Rachelle ‘Shellie’ Jenkins, PT, MSPT

Shellie Jenkins, MS, PT, is the Clinic Supervisor at Reform Physical Therapy’s Eliot location. Since joining Reform in 2022, she has provided compassionate, one-on-one care that helps patients reduce pain, restore movement, and confidently return to the activities that matter most.

With more than 15 years of experience in physical therapy, Shellie has treated patients across a variety of clinical settings. While these experiences have shaped her well-rounded approach to rehabilitation, her true passion has always been outpatient physical therapy, where she can build lasting relationships and guide patients throughout their recovery.

Personalized Physical Therapy Care in Eliot

Shellie earned her Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Science and her Master of Science in Physical Therapy from Northeastern University in Boston.

She believes every patient deserves individualized care based on their unique goals, lifestyle, and movement patterns. Whether someone is recovering after surgery, managing chronic pain, returning to sports, or overcoming a new injury, Shellie develops personalized treatment plans that focus on long-term success rather than temporary relief.

She also enjoys collaborating with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure every patient receives comprehensive, coordinated care throughout their rehabilitation journey.

Manual Therapy and Movement Expertise

As someone who enjoys staying active herself, Shellie understands how difficult it can be when pain limits the activities you love. She combines advanced manual therapy techniques with evidence-based exercise progressions to reduce pain, improve mobility, restore function, and help patients move with greater confidence.

Her continuing education includes extensive training in manual therapy, dry needling, Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training, Graston Technique, FAKTR, Maitland manual therapy, sacroiliac joint treatment, sports rehabilitation, and functional movement.

Shellie tailors every treatment session to the individual sitting in front of her, whether they are a first-time therapy patient, a weekend warrior, or a competitive athlete.

Shellie’s Approach to Patient Care

Shellie believes the best outcomes happen when patients understand their condition and feel empowered throughout the rehabilitation process. She values taking the time to listen, answer questions, educate patients, and build treatment plans that fit into their daily lives.

Recognizing that life is busy, she helps patients prioritize meaningful goals while providing practical strategies they can continue long after physical therapy has ended.

As Clinic Supervisor of Reform Physical Therapy’s Eliot clinic, Shellie is committed to creating an environment where both patients and staff feel supported, respected, and motivated to succeed.

Life Outside the Clinic

Outside of work, Shellie enjoys spending time outdoors, staying active, and making the most of everything Maine has to offer. Whether she’s enjoying time with family or exploring nature, she values the same healthy, active lifestyle she encourages in her patients.

Education

Master of Science in Physical Therapy
Northeastern University

Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Science
Northeastern University

Clinical Interests

• Orthopedic Rehabilitation
• Manual Therapy
• Dry Needling
• Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training
• Sports Injury Rehabilitation
• Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
• Spine Rehabilitation
• Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction
• Functional Movement Assessment
• Chronic Pain Management
• Strength and Conditioning
• Injury Prevention
• Return-to-Sport Rehabilitation
• Patient Education

Advanced Training & Continuing Education

Shellie is committed to lifelong learning and regularly pursues advanced education to provide the highest quality evidence-based care.

Her continuing education includes:

• Blood Flow Restriction Training and Therapy (Glass Training and Education, 2023)
• Dry Needling Level 1 (Master Dry Needling, 2022)
• STAR Survivorship Training and Rehabilitation Certification (2014)
• Brain Trauma and the Athlete Conference (2012)
• Functional and Kinetic Treatment with Rehabilitation (FAKTR) (2013)
• Maitland Australian Physiotherapy Seminars (MT-1 Peripheral, MT-2 Spinal, MT-3 Intermediate Spinal)
• Graston Technique Levels I & II
• Hesch Treatment for Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction
• Boston Sports Medicine Symposium
• Northeast Seminars: The Lumbopelvic Region
• Perform Better Functional Training Summits

Helping You Get Back to What You Love

Whether your goal is recovering from surgery, returning to sports, overcoming chronic pain, or simply moving more comfortably throughout everyday life, Shellie is committed to helping you achieve lasting results.

Through compassionate care, individualized treatment, and evidence-based rehabilitation, she helps patients regain confidence in their movement and return to doing what they love.