Dr. Kristen Schuyten is a board-certified sports physical therapist and certified strength and conditioning specialist with a career devoted to keeping performing artists healthy, resilient, and stage-ready. With over 15 years of clinical and educational experience, she has developed specialized injury prevention and recovery protocols for dancers, gymnasts, figure skaters, and musicians — from pointe readiness screenings to post-concussion return-to-performance programs. Kristen has served as a trusted educator for the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance, an award-winning staff trainer, and a valued member of the U.S. Figure Skating Team USA medical team at Olympic and World Championship events.

A passionate educator and international presenter, Kristen blends cutting-edge research with practical, performer-friendly strategies. Whether she’s teaching anatomy to dance majors, speaking at global conferences, or providing backstage care at elite competitions, her mission is the same: to help performers stay healthy, recover fully, and thrive in their art.