Dr. Rachel Verrill first came to Simmons to obtain both her undergraduate and graduate degrees. Soon after graduation, she began working as an adjunct faculty member for her favorite course: Advanced Human Anatomy. She then became more involved as a tutorial leader and lab instructor for the first year DPT courses while building her clinical experience. Dr. Verrill transitioned to a full-time faculty member in 2020.
Dr. Verrill has worked in outpatient orthopedics for Newton Wellesley Hospital since 2016 with a focus on women’s health and pelvic floor PT. During her time at Newton Wellesley, she has been a clinical instructor for several full time students and loves watching students transition what they have learned from the classroom to being hands on with the patient. She continues to actively practice as a pelvic floor physical therapist for Newton Wellesley Hospital and mentor students as they grow into independent practitioners.
In her free time, Dr. Verrill is an avid hiker and competitive powerlifter. She finds peace exploring the woods with her wife and can often be found camping, hiking, and kayaking throughout the wilderness of New England.
Education
- Candidate for PhD, Health Professions Education, Simmons University
- DPT, Simmons University
- BS, Exercise Science, from Simmons University
License/Certifications
- Licensed Physical Therapist, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- APTA American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists: Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
Area of Expertise
- Pelvic floor physical therapy with a focus on LGBTQ+ needs
- Anatomy Education
Courses
- DPT 621 Advanced Human Anatomy
- DPT 732 Neuroanatomy
- DPT Research Advisor
Professional Affiliations & Memberships
- American Physical Therapy Association
- Newton Wellesley Hospital
Awards
- Ruth Hall Award Nominee – 2015
- Deborah Heller Award for Outstanding Achievement in Physical Therapy – 2016
Shout-outs from Students and Alums
DPT Students Present Research at National Meeting of American Physical Therapy Association
Seven third-year students in the Simmons Doctor of Physical Therapy program presented their collaborative, peer-reviewed research at this year's Combined Sections Meeting (CSM) of the American Physical Therapy Association.