Shane Finn
MSK Manager & Physiotherapist
MSc Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Certificate in Strength & Conditioning
Available at Central Wellington Clinic & Wellington Sports Med
SHANE'S TREATMENT SKILLS INCLUDE
Running Biomechanics
Dry Needling
Pre-Employment Screening
Acute Musculoskeletal Injury diagnosis
Manipulation
Concussion
Concussion Initial Physiotherapy Assessment
Shane graduated from Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland) in 2012. He has worked in private practice in both Ireland and New Zealand. Since graduating Shane has completed his post graduate diploma in musculoskeletal physiotherapy at AUT in 2021, has completed a Certificate in Strength and Conditioning and is an accredited McKenzie Therapist. Most recently, Shane completed a research Master's through AUT in 2024.
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 Professional Practice Fellow with Otago University, lecturing on the 5th year medicine programme.
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.