Sunday, December 14, 2014

Grace Walker Compassionate and Empowering Physical Therapist

An accomplished physical therapist, Grace Walker founded an Orange County, California-based physical therapy and pain center. In her role as director of the facility, she delivers a high standard of outpatient care to individuals impacted by conditions like TMJ, sports injuries, incontinence, and spinal pain. Before establishing her own therapy practice, Grace Walker gained hands-on experience in her field as physical therapist and department head with Cigna Health Plan in Westminster, California. In preparation for her career, she studied at the University of British Columbia School of Rehabilitation Medicine, from which she secured her bachelor of science. Later, she enrolled in an orthopedic residency program in Hayward, California. While there, she authored a thesis titled “An Exploratory Study of Patients with Low Back Pain to Determine Possible Precipitating Factors.” More recently, Dr. Walker studied at the Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions in Provo, Utah. She graduated with two doctorates and later completed a Post-doctoral Fellowship at the Gray Institute. Further, she holds certification as a Clinical Nutritionist and a Clinical Master of Herbology from the Natural Healing Institute of Naturopathy in Encinitas, California. Currently, she is working toward her certifications as naturopathic practitioner and nutritional chef at the same institute. A professionally engaged provider, she belongs as member to the American Back Society and the Pelvic Pain Society, among several other organizations.

Wednesday, December 3, 2014

How to get Physical therapy before your insurance benefits run out! Grace Walker Physical Therapist reveals how!

Get Physical Therapy and Treatment before your insurance benefits renew!

For a vast majority of patients, insurance benefits renew at the beginning of the year. That is why it is important to get treatment before the first of the year when your deductible resets.
According to Grace Walker, Physical and Occupational Therapist, our revolutionary treatment programs are helping patients GET BETTER FASTER even if they have tried physical therapy, acupuncture, steroids, or chiropractics before!
Some of our programs include:

Revolutionary 830laser
Kinesiotaping (KTTAPE)
Pressure-Point Release Therapy
FLEX-N-MOVE Program

Most of our treatment programs focus on the ROOT CAUSE of the pain/problem and does NOT wear off like most medicines, electrical stimulation, ultrasound, heat or ice. It focuses on the body's own healing power and accelerates that process leading to long-lasting relief. Patients love it!

Friday, November 28, 2014

What is Degenerative Disc Disease? - Owatonna MN: Community

At Walker Physical Therapy & Pain Center, Grace Walker and her team provide revolutionary pain relief for patients with Degenerative Disc disease.

What is Degenerative Disc Disease? - Owatonna MN: Community: Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) is one of the most common causes of neck and low back pain and is often misunderstood. This leaves the one in …

Grace Walker, Physical Therapist and Published Scholar

Based in Orange, California, Dr. Grace Walker, physical and occupational therapist leads the Walker Physical Therapy & Pain Center. As director and therapist, she maintains a full-service practice that provides rehabilitation for a broad spectrum of musculoskeletal conditions. Techniques utilized include joint and manual deep tissue mobilization, with clinic specialties including occupational therapy and women’s health. Dr. Grace Walker and her team also offer post-surgical rehabilitation services that enable patients to lead healthier, happier lives. Dr. Grace Walker, physical and occupational therapist is respected in her field and has consulted with industry clients on back care and injury prevention since the early 1990s. She has published a number of articles, including The Subjective Evaluation of the TMJ in the May 1992 issue of Impressions Dental Journal. As primary faculty member with Stanford University, she has lectured on "Mobilization of the Thoracic Spine" on numerous occasions over the past two decades. Active in her community, Dr. Walker volunteered for several years with the Costa Mesa Interfaith Shelter. Since 2011, she has undertaken volunteer work with the Heritage Museum in Santa Ana and assisted with the organization's annual festival.

Grace Walker Physical Therapist and Team of Experts in Pain Relief!

Based in Orange, California, Dr. Grace Walker serves as Director, Physical and Occupational therapist with the Walker Physical Therapy and Pain Center. She and her staff offer clients a full range of rehabilitation services, including sports enhancement and occupational therapy. Dr. Grace Walker and her team of physical therapists are experts in pain relief and use revolutionary treatments including hands on Pressure Point releases, Kinesiotaping, ML830 laser, and Flex N Move programs.. A focus is on enabling people to recover full use of their bodies and return to active, healthy lifestyles. Dr. Walker earned her bachelor’s degree at the University of British Columbia’s School of Rehabilitation Medicine, Physical Therapy, and Occupational Therapy, and pursued an Orthopedic Residency in Hayward, California. offering a thesis titled, “An Exploratory Study of Patients with Low Back Pain to Determine Possible Precipitating Factors.” She subsequently completed doctoral programs in Physical and Occupational therapy at the Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions in Utah, offering a thesis on Glucosamine and Chondroitin. Additionally, Dr. Walker in order to add Wellness to her practice, has achieved Certification as a Holistic Healthcare Practitioner after a Certification In Nutrition,a Master of Herbology and a Master of Aromatherapy from the Natural Healing Institute of Naturopathy in Encinitas, California. Dr. Walker is currently working on her Certified Nutritional Chef program.

Grace Walker Physical Therapist and Inventor of Mob-assager

Grace Walker completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Physical and Occupational Therapy from the University of British Columbia’s School of Rehabilitation Medicine, Grace Walker, D.P.T., O.T.D. She then spent several years practicing in Canada and California. later, Dr. Grace Walker graduated from a one year Orthopedic Residency in Kaiser Hayward, California, December 1982.Dr. Walker went on to establish the Walker Physical Therapy and Pain Center in Orange, California.Today, Dr. Walker provides a host of services to her patients, including pain relief treatments for the neck, back, knee, shoulder and jaw, sports rehabilitation, and balance and fall prevention for general balance disorders as well as vestibular diagnoses. In addition to her Doctoral degrees in Physical and Occupational therapy, she did her Post Doctoral studies with Gray Institute focusing on Functional Training. Dr.Walker is certified by the Natural Healing Institute of Naturopathy as a Holistic Healthcare Practitioner. Dr. Walker has also earned certification as a Clinical Nutritionist and Aromatherapist, as well as designation as a Clinical Master of Herbology. A prolific researcher and writer, she has also been issued a U.S. patent for her spinal and soft tissue mobilizer.(see pictures uploaded)When she is not attending to her patients or advancing her training and education, Dr. Grace Walker, physical and occupational therapist,enjoys several hobbies and engages in numerous volunteer initiatives, including the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women and Stop Hunger Now. The mother of four children, she lives in the Orange County area with her family and puppy.

Grace Walker Physical Therapist and Volunteer in Orange County

After completing her Bachelor’s Degree in Physical and Occupational Therapy from the University of British Columbia’s School of Rehabilitation Medicine, Grace Walker, D.P.T., O.T.D., spent several years practicing in Canada and California. She then graduated from a one year Orthopedic Residency in Kaiser Hayward, California, December 1982, Grace Walker established the Walker Physical Therapy and Pain Center in Orange, California.Today, Dr. Walker provides a host of services to her patients, including pain relief treatments for the neck, back, knee, shoulder and jaw, sports rehabilitation, and balance and fall prevention for general balance disorders as well as vestibular diagnoses. In addition to her Doctoral degrees in Physical and Occupational therapy, she did her Post Doctoral studies with Gray Institute focusing on Functional Training. Dr.Walker is certified by the Natural Healing Institute of Naturopathy as a Holistic Healthcare Practitioner. Dr. Walker has also earned certification as a Clinical Nutritionist and Aromatherapist, as well as designation as a Clinical Master of Herbology. A prolific researcher and writer, she has also been issued a U.S. patent for her spinal and soft tissue mobilizer.(see pictures uploaded)When she is not attending to her patients or advancing her training and education, Dr. Grace Walker, physical and occupational therapist,enjoys several hobbies and engages in numerous volunteer initiatives, including the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women and Stop Hunger Now.(see picture upload) The mother of four children, she lives in the Orange County area with her family and puppy.

Education:

University of British Columbia

School of Rehabilitation Medicine:Physical and Occupational Therapy

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Villanova University

COPE certified health coach

Jan 2014 - October 2014 | Villanova, PA, US

Natural Healing Institute of Naturopathy

Holistic health Care Practitioner

Sep 2011 - Nov 2013 | Encinitas, CA, US

Experience:

Walker Physical therapy and Pain Center, physical and occupational therapy

Director, Physical therapist, Occupational therapist, Holistic Healthcare Practitioner

| Orange, CA, US

About Grace Walker Physical Therapist

The author of numerous articles, presentations, and lectures related to physical therapy, Grace Walker, physical and occupational therapist, practices in Orange County, California, at the center she opened more than 30 years ago. The Walker Physical Therapy and Pain Center helps patients with affordable pain relief in a wide range of ailments, including pain from on-the-job, sports, and other injuries as well as postsurgical pain. Patients also visit Grace Walker physical therapist and Holistic Health Care practitioner, to consult on nutrition, women’s health issues, ergonomics, holistic healing, and aromatherapy.

While Dr. Walker’s lectures and presentations have primarily focused on topics related to physical rehabilitation, such as treatment of various types of pain, treatment of the foot and ankle, and issues associated with the cervical and lumbar spine, she has also lectured on cervical dysfunction and urinary incontinence, as well as how to grow one’s private practice. In addition to maintaining a busy practice and giving presentations and lectures,Grace has published four papers, one of which is peer reviewed.

Grace Walker’s lectures, writings, and presentations are a more formal way she shares her learning and experience with others in her field. She also mentors students and interns in the orthopedic outpatient setting, sharing her expertise in a hands-on manner not always suitable for the lecture hall.

Call for an appointment at Walker Physical Therapy and Pain Center : 714-997-5518

1111 W. Town and Country Rd. Ste. #1, Orange, Ca 92868
Grace Walker Physical Therapy