Allison was born and raised in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She has been practicing yoga since 2002 after she was injured. Through practicing yoga she was able to rehabilitate her own body doing yoga. She has trained at world renowned Nosara Yoga institute in Costa Rica learning Interdisciplinary Yoga. She has a degree in Kinesiology and Occupational Therapy. She practices Occupational Therapy at the Stan Cassidy Rehabilitation Centre for people with neurological disorders such as spinal cord injuries, brain injury/concussion, multiple sclerosis, strokes, etc . She has a good understanding of how people move and how to accommodate for injuries and she works with many chronic pain patients. She lives with her two daughters in Fredericton. She enjoys being active playing tennis, pilates, skiing, biking, snowshoeing and of course doing yoga. Through her experience of teaching yoga, Allison has developed a passion to share her love for yoga so that people can learn how to heal their own bodies through body awareness. Whether you are looking to get a work out, rehabilitate an injury, increase strength, increase balance and flexibility and/or just relax, Allison can help you.
What others say about Allison and her classes...
"This class has been extremely beneficial to help my body recuperate from a number of medical issues including a mastectomy."
"Very relaxing and soothing."
"The classes give me a greater level of energy plus greater flexibility. I have had major back and brain surgery and I love the yoga class. It has me believing that I can still do it."
"I have more flexibility, I am stronger, I have lost weight and it has helped my knee feel better and I am better in-tuned with my body."
"Awesome class, great instructor. Has lots of options for everyone at any level and with any injuries! She really knows what she is talking about."
"I love it! I feel happier and more flexible."
What others say about Allison and her classes...
"This class has been extremely beneficial to help my body recuperate from a number of medical issues including a mastectomy."
"Very relaxing and soothing."
"The classes give me a greater level of energy plus greater flexibility. I have had major back and brain surgery and I love the yoga class. It has me believing that I can still do it."
"I have more flexibility, I am stronger, I have lost weight and it has helped my knee feel better and I am better in-tuned with my body."
"Awesome class, great instructor. Has lots of options for everyone at any level and with any injuries! She really knows what she is talking about."
"I love it! I feel happier and more flexible."
