Rachel Wendt, DC

Topic: Animal Chiropractic in 2026: Policy Direction, Legislative Strategy, and the Road Ahead
CEs: 2

Dr. Rachel Wendt is an accomplished professional with a robust background in healthcare leadership and chiropractic expertise. Raised in the suburbs of Chicago, IL, Dr. Wendt pursued her academic journey with fervor, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Exercise Science from Hope College in Holland, MI, followed by a Doctor of Chiropractic from the esteemed National University of Health Sciences in Lombard, IL.

Having recently relocated to Kentucky in 2021, Dr. Wendt assumed the role of Executive Director for the Kentucky Association of Chiropractors, where she oversees strategic initiatives and advocates for the advancement of chiropractic care statewide. Prior to her tenure in Kentucky, she made significant contributions to the field while collaborating with the Colorado Chiropractic Association from 2014 until her transition.

Though she no longer actively practices chiropractic, Dr. Wendt maintains active licensure in both Colorado and Kentucky, underscoring her commitment to maintaining professional standards and staying abreast of industry developments. Actively engaged in various state and national associations, she currently serves as Treasurer of the Congress of Chiropractic State Associations.

Residing in Lexington, KY, Dr. Wendt continues to be a driving force in shaping the future of chiropractic care, leveraging her expertise and leadership acumen to effect positive change within the profession and beyond.