Personal Trainer, SFMA Physical Therapy & Massage in St. Louis

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SFMA Physical Therapy

Rachel is the only practitioner in the state of Missouri to be certified in the SFMA (Selective Functional Movement Assessment) Level 1 and Level 2.

SFMA Physical Therapy
Selective Functional Movement Assessment

Rachel has over 16 years of experience working in the personal fitness training industry and in the field of physical therapy.

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The SFMA is a movement-based diagnostic system which helps to determine why someone has abnormal movement patterns or is having pain with movement. This system finds the cause of the pain – not just the source – by logically breaking down dysfunctional and/or painful movement patterns in a structured, repeatable assessment.

The SMFA takes each client through 10 specific movement patterns to identify joint mobility and stability/motor control issues in the body.  By using specific criteria, Rachel is able to identify which movement patterns are dysfunctional and painful.

Rachel works with each client to improve identified muscle imbalances by using a combination of manual therapy techniques, trigger point release, stretching, accessory joint play, and neurological re-programming through specific corrective exercises to improve the dysfunctional and painful movement patterns.

Through this treatment protocol, Rachel is then able to design specific and individualized rehabilitative and strengthening programs to meet each client’s needs in order to achieve optimal physical performance and pain-free living.  

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Anne Tolan

Working with Rachel has not only been fun but she's taught me so much about form and fitness. Rachel is highly trained, knowledgeable and so positive and encouraging. Highly recommend
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2019-05-14T09:20:31-06:00
Working with Rachel has not only been fun but she's taught me so much about form and fitness. Rachel is highly trained, knowledgeable and so positive and encouraging. Highly recommend

Angela Balota

Training with Rachel has been an absolute joy! I cannot recommend her highly enough. Not only is she extremely knowledgeable, but she is SO MUCH FUN!!! I not only lost weight while seeing Rach, but I felt strengthened and energized and all-around better. I had to take a break from working out while I had a baby, but cannot wait to get back into see her and lose some of this baby weight!
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2019-09-14T09:22:15-06:00
Training with Rachel has been an absolute joy! I cannot recommend her highly enough. Not only is she extremely knowledgeable, but she is SO MUCH FUN!!! I not only lost weight while seeing Rach, but I felt strengthened and energized and all-around better. I had to take a break from working out while I had a baby, but cannot wait to get back into see her and lose some of this baby weight!

Natalie Hoffmann

Rachel is not your typical personal trainer! She has a physical therapy background so she is able to identify your shortcomings or injuries and help you address them. I have 3 tears in my shoulder and since working with Rachel, I am back to playing tennis and getting stronger every day. She is so knowledgeable, and I recommend her so highly that my 2 sons are also her clients!!
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2019-09-14T09:25:24-06:00
Rachel is not your typical personal trainer! She has a physical therapy background so she is able to identify your shortcomings or injuries and help you address them. I have 3 tears in my shoulder and since working with Rachel, I am back to playing tennis and getting stronger every day. She is so knowledgeable, and I recommend her so highly that my 2 sons are also her clients!!

Tonya Crawford


Meeting Rachel just a year ago not knowing she would be the best therapist I could ask for in just 6 months later. I had started experiencing discomfort from probably a minor rotator cuff tear. She was very thorough in explaining what should and could help. She has been able to help me eliminate doctor visits and possible surgery. I highly recommend Rachel!!! šŸ‘ŠšŸ¼

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2019-09-14T09:25:52-06:00
Meeting Rachel just a year ago not knowing she would be the best therapist I could ask for in just 6 months later. I had started experiencing discomfort from probably a minor rotator cuff tear. She was very thorough in explaining what should and could help. She has been able to help me eliminate doctor visits and possible surgery. I highly recommend Rachel!!! šŸ‘ŠšŸ¼

Suzanne Gusdorf

I met Rachel 5 years ago. In an instant, I knew I wanted to train with her. Rachel possesses the ability to put one at ease and trust in her ability to help each and every person to the best of her ability while at the same time with the expectation that each person give their best. Nine months ago, I contacted Rachel to help me with menisci tears and recovery. We worked together for two months prior to surgery to help strengthen the area around my knee. Through her PTA certification and training as well as her Personal Training experience, she has helped me rehabilitate my knee far beyond what I thought was possible. I will never run a marathon, but now I can continue to become healthy while being able to maintain my love of gardening, strength training, enjoying my family and working. I am grateful to her and continue to take on responsibility for my recovery while having her to push me when necessary. THANKS RACHEL!
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2019-09-14T09:26:29-06:00
I met Rachel 5 years ago. In an instant, I knew I wanted to train with her. Rachel possesses the ability to put one at ease and trust in her ability to help each and every person to the best of her ability while at the same time with the expectation that each person give their best. Nine months ago, I contacted Rachel to help me with menisci tears and recovery. We worked together for two months prior to surgery to help strengthen the area around my knee. Through her PTA certification and training as well as her Personal Training experience, she has helped me rehabilitate my knee far beyond what I thought was possible. I will never run a marathon, but now I can continue to become healthy while being able to maintain my love of gardening, strength training, enjoying my family and working. I am grateful to her and continue to take on responsibility for my recovery while having her to push me when necessary. THANKS RACHEL!

Nicole Christ

Rachel is a knowledgeable trainer (PTA background), with a passion for helping others achieve their goals. She will conduct a thorough analysis to define where your strengths and weaknesses are to ensure the program is designed to promote your health, and avoid injuries. She is a pleasure to work with, and stands out above the rest!
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2019-09-14T09:27:34-06:00
Rachel is a knowledgeable trainer (PTA background), with a passion for helping others achieve their goals. She will conduct a thorough analysis to define where your strengths and weaknesses are to ensure the program is designed to promote your health, and avoid injuries. She is a pleasure to work with, and stands out above the rest!

Helena FitzWilliam-O’Reilly

Rachel Berger truly loves her work. Her positivity and enthusiasm are genuine. She is extremely knowledgeable, supportive and encouraging and respectful. Rachelā€™s greatest joy is in nurturing and supporting each one of her clients along their individual health journey.
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2019-09-14T09:27:57-06:00
Rachel Berger truly loves her work. Her positivity and enthusiasm are genuine. She is extremely knowledgeable, supportive and encouraging and respectful. Rachelā€™s greatest joy is in nurturing and supporting each one of her clients along their individual health journey.

Maureen Oehler

I have been training weekly with Rachel for almost 3 years. After just a few sessions I could feel the difference both physically and mentally. The workouts are fun, yet challenging and tailored to fit my goals. Training with Rachel has been the best investment in "me" I could make!!
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2019-09-14T09:28:29-06:00
I have been training weekly with Rachel for almost 3 years. After just a few sessions I could feel the difference both physically and mentally. The workouts are fun, yet challenging and tailored to fit my goals. Training with Rachel has been the best investment in "me" I could make!!

Kaily Frensko

Rachel is great. She truly cares about everyone. She always has your best interest in mind. She wants to see you improve yourself and reach every goal you have. I wouldn't work with anyone else.
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2019-09-14T09:28:58-06:00
Rachel is great. She truly cares about everyone. She always has your best interest in mind. She wants to see you improve yourself and reach every goal you have. I wouldn't work with anyone else.

Stephanie Lolmaugh

Rachel is such an amazing, positive trainer and therapist. She has a ton of knowledge and such passion for her work. She truly cares about the health and well-being of her clients. A complete joy to be around, an I cant recommend her enough!
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2019-09-14T09:29:19-06:00
Rachel is such an amazing, positive trainer and therapist. She has a ton of knowledge and such passion for her work. She truly cares about the health and well-being of her clients. A complete joy to be around, an I cant recommend her enough!

Ken Jones

After ankle surgery and prescribed PT at different locations, I was still limping, weak, and out of balance. Then I signed up for personal training with Rachel and she changed my life. Rachel focused on not just my ankle, but on my overall strength, flexibility, stamina, conditioning, muscle symmetry, and functional stability. Her knowledge and understanding of how joints and muscles can be coaxed to improvement is impressive, and her care, concern, and dedication to my overall physical well being is inspiring. I'm in my third year with Rachel, and I would recommend her to anyone serious about taking control of their health.
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2019-09-14T09:29:42-06:00
After ankle surgery and prescribed PT at different locations, I was still limping, weak, and out of balance. Then I signed up for personal training with Rachel and she changed my life. Rachel focused on not just my ankle, but on my overall strength, flexibility, stamina, conditioning, muscle symmetry, and functional stability. Her knowledge and understanding of how joints and muscles can be coaxed to improvement is impressive, and her care, concern, and dedication to my overall physical well being is inspiring. I'm in my third year with Rachel, and I would recommend her to anyone serious about taking control of their health.

Jane Allen Jones

Rachel has been my trainer for almost 3 years. As a result, I am stronger and more fit than Iā€™ve been in years. Things that make her special: her physical therapy background and knowledge, her commitment to her clients, her caring attitude, and her sense of humor. Rachel makes working hard fun. Highly recommend!
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2019-09-14T09:30:04-06:00
Rachel has been my trainer for almost 3 years. As a result, I am stronger and more fit than Iā€™ve been in years. Things that make her special: her physical therapy background and knowledge, her commitment to her clients, her caring attitude, and her sense of humor. Rachel makes working hard fun. Highly recommend!

Andrew Magdy

Working with Rachel has been amazing. I went to her when I was having serious back pain and she was able to come up with a program that quickly alleviated the pain. Iā€™ve continued to see her and am always happy with the results. Sheā€™s a great person and extremely knowledgeable. I highly recommend.
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2019-09-14T09:30:32-06:00
Working with Rachel has been amazing. I went to her when I was having serious back pain and she was able to come up with a program that quickly alleviated the pain. Iā€™ve continued to see her and am always happy with the results. Sheā€™s a great person and extremely knowledgeable. I highly recommend.

Chelsey Ament

Working with Rachel has been very eye-opening. She is so positive and encouraging. Extremely knowledgable, professional and highly trained. She is constantly learning to help better her clients. Rachel makes working out fun! Highly recommend!!
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2019-09-14T09:31:18-06:00
Working with Rachel has been very eye-opening. She is so positive and encouraging. Extremely knowledgable, professional and highly trained. She is constantly learning to help better her clients. Rachel makes working out fun! Highly recommend!!

Joe Tolan

Rachel helped me develop all aspects of my training program: balance, core development, strength, and posture. She worked with me at my level of fitness and focused on the areas that needed the most help. Her strategies have given me confidence in my own ability to get fit and stay strong.
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2019-10-14T09:31:52-06:00
Rachel helped me develop all aspects of my training program: balance, core development, strength, and posture. She worked with me at my level of fitness and focused on the areas that needed the most help. Her strategies have given me confidence in my own ability to get fit and stay strong.

Dick Ulett

So far I have avoided two shoulder replacements and a knee replacement! I was one of Rachelā€™s first clients. And for sure, she knows what sheā€™s doing. I am so much stronger, and can actually feel the difference my exercise routine makes. Rachel is great to work with. She makes sure I understand what Iā€™m doing and has been patient with me as I progressed. As you might guess, I recommend her highly!
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2019-09-14T09:32:23-06:00
So far I have avoided two shoulder replacements and a knee replacement! I was one of Rachelā€™s first clients. And for sure, she knows what sheā€™s doing. I am so much stronger, and can actually feel the difference my exercise routine makes. Rachel is great to work with. She makes sure I understand what Iā€™m doing and has been patient with me as I progressed. As you might guess, I recommend her highly!

Janet Duchek

Rachel is a ā€˜personalā€™ trainer in the true sense of the term. Utilizing her physical therapy background and impressive knowledge of human anatomy, she designs an individualized training program for each client. Unlike the ā€˜cookie-cutterā€™ approach you tend to find in the large commercial gyms, Rachel works with her clients to identify, achieve, (and even surpass!) their personal training goals. She takes a holistic approach, emphasizing strengthening, conditioning, injury prevention, nutrition, and general well-being. But most important, Rachel truly cares about her clients and is the best motivator I have ever met. I have been working with Rachel for nearly 2 years and have never felt better! Being a personal trainer is not just a ā€˜jobā€™ for her, it is her calling to help people be their best and healthiest selves.
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2019-09-14T09:32:54-06:00
Rachel is a ā€˜personalā€™ trainer in the true sense of the term. Utilizing her physical therapy background and impressive knowledge of human anatomy, she designs an individualized training program for each client. Unlike the ā€˜cookie-cutterā€™ approach you tend to find in the large commercial gyms, Rachel works with her clients to identify, achieve, (and even surpass!) their personal training goals. She takes a holistic approach, emphasizing strengthening, conditioning, injury prevention, nutrition, and general well-being. But most important, Rachel truly cares about her clients and is the best motivator I have ever met. I have been working with Rachel for nearly 2 years and have never felt better! Being a personal trainer is not just a ā€˜jobā€™ for her, it is her calling to help people be their best and healthiest selves.

James Hoffmann

Rachel Berger is awesome. Very knowledgeable and attentive. I had neck and trap issues for years until Rachel figured it all out. God, thank you for Rachel!!
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2020-02-07T09:33:22-06:00
Rachel Berger is awesome. Very knowledgeable and attentive. I had neck and trap issues for years until Rachel figured it all out. God, thank you for Rachel!!

Chris Marshall

Any trainer can tell you to lift 10 more pounds or do five more push-ups. What sets Rachel apart is her extensive training in physical therapy, and her deep understanding of the body and how correct form affects our movements and everything we do. Rachel tailors your work out to your specific condition and conditioning to make sure you get the best possible workout in a safe and effective way.
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2019-12-14T09:33:48-06:00
Any trainer can tell you to lift 10 more pounds or do five more push-ups. What sets Rachel apart is her extensive training in physical therapy, and her deep understanding of the body and how correct form affects our movements and everything we do. Rachel tailors your work out to your specific condition and conditioning to make sure you get the best possible workout in a safe and effective way.
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