Matthew Wood, Physical Therapist
Matthew Wood, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, B. Osteopathy
Matthew has dedicated his 20+-year career to getting people moving better. He practiced and taught Osteopathy in his native Australia before adding Physical Therapy to his clinical arsenal upon moving to the United States. After graduating from PT school, Matthew completed a rigorous Residency and Fellowship in Orthopedic Manual Therapy through the Ola Grimsby Institute, for whom he currently serves as an instructor in manual therapy. He has worked with athletes – from eight-year old soccer and T-ball enthusiasts to professional skiers, footballers, NBA players and a stable of college athletes – in Australia, Canada and the United States. He continues to seek out and embrace new methods of improving health and performance.
- Physical Therapist
- Doctor of Physical Therapy
- Board Certified Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy
- Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists
- Bachelor of Clinical Applied Science, Bachelor of Osteopathic Science
- Instructor, Ola Grimsby Institute
Education and Certifications:
- Bachelor of Clinical Applied Science, Bachelor of Osteopathic Science * RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia (2002)
- Doctorate in Physical Therapy * University of Washington (2015)
- Residency in Orthopedic Manual Therapy * Ola Grimsby Institute (2017)
- Certified in Blood Flow Restriction Therapy (2018)
- Fellowship of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT – 2020)
- Board Certified Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy (OCS – 2020)
Teacher and Clinical Coach:
- Lecturer in Osteopathic Principles, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia 2006
- Clinical Supervisor, RMIT Osteopathic Teaching Clinic, 2005-2007
- Instructor, Ola Grimsby Institute, 2011 – present