Anna graduated in New Zealand with a Bachelor of Health Science (Podiatry) in 2000 and moved to Melbourne in 2001 to pursue an interest in sports medicine. Since then Anna has undertaken continuing education in biomechanics, podiatric sports medicine and paediatrics. Anna is a member of the Australian Podiatry Association and the Australasian Academy of Podiatry Sports Medicine.

In the past Anna was an elite swimmer and elite hockey player. She has a special interest in sports medicine and the adolescent athlete. Anna is the podiatry coordinator for OXFAM Trailwalker and will be part of the medical team at the 2006 Commonwealth Games.