Simon is a university graduate and holds a Bachelor of Science degree, majoring in Anatomy and Physiology. He also holds a Masters in Chiropractic and is a Doctor of Chiropractic. He is still practicing as a chiropractic clinician in private practice. He is a black belt in Karate. He was also an amateur boxer and an ex-triathlete, completing the annual Forster's triathlon. Simon speaks fluent Arabic and Lebanese.