Shae traveled extensively as a child, having lived in England, Ireland and Texas, she finished high school in Australia. Like most chiropractors, she was quite active as a child. During her childhood, a chiropractor helped her with her knee pain, which allowed her to run again. This experience, and the support and encouragement of a close family friend, led her to become a chiropractor. Shae graduated with a Master of Chiropractic degree with highest distinction from AECC University College in Bournemouth, UK. After her studies, she worked in the UK before moving to the Netherlands.