About Me

Meet Molly Allison

Molly Allison, M.S. OTR/L, CHT, SMS

I am a Board Certified Hand to Shoulder Therapist with a background that spans both orthopedic trauma and repetitive stress injuries. Much of my career was at Harborview Medical Center, Seattle’s Level 1 Trauma Hospital. I then segued into starting my own private practice, with an emphasis on overuse injuries.

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Molly Allison, occupational therapist, Certified Hand Therapist, and Structural Medicine Specialist

Accomplishments

I’ve consulted to musicians in the Seattle Symphony, worked with Olympic Athlete Medalists and High Level Tech Experts. My patients rely heavily on their tools…their arms. I pride myself on my unique approach to guiding my patients back to pain-free function.

  • Two Time Selected Speaker: International Fascia Research Conference
  • Two Time Recipient: Outstanding Private Practice Award, Washington State
  • Co-Author, with Dr Ericson, Hand Surgeon: Repetitive Stress Treatment in Ehlers-Danlos Patients
  • Co-Presenter, Tom Myers, International Upper Extremity Fascia Network Course
  • Owner, Founder: Holistic Orthopedics
  • Advanced Master’s Thesis: Upper Extremity Cumulative Trauma Prevention in Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury: Examining National Trends in Prevention of Pain & Pathologies.
  • Internationally Certified in Structural Medicine
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Certifications & Degrees

  • Licensed Occupational Therapy degree, University of Washington
  • Advanced Master’s of Occupational Therapy, University of Washington
  • Board Certification, Certified Hand to Shoulder Therapist
  • International Board Certification in Structural Medicine

Clinical Experience

  • 15 years working as a Clinical Specialist at Harborview Medical Center, a Level 1 Trauma Hospital in Seattle, Washington: Burn Unit, In-patient Rehab, Spinal Cord, Traumatic Brain Injury, Orthopedic Trauma, Outpatient Ortho-Hand Clinic
  • 15 years, Owner, Founder of Holistic Orthopedics, Outpatient Occupational & Physical Therapy
  • Fieldwork Mentor / Teacher
  • Author and Public Speaker in the field of Occupational Therapy, Structural Medicine, Hand to Shoulder Therapy: Local, State and International Presenter
  • Consultant for professional musicians, athletes and those working in the tech industry
  • On-site Ergonomic Assessments for professionals who require demanding upper extremity function

My Process

Working with Me

Tailored treatment to your specific scenario.

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1 Consultation

Contact me through the website via email.

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2 First Session

The initial evaluation will be remote. I will take a medical history, learn about your concerns and the demands of your work or leisure. I will gauge your myofascial length & range of motion, determining anatomical restrictions that inhibit your work or leisure activities.

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3 Treatment Plan

Ongoing care can either be remote or in person. You may require a home program, hands-on body work or a combination.

Ready when you are

Let’s talk about what you want to get back to.

Start with a conversation about what’s getting in the way and what meaningful progress would look like for you.

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