Tammy was born and raised in Thunder Bay. She attended Confederation College and obtained her Diploma in Nursing in 1986. As a RN, Tammy has worked in areas including Pediatrics, Neonatal, Intensive Care, Surgical, ER and Medical Units.

Currently Tammy is pursuing the Registered Rehabilitation Professional (RRP) and Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN) designations. Tammy has worked with hundreds of clients with injuries ranging from soft tissue, brain injuries to amputations and she has completed numerous physical assessments as well as providing comprehensive Case Management.