Author: ginakim

Dr. Gina Kim, PT, DPT, PTA, is a licensed physical therapist, holds advanced certification in Integrative Dry Needling, and is the owner and chief clinician of Maitri Physiotherapy, LLC, a direct care practice dedicated to both Telehealth and house calls. She is an avid cyclist, weightlifter, musician, and long-time Tibetan Buddhist meditator with a love of nature and the outdoors.   With more than a decade of experience in the field of movement, Dr. Gina has facilitated the healing journeys of hundreds of clients with a range of musculoskeletal conditions. She specializes in treating back pain, a condition that 80% of people in the United States will experience in their lifetime. She is currently pursuing certification in Mechanical Diagnosis and Treatment through the McKenzie Institute. She also focuses on empowering pre- and post-menopausal women to take control of their health and wellness via using movement as medicine.   Dr. Gina is the producer and co-host of the Medical Necessity Podcast and has served on the editorial board of Impact Magazine for the American Physical Therapy Association. Her advice has also been featured on podcasts such as Healthy, Wealthy & Smart. She is passionate about helping individuals return to what they love, and in finding balance through mindfulness and compassion meditation. Dr. Gina lives in the Columbus, Ohio area with her husband, her big orange cat Pookie, and her parakeet Scarlett.