Meet your very own Athletic Trainer.
Athletic Trainers are trained to manage athletic injuries in all sorts of populations and settings.
Hi, I’m Rachel!
A board-certified and licensed Athletic Trainer.
BS from the University of Evansville in 2003
MS from the University of Florida in 2005
Certified by the Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers in 2003
Certifications from the National Academy of Sports Medicine in Corrective Exercise Training and Sports Performance Training
Currently licensed to practice as an athletic trainer in Indiana
Worked in several settings with a diverse patient population during my career.
Middle school and high school athletes
Multiple NCAA Division I sports, including baseball, volleyball, women’s basketball, field hockey
Outreach athletic training services for rec and travel sports
Sports medicine orthopedic patients and athletes of all levels
Virtual athletic training, telehealth services
I love watching my athletes, students, and patients succeed on the court or field and in life.
Some of my former athletes and students have gone on to play or work at the professional level, and it’s fun to turn on the TV and root for them. Others are thriving in their careers or raising families, and I love seeing where life has taken them. I’ve seen many of them through their tough times, so it’s special to celebrate their victories too. Every now and then, one will message me asking about an injury they’re dealing with and what I think they should do.
My favorite part of being an Athletic Trainer is making sure each athlete or patient understands their injury.
I’ve learned that teaching isn’t about how I want to explain something—it’s about how others need to hear it. That changed the way I communicate. I focus on helping people truly understand why injuries happen and how we treat them, in a way that makes sense to them, not just to professionals. I want my athletes and patients to really understand what’s going on with their bodies. That’s why I created this website—to be a simple, helpful resource for learning about athletic injuries and how to manage them the right way.
I’m obsessed with the Indy 500 and all things the month of May. Obsessed.
Growing up in Indianapolis, the Indy 500 was just part of everyday life. I’d hear the cars practicing all month at school. The entire city celebrated throughout the month of May. I worked at the speedway for three summers during college, and it prepared me for the long days that come with being an athletic trainer. Race Day is still my favorite day of the year. Peonies became my favorite flower too—they bloom in May, and my mom always had a bouquet ready for our family get-together after the race.
Now, tell me something about you!
It is like having your very own Athletic Trainer!