About Valerie Phelps, _{PT, ScD, OCS, FAAOMPT}

Dr. Phelps graduated with a degree in physical therapy from the University of Minnesota in 1981. She was certified by the International Academy of Orthopedic Medicine (IAOM) in orthopedic manual therapy in 1989, and became an international instructor for the IAOM in 1994. Dr. Phelps became a Board-Certified Orthopedic Specialist (OCS), through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties in 2003. She has served as a Fellow with the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT) since 2004. She graduated with a terminal professional degree, a Doctor of Science (ScD) in Physical Therapy from Texas Tech University in December 2011. Along with being the founder and current senior faculty of the IAOM-US, she has lectured throughout the United States and Europe. Dr. Phelps has co-authored several books, book chapters, and numerous peer review journal articles. She is the founder of, and currently practices at, Advanced Physical Therapy in Anchorage.

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Advanced Physical Therapy has locations in Anchorage, Wasilla, Fairbanks, Soldotna and Seward, Alaska. Their mission is to help patients get rid of the aches and pains that keep them from being active and enjoying their lives. Their practitioners are dedicated to identifying solutions that will provide immediate and long-term relief for patients’ conditions, whether it’s old or new. The physical therapist at Advanced Physical Therapy are excited to see patients achieve health, wellness and fitness goals.

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