Inspiring Conversations with Dr. Rachael Cappuccino of Cappuccino Physical Therapy

Today we’d like to introduce you to Dr. Rachael Cappuccino. They and their team shared their story with us below:

Dr. Rachael Cappuccino has been practicing physical therapy since 2014 and has specialized in pelvic floor physical therapy since 2018. She saw a niche for pelvic floor physical therapy as she was thinking about having kids of her own and realized she didn’t want her or her mom’s friends to live with issues that are common but not normal after having a baby. Rachael started Cappuccino Physical Therapy in the summer of 2022 after the birth of her second child and wanting more time having two kids 17 months apart. Rachael experienced both a vaginal delivery and a cesarean, so she understands the physical challenges that come with pregnancy and recovery from birth. Too many women accept these challenges as their new reality. Dr. Rachael’s goal is to change this reality and allow women to live a life without symptoms postpartum. Postpartum is forever, so it doesn’t matter if your kids are 6 months old, 6 years old or 16 years old, it’s never too late to get help! 

Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way? Looking back, would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Starting a business with two under two was extremely challenging, but I wanted the flexibility to spend more time with my children. It’s also hard to find a work/life balance when you are a business owner. I feel like I’m always working! 

We’ve been impressed with Cappuccino Physical Therapy, but for folks who might not be as familiar, what can you share with them about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
Cappuccino Physical Therapy is a pelvic floor physical therapy clinic in Thousand Oaks, CA. We are a team of pelvic floor physical therapists who specialize in treating pelvic floor dysfunction. We work with pregnant women to help them prepare for labor and delivery, postpartum women to recover from childbirth, and perimenopausal/menopausal women who are suffering from pelvic floor dysfunction. 

Can you tell us more about what you were like growing up?
I was a tomboy! I loved playing sports with all the boys, was always in my baggy clothes or soccer uniform, and was not a girly girl at all. 

Contact Info:

• Website: Cappuccinopt.com
• Instagram: Cappuccinopelvicpt