Rachel Martinez Franzen, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Rachel is a California native who began her academic journey in psychology and community studies at the University of California, Santa Cruz. Discovering her passion for medicine, she relocated to Florida in 2005, completing her undergraduate studies at the University of Central Florida. She then pursued graduate studies at the University of South Florida, graduating in 2015.

Rachel started her career at Orlando Health, caring for cardiac and vascular patients. She later worked at the former Venice Regional Medical Center, focusing on acute cardiac care in an inpatient setting. Throughout her career in outpatient care, Rachel has gained extensive experience in women’s health, internal medicine, dermatology, geriatric care, and has a special interest in autoimmune disorders. With 17 years of medical experience, she has now co-founded Live Well DPC with her partner, Julie.

Rachel’s two children and her husband reside in Venice, Florida, where she is actively involved in the community and her church. She has established strong relationships with many healthcare providers in the Venice and Sarasota areas, making her a valuable advocate for her patients. Together with her partner, Julie, Rachel is committed to providing personalized and accessible primary care, free from the constraints of time and insurance.