Rachel grew up in the United Kingdom and earned a Bachelor of Science in Sports Science from the University of Brighton. She went on to complete a second Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy from the University of Wales, Cardiff, in 1997.

In 2009, Rachel became board-certified as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties and re-certified in 2019. She earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in 2011. Most recently, she completed advanced training in dry needling and received her Certification in Dry Needling (Cert DN) from the American Academy of Manipulative Therapy.

Rachel joined Southern Rehab Physical Therapy in 2008 and currently serves as the Clinical Director. She lives in Marion County and has a strong interest in treating both acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions, using a combination of manual therapy and dry needling techniques. She is especially passionate about helping patients recover after surgery and return to their daily activities, work, or sports.