Alana N Harrison, PNP

Alana Harrison, PNP-BC, is a board-certified pediatric nurse practitioner specializing in general neurology, with particular interests in complex headache management and adolescent epilepsy. Driven by a passion for patient autonomy, she focuses on delivering comprehensive, multidisciplinary care that supports young patients and their families.

She holds a Certificate of Added Qualification in Headache Medicine from the National Headache Foundation and performs specialized interventional procedures for headaches, including nerve blocks and Botox. In addition to her headache practice, she participates in a multidisciplinary clinic for chronic concussion care. She also works within a specialized healthcare transition clinic for epilepsy, where she supports young adults as they navigate the move from pediatric to adult neurology, fostering their independence and long-term health maintenance.

Ms. Harrison earned her undergraduate and graduate degrees in Child Development and Spanish from Tufts University. She then completed her registered nursing degree at the University of California San Francisco and went on to receive her Master’s degree in Nursing from the Medical University of South Carolina. Prior to joining UVA Health, she spent several years providing pediatric neurology care in Miami, Florida, gaining valuable experience in both private practice and a major teaching hospital, alongside additional work in pediatric primary care.

Originally born and raised in central Massachusetts, Ms. Harrison was thrilled to relocate to Charlottesville, an area she has always considered "home" and where most of her family resides. She currently lives in Charlottesville with her two sons. Outside of her clinical practice, she enjoys reading, exploring the local restaurant scene, practicing meditation, and engaging in Buddhist studies.