Degrees and institutions:
- Doctor of Physical Therapy, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
- Master of Arts, Biology, University of California, Los Angeles, CA
- Bachelor of Arts, Biology, Smith College, Northampton, MA
Additional certifications and specializations:
- Certificate in Diversity and Inclusion, School of Industrial and Labor Relations, Cornell University
- Board Certified in Geriatric Physical Therapy (GCS)
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
- American Physical Therapy Association Credentialed Clinical Instructor
- Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner
- Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist (CCRT)
Primary role at PNWU
- Assistant Professor in School of Physical Therapy (adjunct)
Content and clinical expertise
- Physical therapy for patients with chronic and complex medical conditions, including long COVID, dysautonomia, mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), connective tissue disorders such as hEDS. cancer rehabilitation and survivorship
- Trauma-informed care and health justice in clinical practice and physical therapist education
- Inclusive and equitable teaching practices in higher education
Selected Publications
- Matthews ND, Rowley KM, Dusing SC, Krause L, Yamaguchi N, Gordon J. Implementation of a Comprehensive Anti-Racism Plan in an Academic Physical Therapy Department: An Administrative Case Report. Physical Therapy, 2023;, pzad042, https://doi.org/10.1093/ptj/pzad042
- Matthews ND, Rowley KM, Dusing SC, Krause L, Yamaguchi N, Gordon J. Beyond a Statement of Support: Changing the Culture of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Physical Therapy. Physical Therapy 2021;101(12). https://doi.org/10.1093/ptj/pzab212
Selected Presentations
- Altier, M, Cornelius E, Yamaguchi N. Physical Therapy for long COVID. Oregon Society of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Annual Conference. Lebanon, OR. November 2022.
- Yamaguchi N, Yamada K, Yamaguchi R. Fostering Excellence in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Physical Therapy Students Using an Equity Framework. Educational Leadership Conference, Milwaukee, WI. October 2022.
- Yamaguchi N. Enhancing Physical Health and Well-being in an Aging Adult using a Transdisciplinary Approach: A Qualitative Case Report. University of Colorado Virtual Health Symposium, “The Power of Connection in Physical Therapist Practice: Exploring Opportunities in Client and Community Health Promotion”. September 2022.
- Yamaguchi N, Yamada K, Sweeney R. Universal Design for Learning: Bringing Equity and Inclusion into Physical Therapy Education. Educational Leadership Conference, Atlanta, GA. October 2021.