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Friday, November 28, 2014
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
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
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 92868Grace Walker Physical Therapy
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