Valerie Yvette Lapena, PT, DPT
20 years or more / Doctor of Physical Therapy
- Clinical Specialties:
- Geriatric Specialist
- 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 Geriatrics Pelvic Health
1 Practice Location
UCLA Rehabilitation Services
https://www.uclahealth.org/rehab/Translation services available upon request
About
Valerie Yvette Lapena, PT, DPT
Valerie Lapena, PT, DPT (she/her/hers) is a physical therapist working for the UCLA Health System with Board Certifications in geriatric and pelvic health physical therapy. Since 2013, Valerie has focused her clinical practice on pelvic health rehabilitation for adults including bladder, bowel and sexual dysfunctions, persistent pelvic and abdominal pain, gender-affirming care, as well as prenatal and postpartum care.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 SciencesLanguages Spoken
- Spanish
Board Certifications
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Geriatric Physical Therapy
Since May 16, 2004, valid through Feb 27, 2026
Certificate Number: 8013
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Women’s Health Physical Therapy
Since Jun 30, 2021, valid through Jun 29, 2031
Certificate Number: WH210020