With a Bachelor’s degree in Special Education from Mississippi State University and a Master’s in Occupational Therapy from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Rachel brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our team. She serves our clinic as the Occupational Therapy team leader.
Rachel has made a significant impact in pediatric occupational therapy, specializing in clinic-based services, school-based interventions, and early childhood development. Her expertise includes sensory integration, feeding therapy, fine motor development, and handwriting support, all aimed at helping children reach their full potential. Rachel has completed a variety of esteemed trainings including SOS Approach to Feeding, Handwriting without Tears, DIR Floortime, and 3S Symposium: STAR Institute for Sensory Processing. Rachel is passionate about empowering families to equip their children for success in everyday life.
Outside of the clinic, Rachel enjoys spending time outdoors and cherishing moments with daughter, Lizzy.
Certifications
SOS Trained | Handwriting Without Tears (Readiness & Writing for Pre-K, Handwriting Without Tears Print, Handwriting Without Tears Cursive, Handwriting Assessment) | Introduction to DIR and DIRFloortime | NBCOT Certified
