Stanley graduated with a Diploma in Sports Injury Management (Athletic Therapy) from Sheridan College in 1991 after completing a Bachelor of Physical Education from Brock University. He subsequently became a Certified Athletic Therapist in 1992, a Canadian Red Cross Advanced Emergency Care Instructor in 2000, a Certified Pedorthic Technician in 2002, and a Certified Pedorthist in 2003. Stanley has been a member of the Canadian Athletic Therapist Association since 1990, a Canadian Red Cross Training Partner since 2000 and a member of the College of Pedorthics of Canada / Pedorthic Association of Canada since 2002.

To keep active, Stanley participates in white-water river kayaking, alpine skiing, mountain biking, martial arts as well as weight and cardio training.