Katie was born and raised in rural Thunder Bay. She graduated from Lakehead University with an Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology degree (2006) and a Bachelor of Education degree (2007), both with First Class Standing.  She has been training in the fitness and rehab field for the past six years.  She is currently focusing on the rehabilitation of patients who have been involved in motor vehicle accidents.  The weight loss program offered at the Natural Health and Rehabilitation centre is her other main focus.