Destiny Gaddis
PT, DPT, MS, EdD, Cert. DN, Cert. SMT, Cert. VRS,FAAOMPT
Dr. Destiny Gaddis is a fellowship-trained orthopedic manual physical therapist, educator, researcher, and leader with more than 20 years of clinical, academic, and continuing education experience. She currently serves as Core Faculty and Assistant Professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Texas A&M International University in Laredo, Texas, where she teaches musculoskeletal physical therapy, clinical reasoning, differential diagnosis, and evidence-based practice while mentoring future physical therapists.
Dr. Gaddis earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology/Chemistry from the University of North Carolina, her Master of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of North Georgia, her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the Medical College of Georgia, and her Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from Touro University Nevada. She completed a Fellowship in Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy through the American Manual Therapy Institute and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT).
Throughout her career, Dr. Gaddis has held numerous academic leadership positions, including Director of Clinical Education and core faculty appointments in Doctor of Physical Therapy programs. She has extensive experience developing curricula, supervising clinical education, and advancing physical therapist education through innovative teaching strategies and evidence-informed practice. Her doctoral research explored faculty perceptions of student readiness for the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) and learning-oriented assessment practices in professional physical therapy education.
A nationally recognized continuing education instructor, Dr. Gaddis has developed and taught courses across the United States in vestibular rehabilitation, concussion management, differential diagnosis, spinal manipulation, dry needling, and evidence-based clinical practice. She has created multiple certification programs and has served as a lead instructor for vestibular rehabilitation and concussion management training since 2016.
In addition to her academic work, Dr. Gaddis maintains active involvement in professional service and leadership. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists, a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, and has served in leadership roles with the Georgia Board of Physical Therapy.
Dr. Gaddis is passionate about helping clinicians bridge the gap between evidence and practice through practical, patient-centered approaches that enhance clinical reasoning, improve outcomes, and foster lifelong professional growth.
