Gina Di Rienzo

Biography

Gina has completed a Bachelor of Life Science, Bachelor of Physical Education, and Masters of Science in Physical Therapy. Her post-graduate courses include the McKenzie Method, leading to becoming a credentialed therapist with McKenzie Institute International.  Gina is also qualified in the use of acupuncture / dry needling, as well as kinesiotaping.  Gina is a keen sportsperson, having played Ice Hockey for 16 years and American Football for nine years, competing internationally in Canada on three occasions. In New Zealand she is passionate about Crossfit, she gets out on her road bike and hits the track when ever she can for training. She has been an instructor at CrossFit Central Wellington since 2012. This has allowed her to develop a unique knowledge of the requirements of these athletes as well as the skills to assist in movement assessment, technique correction, and performance programming for power lifting, Olympic lifting, and gymnastics.     

Research Interest

Physiotherapy