She began her pre-professional education by studying biology, at Olivet Nazarene University, where she earned scholar-athlete awards in both soccer and track and field. Dr. Abbey then continued her education at The Ohio State University, with a focus on human nutrition before entering Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa in the fall of 2012. Dr. Abbey travelled to Brazil in June of 2015 as part of Palmer College of Chiropractic’s clinic abroad program. This group provided chiropractic care for the underserved regions of the Amazon rainforest. While also at Palmer, she was awarded the Merit Scholarship for high GPA and high National Board of Chiropractic Examiners exam scores.