Yadira Wood, MPT, B.S.

Yadira Wood is a licensed physical therapist and educator with a strong foundation in both clinical care and academic instruction. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training and a Master in Physical Therapy, bringing diverse experience across orthopedic, pediatric, acute care, rehabilitation settings, as well as in education.

Yadira’s career began in hands-on patient care, where she developed a deep passion for functional recovery and long-term wellness. She began her work in the outpatient orthopedic and sports medicine setting, allowing her to work with various groups of athletes. She transitioned from orthopedics to acute care, rehabilitation, and pediatrics, where she gained experience with a variety of orthopedic and neurological conditions. Her work with a wide range of populations—from pediatrics to aging adults—shaped her approach to rehabilitation, emphasizing not just recovery, but improved quality of life via functional lifelong gains.In recent years, Yadira transitioned into education, where she teaches Biology, Spanish, and Anatomy and Physiology at the secondary level. She has also led student enrichment programs such as HOSA–Health Occupation Students of America, encouraging the next generation to explore careers in healthcare.Whether in the classroom or through continuing education content, Yadira remains committed to evidence-based practice, emerging research, and promoting overall health and wellness.

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Planners and Reviewers
Dorothy Caputo, MA, BSN, RN (President, AKH Inc.)
Michele Bielarski, RN (Reviewer)

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