.

Thank you for trusting District Physical Therapy (District PT) and allowing Dr. Rachel Sandhu to serve the Capitol Hill community with exceptional, personalized physical therapy since 2016.