He graduated from McMaster University in 2012 with a Masters in Science Physiotherapy. Since graduating he has completed his level one manual therapy course as well as the level one acupuncture course from the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute. While completing his degree he volunteered as a trainer for the St. Catharines Falcons Midget AAA hockey team. He has a strong passion for sports and athletics and in his spare time enjoys playing hockey, baseball and working out.