Alyson is amazing! She is knowledgeable, patient, and professional. She truly cares about her patients’ wellbeing and progress. I believe I am getting better because of her dedication and support. I would definitely recommend Alyson to family and friends!

May 6, 2026

Alyson has an amazing ability to find and loosen the tight muscles and tendons. I feel like I make great improvement every time she works on me.

January 9, 2026

Appreciated how personal and considerate she was during our PT time

December 18, 2025

Very friendly and informative

September 18, 2025

Alyson did a great job providing quality care and was great to interact with. I appreciate that she met me where I was at and selected appropriate therapy that was at my level of ability and pain tolerance.

June 27, 2025

Alyson is a great PT provider and I would highly recommend to anyone needing assistance with back pain or mobility issues.

June 27, 2025

Alyson is very personable and knowledgeable, too. When I have a session with her, not only do I leave feeling physically better, but mentally, too. She is always professional in her interactions, but makes you feel like a friend, not just a "client."

February 6, 2025

I appreciated Alison giving me a couple tips on how to position myself on some of the exercises and her explaining how it will help to work through them more effectively. I felt very comfortable, asking her questions and her giving me thorough answers. I would definitely recommend Allison to family and friends.

October 18, 2024

Allison is an asset to the physical therapy department in Somerset. She is professional, very knowledgeable and genuinely cares about her patients.

September 13, 2024

Was extremely helpful in correcting some of my techniques. Showed me some new things to strengthen as well!

September 4, 2024

She’s knowledgeable and friendly. She breaks everything so you under stand it simply.

July 31, 2024

Alyson was great! She's very knowledgeable and good at explaining what's she's doing so you actually understand. She strikes a great balance between being nice and supportive but also being firm about what needs to happen to make progress.

July 30, 2024

She seemed very attentive and corrected me in my technique when necessary.

May 29, 2024

Alyson was great. She walked me through everything she planned before and during our session. She provided encouragement and extra exercises I can use to strengthen other parts of my leg to help with my knee.

May 11, 2024

She's very good at explaining things and my knee felt much better after the massage and exercises.

April 1, 2024

Alyson is very knowledgeable about the physiological functionality of the body and potential solutions to correct. Her compassion is evident with her patients.

March 12, 2024

I have enjoyed working with Alyson. She is very personable and seems to have a genuine interest in my outcome.

February 27, 2024

Alyson always helpful, professional and knowledgeable.

February 7, 2024

Alyson always gets me fixed up and she very good at her job, she very good with people. Every time I’m at pt everyone is always good to and with the customers from the time I check in until I leave everyone’s nice!

January 18, 2024

It was nice to work with Alyson again. She was warm and welcoming, helped keep me focused and at the same time continue conversation. It was a great re-introduction to the pool.

January 6, 2024

Alyson was great! She explained things clearly, watched my form to make sure I was doing exercises correctly and she was very nice and friendly.

November 1, 2023

Alyson is a superlative PT tech. She is knowledgeable, well organized, engaging, positive, and above all kind. "Awesome" is the word I'd use to describe her performance.

October 17, 2023

She is very thorough and does an excellent job

September 14, 2023

About

Medical Interests

General Orthopedics

Joined McFarland Clinic

February 2008

Languages Spoken

English

Education & Professional Certification

Certifications

State of Iowa Licensure; Astym certified

Education

PTA/AS, Indian Hills Community College, Ottumwa, IA

Internship

Mahaska County Hospital, Oskaloosa, IA; VA Hospital, Knoxville, IA; SE IA Physical Therapy, Ottumwa, IA