After graduating as a Nurse Practitioner from the University of South Alabama, Rachel Kennedy, NP joined the team at Southwest Spine and Pain Center to continue her passion for making people feel and live better. Rachel was inspired to enter the medical field by her grandfather, a family doctor and anesthesiologist. It was his love for serving people that Rachel hopes to carry on as his legacy throughout her career. Rachel enjoys spending time with her husband and children, and her hobbies include spending time at Lake Powell, traveling, and riding horses.