Gina M Tulimero, PT, DPT, PhD, OCS
Gina is a born-and-raised Las Vegas local and proud 91制片厂 alumna. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Biology from University of San Diego in 2009 before completing her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at 91制片厂 in 2013. Following graduation, Gina spent 10 years working in outpatient orthopedics, treating a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions in patients of all ages.
Gina served as an adjunct professor at 91制片厂 for five years before transitioning to a full-time faculty role in August 2023. She currently teaches functional anatomy and therapeutic interventions and assists in the orthopedics courses.
She is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and recently completed her PhD in Health Education. In addition to her academic and clinical work, Gina serves on the Board of Directors for Healthy Performers Nevada, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving healthcare access and services for performers in Nevada. She also serves as an advisory board member for Vegas for Athletes, a nonprofit organization focused on preventing sudden cardiac death in youth athletes through cardiac screening, education, and advocacy.
Professional Profiles: ,
- PhD in Health Education – William Carey University 2025
- Doctor of Physical Therapy – 91制片厂 2013
- Bachelor of Arts in Biology – University of San Diego 2009
- Bishop Gorman High School – 2005
- ACS Stop the Bleed 9/9/2025
- Emergency Response for Athletes certified November 2023
- GymSAFE evaluation certified 2023
- CPR/AED Certified 2010-Present
- Neurac RedCord Level 1 Certified June 2019
- ORS Blood Flow Restriction Rehabilitation Certified April 2019
- Functional Dry Needling Certified Level 2 December 2017
- Functional Dry Needling Certified Level 1 January 2016
- APTA Certified Clinical Instructor July 2016
- Graston Technique Certified February 2015
- Nevada license #2859
- ABPTS Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
- McKivigan, J., &Tulimero, G. (2020). Analysis of Graston Technique for Soft Tissue Therapy. Rehabilitation Science. 5(4): 31-37. Doi 10.11648/j.rs.20200504.1
- McKivigan, J. & Tulimero, G. (2024). Using Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy in Patients with Orthopedic Conditions. International Journal of Healthcare and Medical Sciences, (10)4: 49-64.
- McKivigan, J. M., Tulimero, G. M., Joines, K. 2025. A Review of AlterG® Anti-Gravity Treadmill Efficacy in Orthopedic Patients with Lower Limb Conditions. South Asian Research Journal of Applied Medical Sciences. 7(5), 261-269. DOI:
- McKivigan, J. M., Tulimero, G. M., Joines, K. 2025. Effectiveness of Diagnostic Musculoskeletal Ultrasound in Orthopedic Physical Therapy: A Systematic Review. South Asian Research Journal of Applied Medical Sciences. 7(6), 285-293. DOI :
- Tulimero, G. M. (2024). The Impact of an Injury Prevention Program on the Frontal Plane Projection Angles of Female Gymnasts (Order No. 32002683). Available from ProQuest One Academic. (3263267256).
- American Physical Therapy Association 2013-present
- Orthopedic and Sports Sections Member
- USA Gymnastics Professional Member 2017-present
