Dr. Burnie received his undergraduate training at McMaster University in 2001, where he earned an Honours Bachelor of Science degree double majoring in Biology and Psychology. He completed 4 years of chiropractic training at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) in 2005 where he served as the President of the Student Canadian Chiropractic Association and as the Ontario Chiropractic Association student representative. In addition to chiropractic training, Dr. Burnie became certified in acupuncture through the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada in 2005 and completed his Fellowship in Medical Acupuncture at McMaster University in 2009.