Dr. Richard Wright grew up in Albuquerque, New Mexico playing football, baseball, basketball, threw shot and discus in high school. He attended the University of New Mexico (UNM), where he obtained a bachelor's degree in Plant and Animal Biology with a Minor in Chemistry and was recognized for his academic achievements through the National Honor Society, Phi Sigma Theta. He then went on to work for ACC Healthcare working alongside MDs, RNs, and dentists and traveled the United States assisting in providing for the medical and dental needs of the military. Dr. Wright received a second Bachelor's in Human Biology while attending the University of Western States (UWS) where he also received a Masters degree in Sports and Exercise Science. Richard went on to earn his Doctorate in Chiropractic from UWS . While at UWS, Richard was a class representative, served as the vice president of the neurology club and was also honored on Dean's List for academic honors. While in school Richard trained for and competed in a physique show. Richard practices an evidence-informed approach to care utilizing many cutting edge techniques. He coaches corrective exercise with an approach that encourages people to quickly return to the activities they love. He is proficient in many manual therapy techniques using instrumented assisted techniques, cupping, pin and stretch and various other rehab procedures. Outside of clinic, Richard is also an anatomy professor at College of the Redwoods. He feels that the relationship between anatomy and clinical skills are closely related. Richard is an avid outdoors-man and when he's not taking time out to keep up with the current research, he can be found backpacking, fishing, hiking, meditating, or working out.
