Allison Shane earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Boston University in 2011 after graduating from UC Davis with a B.S. in Exercise Biology. She began her career at a private physical therapy practice in the heart of Silicon Valley specializing in repetitive stress and athletic injuries. Allison has worked alongside massage therapists and personal trainers in order to refine higher level exercise techniques and training methods for her patients. Allison became a Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist in 2015, solidifying her skills in evidence based PT diagnosis and treatment. In 2020, Allison completed a Fellowship in Orthopedic Manual Therapy through Agile Physical Therapy and the University of Southern California that strengthened her hands on technique and has helped her design more specific return to sport and activity programs. She has also developed greater skill in utilizing motivational interviewing to explore behavior and lifestyle changes with her patients.
In her spare time, Allison enjoys playing in competitive USTA Team Tennis, dancing, running, climbing, cycling, and collaborative training with her friends and other health care and fitness professionals. She has a strong belief in advocating for her patients needs and returning her patients back to work and sport with a high quality of care.