Allie Moore is part of the 2026 class for NCEA Distinguished Alumni, being named to the Health Services category.

"Allie Moore has had an exemplary career in physical therapy since graduating from Auburn as a student-athlete.  During her time at Auburn, she was a reining athlete that garnered recognition athletically, academically, and in the community.  During her professional career she has demonstrated that she is a leader within her industry.  She has been a practicing physical therapist, a teacher, and involved in her community.  She has been promoted throughout her career to take on bigger leadership roles and has been elected to leadership roles by her peers.  Moore has represented herself, Auburn and the NCEA well during her professional career."

Academic Success

• B.S. Exercise Science; Summa Cum Laude (Auburn, 2016)
• B.S. Physical Activity & Health: Fitness, Conditioning, & Performance; Summa Cum Laude (Auburn, 2016)
• Doctor of Physical Therapy (The Ohio State University, 2019)
• NCEA Academic Honor Roll (2013-14, 2014-15, 2015-16)
• NCEA First Team Academic All American (2014-15, 2015-16)
• NCEA Elite Equestrian (2015, 2016)
• SEC Scholar Athlete of the Year (2015)
• Auburn University Women’s Scholar Athlete of the Year (2015)

Athletic Success

• NCEA National Championship Team member (2013, 2016)
• SEC Championship Team member (2016)
• All-SEC Team (Reining) 2014-15
• All-America Team, Honorable Mention (Reining) 2014-15

Service

• Auburn SAAC Member (2013-2016)
• Auburn Leadership Institute Mentor (2014-2016)
• Classroom Volunteer—Ogletree Elementary School (2013-2016)
• Volunteer—Buckeye Kidsport (Gymnastics class for children with disabilities; 2016-2018)

Post-Graduate Success

• Physical Therapist, working primarily with patients in the acute care setting
• Promoted to Rehabilitation Program Coordinator for General Medicine/General Surgery at OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital (2023)
• Within Program Coordinator role, directly responsible for advancement of clinical practice within rehab department in designated service lines, working on projects and advancement within multi-disciplinary teams (physicians, nurses, care management) to improve quality of care and patient experience
• Chair member/President, Physical Therapy Shared Governance (2022, elected by peers)
• American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Certified Clinical Instructor
• Served as clinical instructor for several Doctor of Physical Therapy students completing their clinical rotations
• APTA Harker Intern in Government Affairs (2019)
• Ohio Federal Affairs Liaison (2022, 2023; nominated position)—attended meetings with APTA to gain insight on federal advocacy efforts, reported back to Ohio Physical Therapy Association State Affairs Committee to ensure alignment/identify opportunities for collaboration
• Attendee/Leader at APTA Capitol Hill Day (2023), met with Senators and Representatives to discuss physical therapy practice and barriers to care