Christina Wright, PT, DPT
Clinical Assistant Professor
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Biography
Christina Wright joined OCU as core faculty of the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program in January of 2020, in preparation for the inaugural DPT class. Christina spent her career prior to OCU with Stephenson Cancer Center and OU Physicians’ Urogynecology Clinic, focusing primarily on pelvic health PT for cancer survivors. Her passion for combining biology with psychosocial factors in clinic came from the cancer survivor population. Her love for these patients inspired her to get certification in sexuality education and counseling, to adjunct her treatment approaches for these individuals.
Education and National Certifications
- 2002: BA, Baylor University
- 2015: DPT, OUHSC
- 2014: CLT – Certified Lymphedema Therapist, Norton School of Lymphedema Therapy
- 2017: Certificate of Achievement in Pelvic Physical Therapy, Academy of Pelvic Health CAPP-Pelvic
- 2019: Sexuality Education and Counseling Certificate, University of Michigan
Teaching Interests
- Pelvic Health
- Human Sexuality and Sexual Dysfunction
- Psychosocial considerations of clinical care
- Wellness
- Behavioral and Lifestyle aspects of PT intervention
Current Research/Scholarly Interest
- Mentoring and supporting DPT students
- Service Learning in PT education
- The psychology of Physical Therapy intervention
- Faculty Advisor for DPT Student Executive Council
Awards, Recognition, and Service
- Founder and Board member of Oklahoma Pelvic Health Association
- Regular volunteer and speaker for Project31 – Breast Cancer Survivor Support Organization
- Article Reviewer for Lymphedema Treatment Systematic Review
Contact Information
Room 115
Loeffler Building
Oklahoma City, OK 73106
