Connie completed a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Waterloo in 1992 and a Bachelor of Health Sciences in Physiotherapy from McMaster University in 1994. She completed an Advanced Diploma in Orthopaedic Manual and Manipulative Physiotherapy (Dip. Manip. PT) which is recognized by the Physiotherapy Association as advanced training in the area of orthopaedic physiotherapy assessment and treatment. Connie has been a mentor for physiotherapists completing the Orthopaedic syllabus of courses.

Connie has worked in hospital and private practice settings. She was clinic co-owner of the Halton Community Rehabilitation Centre, located in Milton, Ontario for 20 years. Over her career, she has taken many continuing education courses in the areas of orthopaedics and rehabilitation, and she also has training and experience in the areas of Neuro Rehabilitation, Concussion and Vestibular Rehabilitation, Water/Pool Rehabilitation, Functional Capacity Evaluation, and motor vehicle and WSIB related assessment and treatment.

Connie enjoys being part of CBA and working in the area of Future Cost of Care Analysis/Life Care Planning since completing the University of Florida Life Care Planning Program in 2011. She completed her initial Certification Exam held by the International Commission for Health Care Certification (ICHCC) and is a Canadian Certified Life Care Planner. Connie has provided testimony as an expert witness in the field of Life Care Planning within the Court of Ontario.

Connie has a role as an Advanced Practice Clinician at the Orthopaedic Assessment Clinic (Hip and Knee) for the Waterloo Wellington LHIN. She is a member of the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario, Ontario Physiotherapy Association, a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy (FCAMPT), and a member of the International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals.