Stacey received her Honours in Science (Kinesiology) at the University of Waterloo in 1992. She completed her Honours in Health Science in Physiotherapy at McMaster University in 1995. She has worked as a physiotherapist in private practice for 19 years and has completed numerous courses in manual therapy, sports physiotherapy, exercise science and post-partum/women's health.

In her spare time, Stacey enjoys working out, biking, playing tennis and downhill skiing with her family in Collingwood.