Alison McGinnis
Physical Therapist - Chelsea
CLINICAL DIRECTOR
Favorite Race Distance:
5k
Favorite Running Shoe:
Altras
Favorite Sports Team:
UNC
Favorite tendon or ligament:
Patellar Tendon
A Bit About Me
Alison brings over a decade of experience and a deep personal connection to sport to her role as Clinical Director at Finish Line PT’s Chelsea location. A former collegiate pole vaulter and current USATF-certified track and road race official, Alison has spent her entire career working with athletes who love to move, compete, and push themselves to the next level.
Since joining Finish Line PT in 2011, Alison has become known for her thoughtful, biomechanically-driven approach to rehab. She earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Northwestern University and is a Fellow of Applied Functional Science through the Gray Institute. Whether she’s helping someone return to the track, recover from surgery, or simply feel stronger in their daily life, Alison blends expert-level skill with a coaching mindset that motivates and empowers her patients.
FUN FACT: Alison is part of the official NYRR team that times the NYC Marathon every year.
Professional Certifications
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Fellow of Applied Functional Science (FAFS) from the Gray Institute
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Postural Restoration Institute Coursework: Myokinematic Restoration, Pelvis Restoration, Postural Respiration, Cervical Revolution, and Impingement and Instability
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Functional Soft Tissue Transformation Certified
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Functional Range Conditioning (FRC) certified
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Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) Certified Running Coach
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Nike NG 360 Golf Performance Specialist
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APTA Certified Clinical Instructor
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CPR Certified
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USATF Certified Official – Meets include High School Nationals, Penn Relays, Millrose Games, Masters Nationals, NYC Half Marathon, Brooklyn Half Marathon, and the NYC Marathon, among others
