Rachel Kaufenberg, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
My specialties:
- Physical therapy
Professional interests:
- Neurological and vestibular conditions
- Concussion management
- Parkinson's disease
- Geriatrics
- Gait, balance, and dizziness disorders
Practice philosophy: Person centered care with a focus on functional goals and return to highest quality of life.
What are you passionate about and why? I have a passion for helping and enjoy implementing physical therapy interventions and strategies to maximize safety, independence, and quality of life. I especially like working on gait and balance exercises to promote improved confidence with mobility related activities.
Why did you become a provider? When did you know this was the career for you? I decided to pursue physical therapy because I enjoy working with people and helping others live their best lives.
What is something you have learned from your patients? To keep showing up, even on the hardest days.
What are you most proud of? My two daughters.
Credentials
- PT
- DPT
Board-certified specialties
- Physical therapy
Personal interests
- Hiking
- Kayaking
- Live music
- Spending time with family
- Travel
Educational institutions
- University of Wisconsin, La Crosse
- University of Minnesota, Duluth
Years of experience
- 12
Hospital affiliations
- Allina Health Faribault Medical Center
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Major health plans we participate in
- Allina Health | Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
- HealthPartners
- Medica
- PreferredOne
- SelectCare/LaborCare
- UCare
- UnitedHealthcare
Other health plans we participate in
- Medicaid/Medicare
- Aetna
- America's PPO
- First Health/Coventry
- CIGNA
- Humana
- Hennepin Health (formerly Metropolitan Health Plan)
- PrimeWest
- South Country Health Alliance
- United Behavioral Health
- Wisconsin Physician Services (WPS)