Deanna grew up in the Fraser Valley where she completed her Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology from SFU. She worked with individuals with workplace/sports injuries as well as neurological conditions with a special interest in chronic disease management and utilizing hydrotherapy. Deanna went on to complete her Masters of Physical Therapy at UBC. She has since worked in Pelvic Health physiotherapy (Women's and Men's Health) orthopaedics, community care, and rural/remote care.