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Valerie Yvette Lapena, PT, DPT

20 years or more / Doctor of Physical Therapy

Clinical Specialties:
Geriatric Specialist
Women's Health Specialist
Offers:
Spanish
Focus Areas:
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/
1000 Veteran Bl., Los Angeles, CA 90095

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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 Sciences

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish

Board Certifications

Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Geriatric Physical Therapy
Since May 16, 2004, valid through Jun 29, 2034
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

Other Certifications

Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Certification

Additional Interests

Valerie enjoys raising staghorn ferns and hiking with her family and friends. In addition, she volunteers for Days for Girls to promote awareness around menstrual equity.