Alison graduated from McMaster University with an M.A. in 1997 and a BHSc. (Physiotherapy) in 1999. She has lived and worked in Stratford, ON, since 2005. Alison did her training in McKenzie Therapy and was certified by the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada.

She has focused her training on pelvic floor rehabilitation, pelvic pain, pre and postnatal physiotherapy and continence training, treating both men and women. She has completed multiple pelvic health courses with Pelvic Health Solutions, has a level 2 certification in The Hypopressive Method, completed courses in The Rost approach to pelvic girdle and low back pain in pregnancy. Alison has training in coping with sexual dysfunction and has completed training in Bulletproof Your Core with Antony Lo to aid women in fitness, crossfit and HIIT programs with their pelvic floors. More recently Alison has become qualified to work and fit pessaries, work with clients with pudendal neuralgia and aid clients with oncology and pelvic floor rehabilitation.

In her spare time, Alison loves to spend time with her two boys and puppy. She loves to bike, downhill ski and read.