Dr. CANDACE WRIGHT, DPT | DPC Provider | DPC Directory
Physical Therapist, Pediatrics
About
Candace Wright, PT, DPT, graduated from Ithaca College with her doctorate in physical therapy in 2007. She worked for two years at a children’s hospital in Connecticut, performing clinical gait analysis and contributing to research on long‑term outcomes of orthopedic surgery in patients with cerebral palsy. Candace moved to Wilmington, NC in 2009 and began providing home‑care pediatric therapy as an independent contractor. In 2011 she opened Bright Beginnings Physical Therapy, offering both in‑home and outpatient pediatric services. She now practices at Coastal Direct Health & Wellness, where she collaborates with her sisters to provide affordable, direct‑primary‑care‑aligned pediatric physical therapy for families without traditional insurance coverage.
Education
Medical School: Ithaca College (2007)
- Doctoral Physical Therapy - Ithaca College
Board Certification & Credentials
Degree: DPT
Specialty: Physical Therapist, Pediatrics
Years in Practice: 17+ years
Licensing
NPI Number: 1558512970 Active
Primary License: North Carolina (NC) - 12406
Community Involvement
Active member of Port City Community Church; participates in family‑focused community activities and supports local outreach initiatives.