Erin Rajca, DPT, PRC

Dr. Rajca has experience in treating the following patient populations (adult and youth):

• Postural dysfunction

• Orthopedic and sport injuries (shoulders, spine, knees, hips, feet/ankles)

• Repetitive strain injuries

• Nerve pain, strength issues as a result of nerve injuries.

• Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ/TMD) (integration with specialized dentistry likely needed)

• Gait and balance dysfunction

• Respiratory diaphragm/airway issues (integration with dentist, SLP, other airway specialist likely needed)

• Postural and movement issues with vision problem (integration with Optometry likely needed)

• Visceral Manipulation Assessment and treatment

• Parkinson Wellness (PWR! Moves Certified Therapist)

• Pelvic floor dysfunction including Pre-natal and Post-Partum care (no internal exams performed; refers out)

• Postural and movement issues as they relate to athletic performance or maximizing athletic performance. 

• PRI™  Orthotic Impressions

• Vestibular Rehabilitation including vertigo/BPPV

Element Physical Therapy, LLC provides Physical Therapy as a cash-based service. This model offers a way to provide excellent one on one tailored treatment without the restrictions of insurance companies dictating your plan of care or having multiple, time-limited sessions with unskilled staff as is a common practice of corporate PT clinics.  Dr. Rajca knows your time is valuable and is able to skillfully craft your treatment plan most efficiently to get you back to your life fast!

Fee for service: (current rates as of 09/01/2023)

• Initial Evaluation Visit: $230 for 75 minutes

  • Includes a thorough medical history, tests and measurements, postural assessment, functional movement assessment including gait analysis, education of Postural Restoration® principles and how to integrate them into your daily life, manual therapy including Visceral Manipulation Assessment and treatment, other recommendations, and a detailed home exercise program.  

• Follow Up Visit: $185 for 75 minutes

  • Includes progression of current home exercise program, further education for current issues, continued Visceral Manipulation Assessment and treatment if part of your program, question/answer time, and any manual techniques needed to assist the progression of your treatment.

• PRI™ Orthotics Impression Visit Only:

  • Email elementptwa@gmail.com or call (425) 543-4360 for specific details.

Fee for Service is due at the end of each visit. You will be provided a Superbill invoice at the end of your session so you may submit for reimbursement for "out-of-network" Physical Therapy benefits, if your insurance allows. You'll be surprised how much more you will save with less PT sessions needed, less driving time, and less time spent leaving work early to attend appointments. You can use your Heath Savings Account (HSA) card, also! 

Trust that you will be receiving excellent care from Dr. Rajca, who genuinely cares about assisting you along your health journey!

"Erin is an amazing physical therapist and never ceases to amaze me with her knowledge of the body's functions. She is a very good listener, and I can trust and rely on her for the best care possible. My whole family has been seeing her for two years. We won't go anywhere else, we love her!"

- Gina, Active Retiree

"I’ve had the pleasure of being a patient of Dr. Rajca for three (3) years recovering from a broken talus as well as calf surgery.  She is crazy wicked smart!! She freely shares her insights as to what’s happening so that I understood why we were doing the work.   She has an amazing bedside manner that made me feel comfortable and well cared for.   As a patent, she held me accountable for doing my exercises as home and drove encouragement when it became difficult. I can think of no better PT Doc to help you recover from an injury or surgery.   It’s truly a partnership and she ensures your cares and needs are top priority when she’s treating you.  You are in great hands with Erin!"

 - John, Runner

"I trust Dr. Erin implicitly and I recommend her to everyone I know for physical therapy! She is so thoughtful and thorough and is amazing at identifying the postural restoration techniques to make life changing adjustments. She listens to you and explains how shifts in your body mechanics ease pains and sets you up for success going forward. I am a busy professional, and I was getting frustrated by the constant aches and pains caused by my physically demanding job, Dr. Erin has helped me through many events, relieving my discomfort and empowering me to a healthier, more sustainable version of myself." 

Jackie, Veterinarian  

"Dr. Rajca is knowledgeable, passionate and personable. Her therapy allowed me to have control of my life with significantly less pain. I can walk, workout, and so the things I love without worrying about body pain or discomfort. Words cannot express my gratitude for her!"

Sam, Optometrist, Snowboarder

"I came to Erin to help me work through lower back issues that I was having.  I had a tremendous amount of pain and discomfort in my lower back, which made it difficult to move around normally, to sit at work, and even to sleep. In our first session, Erin evaluated my injury via movements and by asking me questions, and she truly listened to my concerns. She then guided me through some stretches, movements, and breathing exericses focused on my lower back muscles. At the end of that first session, I was already feeling some relief. After a few weeks of doing the exercises on my own, all of the pain in my back disappeared and I returned to normal activities! Erin is an amazing physical therapist, and I highly recommend her!"

- Andrew, Professor, Runner, Father of 2

"Dr. Rajca's expertise has given my life new energy, quite literally. For years, I adopted a posture that was counterproductive to optimal functioning, putting me at risk for repeated lower back injuries, stiffness, and using more energy to hold myself up than necessary. Not only do I have less stiffness and tightness, but more energy at the end of busy workdays which I never thought could be related to my posture!" 

- Guillermo, Optometrist, Weightlifter

Postural Restoration Institute® (PRI™) Courses Completed:

• Postural Restoration® Certified, PRC (Dec 9, 2014)

• Myokinematic Restoration (Sept 2011, Apr 2014, Feb 2018 -Lab Asst)

• Postural Respiration (Apr 2011, Feb 2014, Oct 2017- Lab Asst, May 2018- Lab Asst, Sep 2021-Lab Asst)

• Pelvis Restoration (Aug 2012, Jun 2013)

• Impingement & Instability (Sep 2013)

• Advanced Integration (Dec 2012, Dec 2014)

• Cervical-Cranio-Mandibular Restoration (Nov 2012)

• Cervical Revolution (Nov 2015, Jan 2017)

• Cranial Resolution (Jan 2019)

• Forward Locomotor Movement (Oct 2020)

• Postural-Visual Integration (Sept 2016)

• Interdisciplinary Integration Symposium: 

  1. • Sound Effects on Posture: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Enhance Sensory Processing (Apr 2016)

     • Airway Oscillation: An Interdisciplinary Approach to the Production of Voice, Airflow and Resonance Frequency Breathing (Apr 2019)

     • Basal Ganglia Disease: An Interdisciplinary Approach in the Management of Kinesia Paradoxa (Apr 2021)

     • The Stomatognathic System: An Interdisciplinary Approach in the Management of Spatial Navigation and Structural Strength (Apr 2022)

• Voice Box Resonation (Oct 2021)

• Human Evolution (Jan 2023)

• Occlusal-Cervical (Mar 2024)

• Visual Vestibular Refinement (to be completed in Oct 2024)

North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy (NAIOMT) Courses Completed:

• 500 Level I Part A & B Differential Diagnosis (A: Oct 2009, B: Nov 2009)

• 610 Level II Part A & B Lower Quadrant - Spine, Hip, Knee, Foot/Ankle (A: Oct 2010, B Dec 2010)

• 626 Level II Upper Quadrant - Shoulder girdle, Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist, Hand (Mar 2014)

Parkinson's Wellness Recovery Courses Completed:

• PWR! Moves Certified Therapist (July 2024)

Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute Courses Completed:

• Weightlifting and Functional Fitness Athletes (Feb 2022)

• Pregnancy Rehabilitation (Mar 2022)

• Postpartum Rehabilitation (Apr 2022)

Barral Institute Courses Completed:

• Visceral Manipulation I: Abdomen I (Dec 2022)

• Visceral Manipulation II: Abdomen II (Jan 2024)

• Visceral Manipulation III: The Pelvis (June 2024)

• Visceral Manipulation IV: The Thorax (To be completed in Apr 2025)

Other Courses Completed:

• Kinesio Taping Canada, KTI, KT2 Apr (2006)

• PT Management of the Cervico-Thoracic Region (Jun 2008)

• Manual Therapy Management of the Lumbopelvic Region (Sep 2008)

• The Missing Link: Connecting the Spine to the Extremities through Segmental Stabilization (Nov 2008)

• Evaluation & Rehabilitation of the Runner - Advanced Level 2 (Apr 2009)

• Manual Therapy Review of the Ankle/Foot Complex and Lumbar Spine (Feb 2009)

• Manual Therapy Review of the Lumbar Spine and Sacroiliac Joint with Clinical Reasoning (May 2009)

• Integration of the Cervical and Thoracic Spine and the Shoulder Girdle, Empiridence Seminars (Apr 2010)

• Two Steps Ahead: An Advanced Program for Evidence Based Amputee Rehabilitation, Rehab Seminars (Sep 2010)

• APTA Physical Therapist Clinical Performance Instrument for Students: A Self-Guided Training Course (Nov 2010)

• Tai Chi as Rehabilitative Exercise: Applications to Spine, Ortho & Seniors, Therapeutic Movement Seminars (Nov 2015)

• Explain Pain, Neuro Orthopaedic Institute (Apr 2018)

• Medical Therapeutic Yoga Part A, Medbridge (Feb 2019)

• Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome Part 1: An Update for Clinicians, Medbridge (Feb 2019)

• Treatment for Atypical Breathing: Positioning and Mobilization, Medbridge (Feb 2019)

• Overlake Upper Extremity Orthopedic Symposium: Feel the Burn: Treating Neuritis, Tendonitis, and Arthritis (Nov 2019)

• Post-Partum Fitness Program Design, Medbridge (Nov 2019)

• Evidence Based Treatment for Sacroiliac Joint and Pelvis, Medbridge (Feb 2021)

• Current Guidelines for Prenatal Fitness, Medbridge (Mar 2022)

• Functions and Dysfunctions of the Pelvic Girdle and Pelvic Floor, Medbridge (Mar 2022)

• Vestibular Anatomy and Physiology, Medbridge (Feb 2023)

• Diagnostic Maneuvers for BPPV, Medbridge (Feb 2023)

• Treatment Maneuvers for BPPV, Medbridge (Feb 2023)

• Central Vestibular System: Normal Anatomy and Physiology, Medbridge (Feb 2023)

• Collaboration Cures 2024 Conference AAPMD and AAOSH (Sept 2024)

• Pain Science in Practice, Neuro Orthopaedic Institute (To be completed in Sept 2024)