Valerie Hilton graduated with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Puget Sound in 2006. She received a bachelor of science in exercise and movement science and general science from the University of Oregon in 2003. Valerie recently completed an orthopedic residency and became a Board Certified Specialist in Orthopedics in 2009. Valerie has experience working in manual orthopedic therapy, sports rehabilitation, and vestibular dysfunction. Valerie and her husband enjoy backpacking, day-hiking, snow-skiing, water-skiing, and other outdoor activities.