Allison Bourassa, PT, DPT

Physical Therapy

• Specialty:

  • Physical Therapy

• Call for an Appointment: 

  423-439-8778

• Location(s):

  • BucSports Medicine

Dr. Bourassa serves as an associate professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program at East Tennessee State University. Her primary responsibility involves teaching the neurological track within the DPT program, which encompasses courses in neuroscience and neurorehabilitation. With a wealth of clinical experience, she has worked across various settings, including inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient neurologic, and day rehabilitation settings. Her expertise lies in physical therapy management for individuals affected by neurologic disorders such as brain injury, stroke, Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, and spinal cord injury. Additionally, Dr. Bourassa has received specialized training in physical therapy management for vestibular disorders.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• Residency: Physical Therapy, Brooks Rehabilitation Neurologic Physical Therapy Residency Program, Jacksonville, Florida 
• Doctorate: Physical Therapy, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina
• Undergraduate: Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training, Wingate University, Wingate, North Carolina

CERTIFICATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS

• Board Certified, Neurologic Clinical Specialist
• Certificate, Athletic Training (ATC)
• Certificate, Vestibular Rehabilitation: A Competency Based Course

CLINICAL INTERESTS

• Concussion
• Vestibular conditions
• Stroke

RESEARCH INTERESTS

• Integration of evidence-based practice into patient care
• Concussion management
• Admissions in higher education healthcare programs