Rachel was born in Cambridge UK. She went to school locally. She was fortunate to grow up in the Cambridge countryside.
Rachel went to University in Birmingham. Having been lucky enough to visit Australia in her fourth year of university Rachel fell in love with the country and knew she would return. She completed her degree in 1997. Having completed 18 months of service for the NHS she moved to Southeast Queensland.
Rachel started her specialist training in 2001. Her training took her through the major teaching hospitals and a 12 month rural stint in Mackay. Rachel gained her fellowship in 2008.
Rachel took a short leave in 2007 to have her first daughter, returning full time to finish her training. She worked at Ipswich General Hospital as a staff specialist until her second child was born. She returned to work part time as a Visiting Medical Officer and as a Private Practitoner in 2009.
Rachel was voted on to the board of the Australasian Gynaecological Endoscopy and Surgery Society in 2015 and spent 4 years as an ordinary board member. She is the first female executive board member, now holding the position as honorary secretary.
Rachel admits her patients to St Andrew's Ipswich Private Hospital. Rachel is a general Obstetrician and Gynaecologist. Whilst she is happy to manage all obstetric conditions, her specialist areas of interest are minimally invasive gynaecological conditions and High Risk Obstetrics.
Rachel leads a very busy life. She balances her work and home life with a very active life. Rachel is a keen runner and will often be seen locally running in the early hours of the morning.