Dr. Valerie Harris

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

Parkinson’s Disease

Gait Dysfunction

TMD-TMJ

Scoliosis – Adult

Hip Pathology

Foot and Ankle Pathology

Craniosacral Therapy

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:

Therapist working on patients foot position

“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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