Josh Wright, DO
Provider Details
Medical Resident
Where are you originally from?
I was born in Seattle, but spent most years growing up in the Puyallup and Tacoma areas.
Undergraduate College:
University of Washington, Tacoma
Where did you attend Medical School?
Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Why did you choose PTHA?
I was actually inspired to become an osteopath after shadowing Dr. Aaron Rhyner at PTHA, during undergrad. Over the course of nearly two years, Dr. Rhyner graciously showed me what culturally-competent care truly looked like and the delicate balance of mind, body, and spirit that facilitates wellness. While I certainly enjoyed sunny Florida, I simply could not find another residency with as much soul and conviction as PTHA. We are the product of our environment, and saw an incredible opportunity to give back to the communities that shaped me into who I am today. Combine this with unopposed training at incredible facilities, a Native American and osteopathic curriculum, as well as the chance to bring my wife and son back home, PTHA represents EVERYthing I could hope for!
What are your interests?
Where to begin! Professionally, I am passionate about genuinely knowing those I serve, osteopathy, lifestyle medicine, mindfulness, and the future possibilities of telehealth platforms. Beyond healthcare, I am always seeking new travel adventures with family and friends—especially finding the best burger spots! I can’t help but take tons of photos and videos with my phone, commemorating trips with fun movies! My hands like to stay busy so in my free time I’m slowly learning how to work on my MINI Clubman. At the end of the day, I enjoy winding down by watching paranormal investigations on YouTube or playing video games with my wife!
What are some fun facts about you?
Recovering potato chip addict (honestly, just carbs in general; I blame my former soccer coaches). I’m bulletproof…well, I drink bulletproof coffee each morning at least…never. enough. butter! Moderately fluent in baby babble but can get around town in Spanish, if needed. Played guitar for 12 years and slowly learning piano. I originally considered architecture before deciding to attend med school with a history degree; my senior paper explored how acupuncture was bringing a Chinese cultural influence BACK into Tacoma—believe it or not, Tacoma’s waterfront had a Chinatown until the late 1800s! I also have two spoiled chiweenies named Mia and Kailani.