Julia Rakin, Mental Health Coordinator

Julia Rakin serves as the Mental Health Coordinator at our practice, where she plays a vital role in supporting the emotional and psychological well-being of our orthopedic spine patients. A graduate with a BA in Psychology from American University, Julia's work experience is centered around social and human services, currently focusing on pediatric mental health. She integrates mental health best practices into pre-operative and post-operative care to support Dr. Vitale's spine patients, ensuring that surgical patients and their families are fully supported throughout the process. Julia assists families and caregivers with connections to the tools, resources, and mental health clinicians they need to navigate their care journey and treat the whole patient.