I took my first dance class in a church basement in my hometown of Elmira. I studied ballet with Carolyn Zettel in Waterloo, modern and break dance at McMaster University Centre for Dance, and danced professionally with Hamilton Dance Company, Caroline Barriere Danse (Ottawa) and Suzette Sherman/Dancetheatre David Earle (Guelph).
During my time at McMaster University, I taught dry land training for the Burlington Synchronized Swimming Club and worked in front-of-house at St. Jacobs Schoolhouse Theatre (Drayton Entertainment) and Theatre Aquarius (Hamilton). I completed my Bachelor of Arts and Science in 2001 and my Masters in Physiotherapy in 2004.