Christie graduated from the University of New Hampshire with her bachelor's degree and then New York University with her graduate degree in Occupational Therapy. In her 30+ years of experience, Christie has attained a Hand Therapy Certification Commission accreditation as an Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) and is certified in LSVT "Big and Loud" therapy for the treatment of Parkinson Disease. Christie also does Clinical Driving Evaluations. In her free time she enjoys kayaking, x-country skiing, hikikng, freestyle disc dog and dog agility, traveling, and enjoying time with her family.