I grew up in Western Nebraska, and graduated from Scottsbluff High School. I did my undergraduate studies at the University of Nebraska/Lincoln, and received my Chiropractic education at Logan College of Chiropractic in St Louis, Missouri, graduating Cum Laude. After completing my education, I practiced for 3 years in Northwest Arkansas. During that time I maintained a private practice and also was a consultant for the University of Arkansas baseball team. I moved back to the area in 1992 and opened CARE Chiropractic in 1999.

I have personally benefited from Chiropractic care and Acupuncture. I used to experience severe migraine headaches as a teen and during my undergraduate college years. I have been headache free since that time thanks to Chiropractic and Acupuncture treatment. I now receive treatment occasionally to help me maintain a healthy and active lifestyle. I am an avid runner, and chiropractic has kept me injury-free for the past several years.

I am a member of the American Chiropractic Association and the Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association. I am also a former President of the Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association, and have been a board Member of SecureCare for the past 14 years. I am a Fellow of the International Academy of Medical Acupuncture.