CAMPT Member Profile
BSc (PT), MSc, MClSc, PhD
Allison earned her Physiotherapy degree at Queens University and achieved an advanced degree in Manipulative Therapy from the University of Western Ontario. She is working towards her doctorate at the University of British Columbia (UBC) and the British Columbia Injury Research and Prevention Unit investigating the prevention of knee osteoarthritis after joint injuries in youth and young adults. Allison is also a Clinical Examiner and Teaching Assistant in the Physiotherapy Program at UBC.rnrnAllison combines her diverse training in manual therapy, acupuncture and strength and conditioning with clinical expertise to provide a thorough treatment approach for each of her patients. She is certified by the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada, and is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). She is passionate about integrating the latest best evidence into her treatments and sharing this knowledge with her patients to develop individualized treatment plans.rnrnAllison 's clinical background includes extensive experience with a range of individuals from high performance to recreational athletes. She was selected as a member of the host medical team for the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, working in the Vancouver Athletes Village with an international team of medical professionals treating athletes and support staff during both the Olympics and Paralympics.rnrnAllison is an avid runner and triathlete. She has completed 10 marathons and the Ironman Canada. More recently her athletic adventures include running Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim in the Grand Canyon and multi-day trail running races.