Fiona gained a BMus Honours Degree from City University, London, in 2004, specialising in music therapy for children with sensory impairments. She then went on to work as a community music practitioner for the charities Sense Scotland and RNIB. Since January 2013, she has been working as a freelance music practitioner, running her own music practice, as well as gaining a diploma in Deafblind Studies and Level 1 British Sign Language.

Fiona has vast experience working with children and adults who have profound physical and learning disabilities, working in the care and health sectors and in education.