BOSTON -- Christina Henry Kasinger, 33, of Needham, died Tuesday, March 8, 2005, at Brigham and Women's Hospital after a courageous battle with leukemia. She was the wife of James R. Kasinger.

Born and raised in New Bedford, she was the daughter of attorney James L. and Diana M. (Arruda) Henry of New Bedford. She lived in Needham four years.

She was a pediatric physical therapist for Partners Healthcare.

A graduate of New Bedford High School, she earned a bachelor's degree from Wheaton College and a master's degree from Northeastern University.

Mrs. Kasinger was a member of the American Association of Physical Therapists. She was an avid reader.

Survivors include her husband; her parents; a daughter, Julia R. Kasinger of Needham; a brother, James A. Henry of Somerville; two nieces and a nephew; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.