Tom earned his undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Virginia in 2004. He went on to earn his Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) from the Medical College of Virginia at VCU in 2010.

He originally received his Board Certification as a Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy (OCS) from the American Physical Therapy Association in 2013 and requalified in 2023.

Tom and his wife Jessica, a physical therapist for Sentara Homecare, love to do pretty much anything active and outdoors.  They spend their free time hiking, biking, camping, and playing with their two young daughters, Leah and Brie.