MEET VALERIE
Valerie Harris
PT, DPT, OCS, RCST, CPT
Dr. Harris has been practicing physical therapy for over 40 years treating highly complex musculoskeletal conditions across the lifespan from pediatrics to geriatrics. She is a dedicated advocate who believes strongly in creating a productive team effort between physician, therapist, and patient to achieve the best outcomes. When you work with Valerie, you’re getting a determined and compassionate partner who is committed to helping you not only get back on track and pain-free in the short term, but also help you establish the strength and stability that will serve you well into the future.
CLINICAL APPROACH
Dr. Harris understands that the complex diagnoses of her patients may often feel daunting or insurmountable. From her very first session with you, her aim is to create an environment of both calm and purpose as co-create your therapeutic journey together. Along the way, she’ll conduct a holistic analysis of the systems that are interconnected with your pain and/or dysfunction and identify the primary drivers of that dysfunction that need to be addressed therapeutically. Dr. Harris firmly believes that it is never too late to address the challenges you might be facing in your diagnosis. Together, you’ll develop the plan and tools to optimize your function in the near term while getting you to the stronger, more stable self you deserve to be.
CONTINUING EDUCATION & BEYOND
As both a clinician and educator Valerie is passionate about learning and continues to take numerous postgraduate courses in orthopedic manual therapy. Dr. Harris has post graduate certificates from Discover Physio, Integrated Manual Therapy Solutions, the Institute of Physical Art, and is a certified Advanced Hip Clinician through the Hospital for Special Surgery.
CLINICAL SPECIALTIES
Postural Control in Aging Populations
Gait Dysfunction
Foot and Ankle Pathology
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
2021 LSVT BIG Certified Clinician
2020 Stillpoint Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy Certified
2014 HSS Rehabilitation Hip Preservation Certified Clinician Recertified 2018
2012 The Discover Physio Series
2003 Certified Pilates for Rehabilitation Polestar
2002 Board Certified in Orthopedics, re-certified 2012 and 2022
2005 Doctorate in Physical Therapy, Touro College
2001 Advanced Masters in Clinical Orthopedics
1984 BS Upstate Medical Center
WHAT CLIENTS ARE SAYING:
“Valerie is an incredible healer. I call her a healer because she not only fixes your physical ailments but also changes the way you tackle life. I’ve gone to see her after two major surgeries, my husband's tennis and arm injuries, and now even for my 8yr olds back injury. She worked miracles on my child- fixed her back injury and helped her get back to being a carefree and happy child again.”
— SOPHIA H.
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