I grew up on the farm in rural Saskatchewan, where I learned to build buildings, repair machinery, grow a garden, and took a genuine interest in understanding how the equipment functioned and what ailed the animals. Initially drawn to a career in Veterinary Medicine, I began studying Engineering at the University of Saskatchewan, only to realize quickly that it wasn't the right fit for me.

Shifting gears into Massage Therapy, studies began at the Western College in Regina. I spent nine years as the RMT for the Saskatchewan Roughriders, offering firsthand treatment and experienced the dynamics professional athletes. Recognizing the potential to expand patient care beyond Massage Therapy's limitations, enrolment in the Contemporary Medical Acupuncture program at McMaster University became the next step forward. The acupuncture training was invaluable for equipping me with an effective tool and a deeper understanding of the cause-and-effect cycle within the human body. I studied under highly skilled practitioners in southern Ontario, and upon graduation was offered a placement with the health services team that provides treatment to the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Ten years later, my journey led me through the rigorous 5-year Osteopathy program at the Canadian School of Osteopathy in Vancouver. This experience has honed my assessment skills and equipped me with a diverse set of techniques customized to suit the unique circumstances of each patient. My final case report research paper was titled, Osteopathic Hoover Technique for an Acute Pediatric Proximal Humerus Fracture.