Aurora Gargagliano, PT, DPT

Aurora Gargagliano, PT, DPT

  • Specialty

    Physical Therapy

  • Location

    South Anchorage

  • Education

    Doctor of Physical Therapy (2018)
    Nova Southeastern University
    Fort Lauderdale, FL

About

Aurora Gargagliano is a licensed physical therapist who was born and raised in Alaska. Her background is diverse as she has experience not just in orthopedics but also in pediatrics and acute care. She draws on her experience and background to help Alaskans achieve their goals after an orthopedic injury.

In orthopedic rehabilitation, Aurora works with patients across the age spectrum and enjoys working one on one with each patient to achieve their goals. She is committed to providing patient-centered care by providing education and individualized treatments that integrate evidence-based practice. She works hard to develop a partnership with each patient she treats while the tools for independence.

Aurora holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and a bachelor’s in Health Science with a minor in Psychology from the University of Alaska Anchorage.

When not helping Alaskans improve their quality of life, Aurora enjoys traveling and year-round biking. When she isn’t out and about, she will probably be found in her garden or trying new recipes.

  • SPECIAL INTERESTS

    Orthopedics, Sports Medicine

  • ADDITIONAL EDUCATION

    B.S. Health Science, Minor in Psychology (2015)
    University of Alaska Anchorage
    Anchorage, AK

  • CERTIFICATIONS

    State of Alaska Licensed Physical Therapist
    Functional Dry Needling Level 1 (Kinetacore)
    McKenzie Institute Part A: Lumbar Spine
    American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AED/CPR) Certification
    American & Alaska Physical Therapy Association

  • VOLUNTEER WORK

    Walk for Autism, Davie, Florida
    Boating Bash for Disabilities, Boca Raton
    Nova Southeastern University Pediatrics Club Member

Questions?

The OPA team includes Alaska’s leading specialists and offers some of the latest, most advanced treatment procedures available today.

OPA treats a wide variety of conditions and offers comprehensive treatment options — including many non-surgical solutions, minimally invasive arthroscopies (repairs), and total joint replacement.

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