Alison graduated in Physiotherapy from the University of Liverpool in 2000 and worked initially in the NHS where she specialised in musculoskeletal and sports injuries. From there she has worked as a Senior Physiotherapist in private practice, for the Ministry of Defence and within local and county Rugby Union. She has an MSc in Sports and Exercise Medicine from Barts and the London Medical school in 2008, including modules on sports injury assessment, treatment and rehabilitation, and podiatry and biomechanics. In addition to this Alison is accredited to the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists interested in Sports and Exercise Medicine at Silver level.  Alison's special interests remain in Rugby, and also in Trampolining and Gymnastics.