Biography
Allison Van Oort grew up in Boone, Iowa, and earned her Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science from the University of Northern Iowa before completing her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Des Moines University. She is the Physical Therapy Supervisor at the Ankeny location. Allison is a Certified Manual Physical Therapist, Credentialed Clinical Instructor and is Level 2 Functional Dry Needling certified.
Allison values getting to know patients on a personal level and seeing them achieve their goals while getting back to their prior level of function. She loves one-on-one treatments and uses a hands-on approach in combination with exercise. She believes listening to patients is an important key to their success.
Outside of work, Allison enjoys being outdoors, working out, cooking, and cheering on the Cyclones. She loves spending time with her family and friends, including her husband and 3 children.
Credentials
Education
- Doctorate of Physical Therapy; Des Moines University
- Bachelor of Arts in Exercise Science; University of Northern Iowa
Certifications
- Certified Manual Physical Therapist
- Credentialed Clinical Instructor
- Level 2 Functional Dry Needling