Dr. Gina Wagar received her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Rhode Island in 2021 and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Moravian University in 2024.
During Gina’s education, she received the Academic Achievement Award for graduating her doctorate program with a 4.0. Also during her time completing her doctorate, Gina was a graduate assistant researching student perceptions of clinical reasoning development. Her participation in this research earned her the title of second author on a poster presented at the 2024 Combined Sections Meeting for Physical Therapists in Boston, MA.
Her clinical experience was enriched through rotations in hospital based outpatient orthopedics, outpatient neurological care and school based pediatrics. Also during completion of her doctorate, she participated in clinical experiences expanding her knowledge in prosthetics and orthotics and cardiopulmonary care. Dr. Gina Wagar’s diverse clinical experiences prepared her for the varied challenges of physical therapy practice. In March 2025, Dr. Wagar began her professional career as a Physical Therapist at Responsive Physical Therapy. She plans to expand her expertise through specialized courses in neurological disorders, orthopedic conditions, balance impairments and pediatrics. As a fan of research herself, her plans to continue learning and growing highlights her dedication to providing updated and evidence-based care.
Dr. Wagar’s approach to patient care can be described as “Person First”, focusing on the biopsychosocial and ICF model. Incorporating all components of person centered care including health condition/(s), body structures and function, desired activities, meaningful participation, along with environmental and personal factors is of the utmost priority when she delivers care. By combining her clinical expertise with her deep care for each individual, Dr. Wagar strives to help patients of Responsive Physical Therapy to reach their goals and get back to doing what they love.
Outside of her professional life, Dr. Wagar participates in an active lifestyle. She enjoys spending her weekends on the beach surrounded by family and friends, sea shell collecting and creating arts and crafts from what she finds on the shoreline. She also enjoys reformer pilates, cooking new recipes she finds online and reading the latest New York Times best sellers. Her interests contribute to her outlook as both an individual and a healthcare professional.