Rich Wood is currently a Scientific Advisory Board Member at IKONA. Prior to this, they were the Director of Clinical Education at Virta Health from April 2019 to June 2020. Before that, they were the Clinical Education Lead at Virta Health from May 2018 to May 2019. Prior to that, they were on the Clinical Team at Virta Health from January 2017 to May 2018.
Before joining Virta Health, Rich was an Associate Professor of Exercise Science at Springfield College from September 2007 to December 2016. Prior to that, they were a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Pittsburgh from July 2006 to June 2007.
Rich Wood completed their Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Connecticut. Prior to that, they completed their Master's Degree in Kinesiology and Exercise Science from Springfield College. Rich also has a Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training/Trainer from Springfield College. Rich is certified by the National Athletic Trainers' Association as a Certified Athletic Trainer and by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.
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