During his summer breaks from college, he worked with his father in construction where he severely injured his lower back. A chiropractor was the only doctor able to relieve his pain and get him back on his feet. This sparked his interest in the field. He completed his Bachelors degree in Psychology at St. John's University in Jamaica, New York and continued his education at Palmer University of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa where he graduated with honors in 1991.