Rachel Lorraine Knoblich, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC

Doctorate Degree: Winona State University
Bachelor’s Degree: Minnesota State University, Mankato
Licensure and Certification: Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nurse, Basic Life Certification, and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification 

Rachel has been in the nursing field since 2014 and earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice from Winona State University in 2024. She brings over a decade of experience across respiratory care and behavioral health, with a clinical approach grounded in clear communication, a calming presence, and a genuinely welcoming demeanor for both patients and colleagues. 

At our Mankato location, Rachel is part of a multidisciplinary team supporting our Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) as well as our clinic services for all ages. Drawing on her background in both acute care and outpatient settings, she contributes thoughtful, practical insight to treatment planning and evaluation through a whole-person lens. Rachel blends compassion with clinical expertise to ensure each patient feels seen, heard, and supported throughout their care. 

Outside of her work at PrairieCare, Rachel loves to play video games and is currently learning golf. She also tries to find as much time as she can to spend with friends and family.