Michael graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelors of Science degree in 1995. He continued on with his post graduate education in orthotics at Rancho Los Amigos Medical Center in affiliation with California State University. Michael continued his education by attaining his second post graduate certification in prosthetics at California State University. Michael is certified in both prosthetics and orthotics by the American Board for Certification (ABC) and is a Florida State licensed professional in both disciplines.