Dr. Rauter graduated from an intensive 5-year medical program with a Masters degree in Oriental Medicine from East West College of Natural Medicine. While still in college, she interned with Dr. Deanine Picciano and Dr. Shaun Dumas, both highly respected local physicians. She is nationally certified through NCCAOM and an active member of FSOMA and AAC. She has studied under the world renowned Naprapath physician Dr. Rosita Arvigo during her ATMAT® training. Dr. Rauter never quenches her thirst for knowledge and regularly doubles her required CE credits for license renewal.

Dr. Rauter has been an educator in her field since 2007. Her contributions include the creation and co-creation of courses such as Eastern Theory, Five Element Shiatsu Bodywork, and Orthopedic Assessment for the LMT. She taught Anatomy and Physiology for 7 years at the Sarasota School of Massage Therapy. She also taught Pathology for the LMT and prenatal massage. She created courses such as Anatomy and Physiology for Yoga Instructors and Self Care during COVID for empowering women, with BeingWE and SPARC, as well as presentations for New College of Florida and EWCNM.

Dr. Angela Rauter founded Five Petal Holistic Healing Center in 2014 with the vision of bringing together like-minded practitioners to offer a place of education, renewal, healing, and discovery for the community. She has created and facilitated countless classes and networking events at her center, as well as supported the growth of new and seasoned practitioners. She has been a certified Pilates instructor since 2005 and uses her knowledge of the body and movement to create corrective routines for her patients. In spite of her busy practice and educational pursuits she finds time to contribute to the community through volunteering for local charities such as Selah Freedom, Sarasota Contemporary Dance, and Waves of Hope.