Shane Finn
MSK Manager & Advanced Practise Physiotherapist
MSc Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Certificate in Strength & Conditioning
Available at Central Wellington Clinic
SHANE'S TREATMENT SKILLS INCLUDE
Running Biomechanics
Dry Needling
Pre-Employment Screening
Acute Musculoskeletal Injury diagnosis
Manipulation
Concussion
Concussion Initial Physiotherapy Assessment
Most recently, Shane completed a research Master's through AUT in 2024 and became registered as an Advanced Practise Physiotherapist in 2025.
Shane recently completed his Masters in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy through the Auckland University of Technology where he conducted a research study looking at the effects of immediate weight bearing post Achilles tendon rupture. Shane also is a lecturer with Otago University, lecturing on the 5th year medicine programme. In January 2025, Shane became the third registered Advanced Practise Physiotherapist in New Zealand and is the first—and currently the only one—in Wellington.
In addition to this, he has completed continuing professional development in trigger point dry needling and pilates. He also spent 6 months in the USA doing an internship with one of the world’s leading sports performance company’s, Exos, where he worked with professional athletes in NFL, NBA, NHL, soccer and athletics.
Since arriving in New Zealand in 2015, Shane has become accustomed to the Kiwi lifestyle! He is a regular gym goer, enjoys weekend tramping, skiing and generally keeping active! He also trains in Brazilian Ju-Jitsu and hopes to progress through his coloured belts in the coming years.