He received his Doctor of Chiropractic Degree, as well as a Bachelors Degree, from Palmer College of Chiropractic, in 1991. He also holds two degrees from Ferris State University, one of which is an Associates Degree in Applied Radiology. He is a former member of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. He has worked with quality assurance at two of the four hospitals where he has been employed.