She became a PA because she loves helping people. She received her undergraduate degree from Tulane University and her Masters of Physician Assistant Studies degree from the Medical College of Georgia. Rachel was raised in Brunswick Georgia and returned home to join The Spine Center of Southeast Georgia in April 2014. Her background in critical care helps her diagnose and treat many types of painful conditions. Rachel has extensive leadership experience having managed a team of physician assistants. Prior to joining The Spine Center, Rachel worked as a certified physician assistant at UAB Highlands ICU in Birmingham Alabama and for the Georgia Lung Associates in Atlanta, Georgia.