Allison is a Texas-licensed, ABC-certified prosthetist/orthotist for Hanger Clinic in Austin, Texas.
As a clinician who joined the Hanger Clinic team in 2006, Allison specializes in upper limb and lower limb prosthetics and supports the greater Central Texas area as regional upper limb specialist, assisting clinicians and patients with a team approach to care that generates exceptional outcomes. As an above the knee amputee herself, Allison understands that engaging with therapist and physician teams is imperative to assist patients to reach their goals.
Allison is an Upper Limb Specialist and is responsible for assisting in the evaluation and fitting of difficult upper extremity cases. She has a comprehensive knowledge of all upper extremity components and is certified by manufacturers to fit these components.
Allison regularly lectures for local universities, provides continuing education courses for medical professionals, and supports local amputees by participating in amputee support groups. Serving as the Area Clinic Manager for Greater Austin, she works with clinics to focus on utilizing advancements in technology to improve patient outcomes.
Education
- Bachelor of Science, University of Houston
- Prosthetic Certification, California State University – Dominguez Hills
- Orthotic Certification, University of Hartford