Credentials & Certifications

Bachelor of Music in Voice Performance, Stetson University 

Master of Music in Voice Performance, Temple University 

Master of Divinity, Missio Seminary, Licensed Pastor 

Extensive training in grief support, spiritual guidance, and integrative wellness facilitation 

Rachael has built her career at the intersection of the arts, spirituality, and wellness. She began as a professional opera singer, drawn to the transformative power of creative expression, before spending seven years as a hospice chaplain, walking alongside individuals and families through life’s most sacred thresholds. This work deepened her understanding of presence, compassion, and the profound ways we navigate change.  

Today, as a spiritual wellness expert at our Tucson resort, Rachael integrates grief support, mindfulness-based practices, and soulful listening to help guests reconnect with themselves and discover renewed purpose. She was first drawn to Canyon Ranch in 2020, inspired by our mission of whole-body wellness and the beauty of the desert landscape — a place where her personal work and values felt deeply aligned. For Rachael, the most rewarding moments are when she witnesses a guest’s shift into clarity, peace, or possibility, knowing that even a single conversation or guided practice can open the door to healing and transformation.

Beyond her work, she enjoys exploring Tucson with her two dogs, swimming, soaking in desert sunsets, hosting themed dinners, traveling with her husband, and producing her podcast on life’s thresholds and what it means to live fully.