He tangata, he tangata, he tangata
"My why is He tangata, he tangata, he tangata (It is the people, it is the people, it is the People). By becoming a physiotherapist, I want to help everyone that walks within my path and this isn’t just physical but the mental and spiritual well-being of the person.”
- Jacinda Shaw, Therapy Assistant/ Physiotherapy Student
Jacinda Shaw, Therapy Assistant/ Physiotherapy Studen
I work at Taranaki Hospital as a therapy assistant that works alongside Occupational therapist and physiotherapist.
I completed a Bachelor in sports sciences and with the guidance and support of Why Ora I had an opportunity to experience a hospital setting as a therapy assistant through a cadetship.
From here I grew an interest in physiotherapy and this has led me to go back a do further study. Hopefully in the future I am able to come back as a qualified physiotherapist and guide other rangatahi around me to find their niche.
My why is He tangata, he tangata, he tangata (It is the people, it is the people, it is the People). By becoming a physiotherapist, I want to help everyone that walks within my path and this isn’t just physical but the mental and spiritual well-being of the person. Having spare minute or so to listen helps with the recovery of a person. I am looking forward to the next three years of study and to see where it takes me!
