ABOUT DR. WOOD

Integrative Medicine Physician.

Mary Ella Wood, DO is a board-certified physician with specialized training in osteopathic manipulative medicine and integrative medicine. Her diverse medical background includes prior training in general surgery, wilderness medicine, and an inpatient-based family medicine residency with a focus on intensive care and high-risk obstetrics.

She brings a whole-person approach to her practice, blending evidence-based integrative care with tools from functional medicine, herbal medicine, Ayurveda, and nutrition. She is a certified yoga teacher and AFMCP-certified through the Institute for Functional Medicine.

Dr. Wood is especially passionate about the emerging field of psychedelic medicine. She conducts research in the space and is the creator and host of The Trip Lab Podcast, where she explores the science, safety, and potential of psychedelics through evidence-based insights and interviews with thought leaders in the field.

Education & Training

Bachelors of Science (B.S.) in Biology - Point Loma Nazarene University

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) - Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine

General Surgery Residency Internship - Danbury Hospital

Family Medicine Residency - West Suburban Medical Center

Integrative Medicine Fellowship - The Osher Collaborative for Integrative Medicine at Northwestern University

200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training - YogaRenew

Certifications & Licenses

Illinois Medical License / Illinois Controlled Substance License / DEA License

Board Certified in Family Medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine and the American Osteopathic Board of Family Medicine

MAT Certification by the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry

Advanced Wilderness Life Support Certified by the American Wilderness Medicine Association

Registered Yoga Teacher with The Yoga Alliance

Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice (AFMCP) Certification by the Institute of Functional Medicine