Dr. Rinaldi grew up in Nevada and went to college at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR). During undergrad, she studied nursing and piano performance. Later, she worked as a telemetry nurse prior to attending medical school at UNR. She then completed her family medicine residency training in Corvallis, OR. Dr. Rinaldi is known for her empathic listening and compassionate care. 

She has clinical interests in pediatrics, mental health, women’s health, and connective tissue disorders including Ehlers–Danlos syndrome. When not at work she enjoys hobbies that include classical piano, video games, reading fiction and fantasy, and spending time with my husband, two small children, and family pets.