Mackenzie graduated from Oregon State University with a B.S. in Exercise Science and received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree at A.T. Still University in Mesa, AZ.

Mackenzie grew up in Portland, OR, and then later moved to Mesa, AZ for graduate school. She believes that exercise and physical activity should be something everyone is able to participate in, in whatever way someone enjoys. She is a big proponent of whole body healthcare and understanding how the systems within one’s body are interconnected. She enjoys anything outdoors from snowboarding to hiking, as well as scuba diving. She has lived abroad in various countries and enjoys being immersed in new cultures, especially trying new food.