Tom graduated from the University of Canberra in 2014 with a Masters in Physiotherapy. He was born and raised in Canberra, working as a personal trainer during his Bachelor of Human Nutrition, and as a sports trainer for the NEAFL (North East Australian Football League) and AFL Canberra Division 1 teams. He has competed in sports ranging from gymnastics to rowing and rugby league. Toms special interests include sporting and workplace injuries.