Tina received her Bachelors of Occupational Therapy Degree in 1997 from the University of Texas Medical Branch and immigrated soon after to Geelong. Following some exposure to the public healthcare sector she decided to dedicate her skills and abilities to the private sector. Tina has a sound understanding of all facets wheelchair/scooter prescription, adaptive equipment home modifications, and falls and accident prevention. With this in mind she founded OTcare then Complete Rehab Care. She is has keen interest cycling and pilates. She is the Vice President of the Geelong and Surfcoast Cycling Club and an advocate for women's cycling the More Female on Bikes Program.