Alison graduated from the University of New Hampshire in 1993 with a degree in Occupational Therapy. She has over 30 years’ experience as an Occupational Therapist working in a variety of settings. She completed her certification as a lymphedema therapist in 2010 through Klose Training and advanced certification through the Lymphology Association of North America (LANA) in 2011. Since 2010, she has worked full-time as an outpatient Lymphedema Therapist at Northern Light Mercy Lymphedema Care Center in Portland, Maine. She has advanced training in breast cancer rehabilitation, head and neck lymphedema, Kinesio-taping, and a variety of manual soft tissue techniques to manage fibrosis and scar tissue conditions.

Outside of work, Alison loves spending time with her family and friends. She also enjoys the
Maine outdoors and the activities of biking, skiing, hiking, and walking the beach or trails.