Allison LaRussa

Allison LaRussa is the Associate Vice President of Health and Wellness at The Wright Center, where she merges therapeutic art activities, movement and mindfulness, as well as education and awareness related to mental health. Allison’s own personal journey through PTSD, an eating disorder, and substance use disorder has deeply inspired her purpose and work. She began her career in the mental health field in 2015, and has worked in the healthcare field for over two decades. Allison is extremely passionate in providing safe spaces where individuals can explore their bodies and minds, through a trauma competent lens within creativity, movement and wellness. She meets each individual exactly where they are, while mindfully encouraging them to thrive into their most authentic selves. Allison holds her B.A. from Marywood University, and several certifications, including Opening Minds Through Art facilitator, Registered Yoga, Pilates and Fitness Instructor, Mental Health First Aid Adult and Yo