Erin was born and raised in Pella, Iowa. She attended Pella Christian High School and graduated from Dordt College in 2009 with her Exercise Science degree. Erin continued her education and graduated from Western Iowa Tech Community College in 2011 with her Physical Therapist Assistant Degree. She worked for one year as a PTA in an outpatient orthopedic clinic before family and friends convinced her and her husband to move to Lynden. Erin began working for Lynden Family Physical Therapy in June of 2012.Erin and her husband, Michael, enjoy spending time with family, playing sports, going for bike rides, hiking, and attending church.