Jim graduated from the University of Saskatchewan in 1990 with bachelor degrees in Physical Education and Physical Therapy. After graduating, Jim moved back home to Vancouver to complete a Fellowship at the Allan McGavin Sports Medicine Centre, and a masters degree in Sports Medicine at UBC. His area of research examined sensory changes in the knee following ACL injuries and reconstructive surgery. He has worked at the New West Sports Medicine Centre since 1994.

Jim has worked as the therapist for the Canadian Men's National Gymnastics Team for four years, and has worked very closely with the provincial gymnastics association since 1990. Being a previous National Gymnastics Team member, he has a thorough understanding of the sport and its demands on the athletes. Jim was the therapist for the Canadian Men's National Field Hockey Team from 1991 to 1994. He has also worked with Olympic and Professional level athletes in many sports including Baseball, Curling, Football, Golf, Judo, Lacrosse, and Track & Field.
Recently, Jim has focused on treatment of shoulder injuries, and has assisted in research studies in the area of Ankle, Knee and Elbow injuries.

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