Alison Gillespie

DPT, Clinic Director

Alison grew up in Edmonds and spent her free time playing soccer, ice skating, and skiing. She was a competitive runner in high school and college, and discovered rock climbing and mountaineering around the same time. She spent many happy years chasing glaciers in the Sierra Nevada and consulting for a geotechnical firm.

She first became interested in physical therapy after struggling with running injuries in college, and when the opportunity came to change careers, she enrolled at the University of Washington, graduating with her Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2011.

Alison treats a wide variety of clients. She is an expert in movement analysis and enjoys helping clients understand why injuries occur and how to manage and prevent further issues.

Education:
Bachelors in Geology, Whitman College
Masters in Geology, Western Washington University
Doctorate of Physical Therapy, University of Washington
RRCA Level One Certified Distance Running Coach
Advanced Functional Biomechanics of the Lower Quarter- Integration of Technology Into Practice (6 month certificate series)
Level One Certified Bike Fitting (BikePT)

Special interests:
Lower extremity injuries (including foot/ankle), post operative care, ACL reconstruction, masters athletes, running, skiing and cycling injuries, videogait analysis

Outside the clinic:
Running, cycling, climbing, skiing, music (jazz combo), and other various silly outdoor adventures