We had the good fortune of connecting with Allison Alexander and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Allison, what is the most important factor behind your success?
One of the core values of our practice is listening to the concerns and needs of the families we work with and empowering them to be advocates for the change they want to see. We give them practical ways to see the changes they’re looking for and make sure their health and wellness is addressed. The parents are our patients just as much as the babies are, and often they’re the ones overlooked in our field.

Alright, so for those in our community who might not be familiar with your business, can you tell us more?
We really expected to start small and grow slowly over time so it was really surprising to us in a pandemic to see how things took off right away. We’ve had to change and adjust as we go. We opened a clinic this year which was a really big, exciting step in being able to see more families each day.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
My family loves the Detroit River Walk. There are so many great spots to stop, play, eat, and all ages can have a great time. The DIA and Outdoor Adventure Center are favorite locations for a family, and we always have fun at the Science Center. The local restaurants are incredible, but there are also some great food trucks and festivals if you want to be more spontaneous.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
Jennifer Tow is someone who has been invaluable in teaching both of the providers in our practice. Not just in courses but in ongoing mentorship. She’s always available for questions and has a unique insight into complex cases that gives important perspective. As someone who has so many years of experience in our field, it has been invaluable to learn from her.

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