Makenzie received her bachelor's degree from Christopher Newport University, and then she went on to earn her doctorate in physical Therapy from Shenandoah University in 2019. She enjoys working in an outpatient orthopedic setting with a variety of patients from those with sports related injuries to patients with neurological presentations. Makenzie is continuing to expand her orthopedic skills by becoming dry needling certified. She is a native of Northern Virginia and spends much of her free time playing soccer, snowboarding and spending time with friends and family.