User:Tony Varela
Name[edit | edit source]
Tony Varela, DPT, PhD, OCS, FAAOMPT
About Me[edit | edit source]
Dr. Varela brings 20 yrs of experience in musculoskeletal health including pain management to the School of Physical Therapy. His professional and teaching principles were paved through residency and fellowship, grounded in rich patient experiences, and reinforced by serving the complex patient with either chronic pain, cancer, or mental health concerns. Tony also engages in health promotion and wellness to improve the the experience and quality of life of those with non-communicable diseases while they age. He believes there is a better version of our selves ready to push through. This working philosophy is underscored when helping people aspire toward meaningful movement and specific goals despite managing pain, dysfunction, and disability. He brings the concept of empowerment to life with an understanding of the mind-body connection through the positive psychology of discipline, resilience, an self-efficacy to the classroom.
Education[edit | edit source]
- Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy
- Master of Health Science
- Doctor of Physical Therapy
- PhD in Human Behaviors
Professional Affiliations[edit | edit source]
- Member of The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
- Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy (FAAOMPT)
- Manual Therapy Certified (MTC)
- Dry Needling Certified
- Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT)
- Certified Cancer Specialist
