Steve graduated with a Master of Chiropractic degree from Macquarie University in 1995, previously having completed a Bachelor of Science (Anatomy and Physiology) from the University of Adelaide and an Associate Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science (Biochemistry) from the University of South Australia. Prior to beginning his Chiropractic study and career, Steve worked as a Hospital Scientist in Biochemistry and Haematology in both public and private pathology laboratories in Adelaide and Sydney. Steve began work as a Chiropractor in private practice in Adelaide in 1996.