Dr. Rowell was born in Morton, Illinois. For his undergraduate studies, Dr. Rowell attended the University of Illinois where he received a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology in 2008. He then went on to study National University of Health Sciences in Lombard, IL. While at National, Dr. Rowell became a certified Chiropractic Acupuncturist, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and Certified Kinesiotape Practitioner.