Rachel is an accomplished health researcher with over 15 years of experience in both qualitative and quantitative methodologies. Her work focuses on improving outcomes for individuals with acquired brain injuries, with a particular interest in stroke and concussion recovery.
She has contributed to a number of high-impact, multidisciplinary projects, including the AUS-mTBI Clinical Trial at Curtin University, which explored recovery following concussion, and the evaluation of a novel upper limb rehabilitation program for stroke survivors in collaboration with the South Metropolitan Health Service and Edith Cowan University.
Prior to these roles, Rachel worked with the School of Surgery at the University of Western Australia, contributing to research in the Cancer and Palliative Care Research and Evaluation Unit.
Rachel has co-authored several publications in leading journals, including Brain Injury and Australian Health Review, and has recently presented findings at the Australasian Neurotrauma Symposium (2024) and Symposium of Western Australian Neuroscience (2023).
With a passion for advancing evidence-based clinical practices, Rachel continues to contribute to impactful research that aims to improve health outcomes for individuals throughout their rehabilitation journey.
Having first collaborated with the Brightwater Research Centre in 2015, Rachel is excited to rejoin the team and contribute to impactful, evidence-based research that will benefit the clients, families, and staff within the Brightwater community.
