“Growing up in a family of educators, physicians and nurses, I learned a great deal about the brain-body connection and how fragile humans are. With three generations of developmental disabilities, our family legacy is one of supporting everyone—of all abilities—to learn and be as healthy as possible. These early experiences shaped my deep commitment to helping others navigate life’s challenges with understanding and compassion.”
After initially pursuing a career as a special education teacher, the field of neuropsychology captured Rochelle’s heart. Helping individuals and families understand diagnoses, offering clear strategies for improvement, and providing tailored interventions is the core of her practice. Rochelle believes that understanding and addressing the unique needs of each person is key to fostering meaningful change.
After earning her PhD, Rochelle moved to Grand Rapids and has proudly served this community since 1994. In 2007, she co-founded BRAINS, an adventure she never anticipated but one that has was incredibly rewarding. In 2025, she successfully lead the merger of BRAINS with Pine Rest, where she continues to focus her attention on her clinical work.
Rochelle participates with Faith Community Outreach, an initiative within Pine Rest that seeks to connect area clergy, churches and ministries to services available from Pine Rest; as well as develop new services specifically designed to benefit the faith community.