Allison Weismann, PT, DPT

Allison Weissman is a physical therapist living in South Florida. For over twenty years, she has specialized in working with children ages 3-22 in both educational and home settings, focusing on functional gait and balance rehabilitation. Allison earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Florida Gulf Coast University in 2024, later on in her career, after receiving her bachelor's in physical therapy from Florida International University. Her clinical passion lies in using therapeutic play to enhance the lives of children with neurological and orthopedic conditions. Allison developed an adaptive physical education curriculum and trained PE teachers how to effectively modify movement activities for children with quadriparesis. In addition, she presented a summary of her doctoral thesis to the Florida PTA, aiming to raise awareness among fellow professionals about pediatric maltreatment. Since April 2025, Allison has been providing continuing education to OTs, PTs, SLPs, and ATPs on pediatric adaptive standing for Rifton's Clinical Education team. She is currently writing additional continuing education courses. Outside of her professional life, Allison rock climbs (indoors) excessively, enjoys hot Pilates and creates gourmet whole food, plant-based meals, and deserts. She is married, has three young-adult children and includes her Goldendoodle as a member of the family.