Alissa Thompson

Alissa Thompson, PTA, BA
Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education, PTA Program
(515) 643-6773
athompson2@mercydesmoines.org

Office Location
B1-303

Mailing Address
Mercy College of Health Sciences
928 6th Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309

Year started at Mercy College: 2019

Education

• Bachelor of Arts in Dance, University of Iowa (2004)

• Associate of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant, Mercy College of Health Sciences (2011)

Department

• Physical Therapist Assistant

Professional Memberships

• American Physical Therapy Association

• Aquatic Therapy and Rehab Institute

• Kinesio Taping Association

Clinical Field Experience

• PTA at MercyOne Des Moines Riverside Rehabilitation for 8 years.
• I worked in both the aquatic and clinic settings helping patients with orthopedic and neurological conditions.

Certifications

• APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor - Level 2
• Aquatic Therapy and Rehab Institute Certified
• Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner

Advice to Students/Favorite Quote:

• "Be brave enough to be bad at something new." - Jon Acuff