Stuart trained at Otago University graduating with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy in 2008 and a post graduate certificate in Physiotherapy endorsed in Occupational Health Physiotherapy completed in 2014 . He has a strong interest in vocational rehabilitation, exercise prescription and sports rehabilitation especially in the sports of Rugby and Cricket. Stuart is currently the Physiotherapist with Sydenham Division 1 rugby and has experience working with Canterbury colts and Canterbury Development Representative rugby teams. Outside of work Stuart enjoys playing Tennis and Mountain biking.