Manion is an Advance Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with over 25 years of pediatric clinical experience. During her doctoral studies at Loyola University, she researched the comorbidities of obesity and asthma and their affects on quality of life.

Dr. Manion has presented her research nationally as well as internationally. She is also a medical round table member for Pathways Awareness, which provides families and health care professionals worldwide with information and resources to help children achieve their full potential. Her research interest include obesity, asthma, quality of life, breastfeeding, and gun violence.

Dr. Manion has done medical volunteer work in Belize, Central America and Ghana, West Africa.