Education:
Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science (BS) - Nebraska Wesleyan University
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)- Des Moines University

Certifications:
Functional Dry Needling (August 2021)

Professional Affiliations:
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) – Member of the Orthopedic Section
Nebraska Physical Therapy Association (NPTA)

Areas of Special Interest:
Sports Medicine – Runners and recreational athletes, as well as overhead athletes
General Orthopedics – Neck, Shoulders, Low back, Hips, Knees, and Ankles

Treatment Philosophy:
I am passionate about providing an individualized treatment plan using patient-specific goals, evidence-based interventions, and clinical reasoning to empower patients to return their passions through movement and exercise. At a minimum, my goal is to return my patients back to their prior level of function but strive to get them back to what they enjoy doing at a higher level by demonstrating their improvements through objective measures and functional outcomes. I enjoy learning about my patients’ interests and what drives them, hopeful they will entrust me to help them with any physical deficits they may have in the future. 

Personal Notes: 
Rachel was born in Lincoln, NE where she attended Lincoln Southwest High School. She participated in track and field at LSW and Nebraska Wesleyan University where she competed in hurdles and sprints. Rachel is married with 2 daughters. In her spare time Rachel enjoys spending time with family and friends, running, and being outdoors.