Kelsey was born and raised in the Lower Mainland, but moved to Ontario and completed her Bachelor of Science in Honours Kinesiology with a Minor in Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of Waterloo. She returned to British Columbia and completed her Master’s of Physical Therapy at UBC’s north program in Prince George. Kelsey has completed Level 1 courses with the Canadian Division of Orthopaedic Manual and Manipulative Therapy.

One of the highlights of her university career was working hands-on with varsity athletes as a student athletic therapist. She worked closely with ice hockey, soccer, basketball, and track and field teams.

Kelsey is a former competitive dancer and played ultimate frisbee on University of Waterloo women's team. In her spare time, you can find Kelsey going on adventures with her dog, Wookie, who looks uncannily like a polar bear.