Nakia Sanders

Nakia Sanders is an experienced professional in sports medicine and injury prevention with a diverse background in athletic training and program management. Currently serving as an Injury Prevention Specialist at Accelerate Therapy and Performance, Nakia develops educational materials and conducts workplace inspections to mitigate injury risks. Previous roles include managing sports medicine programs and coordinating physician coverage at North Texas Orthopedics, as well as providing personal training and fitness programs at S2S Functional Performance. Nakia’s career also includes significant experience at Baylor Scott & White Health and Allegheny Health Network, where services ranged from athletic training to mentorship of fellow trainers. Academic qualifications include a Master of Science in Exercise Science focused on Health Promotion and Injury Prevention from PennWest California and a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and Sports from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.