​​Alison is a life long dogaholic, passionate about animal welfare, who spent 15 years working in rehoming charities, mainly with dogs, but also cats, horses, farm animals, rabbits and other small pets. Alison is experienced at handling animals who are scared, aggressive or in pain and has personally fostered and adopted multiple rescue dogs of different breed types, including collies, terrier crosses, and a lurcher.

Alison is a canine massage specialist, having completed the two year Clinical Canine Massage Practitioner course with the Canine Massage Therapy Centre. Alison then studied Veterinary Physiotherapy at the University of Nottingham, achieving a Masters degree with distinction. This is a level 7 qualification and the highest level of training available in this field.

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Alison is a member of NAVP (National Association of Veterinary Physiotherapists, Category 1) and the Canine Massage Guild. As a requirement of membership Alison attends regular continuing professional development to increase her knowledge and keep skills up to date.

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In addition to her mobile practice founded in 2018, Alison worked for four years in the physio team in a large referral hospital, collaborating closely with orthopaedic and neurological veterinary specialists, gaining an in-depth understanding of a wide range of conditions, and experience of more unusual and challenging cases, from acute onset and hospitalisation to long term outcomes.

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Alison has trained and competed in agility since 2005 with eight different dogs, taking her from Elementary (now called Grade 1) to Grade 6, and qualifying for several national finals. Alison and her Border Collie, Herbie, qualified for the Novice Cup agility at Crufts in two consecutive years, and finished second overall in 2018.

With such a strong interest in the sport, Alison has worked with many championship level agility competitors, Crufts and Olympia finalists and winners, including treating several GB squad dogs. Alison is especially proud to have been Dave Munnings' amazing dog Fame's therapist throughout multiple UK achievements and both their FCI Agility World Championship medals.

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Alison has also taken part in many other dog sports and disciplines including canicross, obedience, rally, scentwork and herding sheep, and treated many dogs who enjoy these activities.