A new peer-reviewed publication in the Journal of Women’s & Pelvic Health Physical Therapy expands the evidence base for non-surgical, patient-centered care.
By Rachna Mehta, PT, DPT, CIMT, OCS, PRPC, RYT 200
Herman & Wallace Faculty Member
We are thrilled to share exciting news from Herman & Wallace faculty member Rachna Mehta, PT, DPT, CIMT, OCS, PRPC, RYT 200. Rachna has co-authored a new case report published in the Journal of Women’s & Pelvic Health Physical Therapy, alongside her colleague Becky Parr, PT, DPT, DHSc, OCS, Cert. DN, CAPP-OB.
NEW PUBLICATION
Conservative Management of Rectal Prolapse: An Integrative Physical Therapy Approach
Rachna Mehta, PT, DPT, CIMT, OCS, PRPC, RYT 200 & Becky Parr, PT, DPT, DHSc, OCS, Cert. DN, CAPP-OB
Journal of Women’s & Pelvic Health Physical Therapy, January 2026
This case report highlights a conservative, integrative physical therapy approach to managing rectal prolapse using acupressure combined with traditional pelvic floor rehabilitation. Severe rectal prolapse is a condition frequently viewed as primarily surgical in nature, often leaving older adults or those who are not ideal surgical candidates with limited options.
“This work helps expand the evidence for non-surgical, patient-centered options, particularly for older adults or those who are not ideal surgical candidates.”
— Rachna Mehta
By documenting this integrative case, Rachna and her co-author have contributed meaningfully to the growing body of evidence supporting complementary and conservative approaches within pelvic health physical therapy. This publication reflects the kind of whole-person, evidence-informed care that Rachna has championed throughout her career.
This publication is a natural extension of Rachna’s clinical expertise and her ongoing work bridging Traditional Chinese Medicine principles including acupressure and meridian theory with contemporary pelvic floor rehabilitation. Her Herman & Wallace course, Acupressure for Optimal Pelvic Health, has introduced countless clinicians to this integrative framework.
About the Author
Rachna Mehta, PT, DPT, CIMT, OCS, PRPC, RYT 200
Herman & Wallace Faculty Member · Columbia University, DPT · Board-Certified in Orthopedics · Certified Pelvic Rehab Practitioner · Registered Yoga Teacher
Rachna graduated from Columbia University with her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree and has spent over 15 years practicing in outpatient hospital and private practice settings with a dual focus on orthopedics and pelvic health. She was instrumental in founding one of the first Women’s Health Programs in an outpatient orthopedic clinic setting in Mercer County, New Jersey in 2009. Rachna also owns TeachPhysio, a PT education and management consulting company. Her clinical approach blends traditional physical therapy with holistic practices that address the whole person physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.
Learn from Rachna
Explore Rachna’s course Acupressure for Optimal Pelvic Health and bring integrative acupressure into your pelvic health practice.