Rachael Barnette, OTD, OTR/L
Doctor of Occupational Therapy
Rachael is an occupational therapist at our Ames location. She completed many hours of observations, volunteering, and clinical rotations with the Kinetic Edge OT department prior to joining the team in June of 2021. She graduated from Central College in Pella, IA in 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. She then attended Creighton University in Omaha, NE where she earned a Doctorate in Occupational Therapy. Rachael has a passion for pediatric mental health and her mission for working at Kinetic Edge is to empower children and families to reach their full potential and successfully engage with the world around them.
Rachael is originally from Johnsburg, IL and currently lives in Grimes, IA with her Great Pyrenees, Houston. She enjoys spending time with family & friends, being on the lake, attending sporting events, and longs walks with her dog.
FUN FACTS ABOUT RACHAEL:
- Dream Vacation: Torres del Paine National Park in Chile/Argentina
- Something on her bucket list: Attend the summer Olympics
- Favorite Singers: Chris Young & Maren Morris