Valerie Lapena, PT, DPT, WCS, PRPC

UCLA Rehab (Westwood Clinic)

Valerie Lapena, PT, DPT (she/her) is a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Women's Health Physical Therapy and holds a Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Certification from the Herman Wallace Institute. Since 2013, she has provided comprehensive pelvic health rehabilitation, addressing conditions including bladder, bowel, and sexual dysfunctions, persistent abdominopelvic pain as well as prenatal and postpartum care. She has cultivated a specialized focus on gender-affirming care, recognizing the profound impact of pelvic health physical therapy on the lives of individuals navigating their transition journeys.