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Photo by Dr. Rachel Tavel PT, DPT, CSCS on October 22, 2026. May be an image of sarong, Santorini, door and text.
Photo by Dr. Rachel Tavel PT, DPT, CSCS on October 22, 2026. May be an image of magazine and text.
Photo by Dr. Rachel Tavel PT, DPT, CSCS on October 22, 2026. May be an image of magazine and text.
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Posted On: October 22nd 2026, 01:15 pm
Full circle moment... ✨

My first job out of college was at @travelandleisure and @foodandwine. But as much as I loved travel, food, and wine (and let’s be honest, I still do), something wasn’t quite right.

So I left my grey cubicle near Bryant Park to travel the world as a travel writer. When my dream job became more like a nightmare, I moved home to pursue another dream. Five years of school later, I became a physical therapist.

For years, I don’t think my career change made sense to a lot of people. Who goes from travel writer to physical therapist?! (Hi 👋it’s me.) But my goal has always been to put these unconventional pieces together in a way that is perfectly me.

Now, 20 years after that first job, I’ve found my way back to T+L.

Today, my first article as a contributor to T+L is live! I get to bring my fitness and wellness expertise to a publication that helped shape my career.

A reminder that career paths don’t have to be linear. Mine certainly hasn’t been, and I wouldn’t want it any other way. ❤️

Link in bio!
#twt
#health
#wellness
#writer
#livethedream
Comments (15)
krimsonfemme 11 days ago

krimsonfemme

This is so cool and inspiring! I can't wait to read it! ❤️

warnerwellnesspt 14 days ago

warnerwellnesspt

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

corrinecarnation 14 days ago

corrinecarnation

You are so cool and amazing!!!

elsonkerry 14 days ago

elsonkerry

Omg!!!!

sarahkbklove 14 days ago

sarahkbklove

You are an inspiration!

nikiraefillmore 14 days ago

nikiraefillmore

You are amazing!! ❤️

funtzvince 14 days ago

funtzvince

This is so cool! You never know how all the pieces will fit until the opportunities come knocking!

wellnesshealth_vibe 14 days ago

wellnesshealth_vibe

Send me this post

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