A Washington native, Chantell graduated locally from Borgia High then completed her education at St. Louis University where she received her Bachelors of Science in Occupational Therapy. Since that time, she has gone on to receive her certification in hand therapy and she has exclusively cared for upper extremity injuries for the past 20 years. She is well-known by local surgeons who rely on her skill to manage complex injuries and post-surgical conditions and she has cared for thousands of patients during her time in Washington. During her spare time, she enjoys golfing and spending time with her family and friends.