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Valerie Yvette Lapena, PT, DPT

20 years or more / Doctor of Physical Therapy

Clinical Specialties:
Women's Health Specialist
Offers:
Spanish
Areas of Focus:
Balance
Geriatrics
Incontinence
Orthopaedics
Pelvic Health

Practice Description: Clinical Interests: Balance dysfunction, osteoporosis, constipation, urinary and fecal incontinence, as they relate to the geriatric population Postpartum rehab, pelvic pain, sexual dysfunction, constipation, urinary and fecal incontinence, as they relate to the pelvic floor, pelvis and abdomen.

Member: APTA Pelvic Health APTA Geriatrics

1 Practice Location

UCLA Rehabilitation Services

https://www.uclahealth.org/rehab/
1000 Veteran Bl., Los Angeles, CA 90095

Translation services available upon request


About

Valerie Yvette Lapena, PT, DPT

Since 1998, Valerie has worked in the outpatient setting serving the orthopedic and geriatric populations at the UCLA Rehabilitation Services. Valerie is board-certified in both Women's Health and Geriatric Physical Therapy. Since 2013, Valerie has developed her clinical practice in women’s and men’s pelvic health rehabilitation.

Professional Education

Bachelor of Science Physiological Sciences and Psychology, UCLA Master of Physical Therapy, Western University of Health Sciences Doctor of Physical Therapy, Western University of Health Sciences

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish

Board Certifications

Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Women’s Health Physical Therapy
Since Jun 30, 2021, valid through Jun 29, 2031
Certificate Number: WH210020

Other Certifications

Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Certification

Additional Interests

Valerie enjoys biking, hiking and gardening with her family on weekends. In addition, she volunteers for Days for Girls and Girl Scouts.