Helping Performing Artists Thrive On and Off the Stage
Stronger Performances. Healthier Careers.
Injury reduction, recovery, and performance-training education designed for the unique demands of the performing arts.
Your body is your instrument.
Navigating your health and wellness as a performer shouldn’t be hard. Whether you’re dancing, skating, playing, or acting, you need it to work at its best. PerformWell is here to help you train smarter, recover faster, and prevent injuries so you can keep doing what you love for years to come.
We combine decades of clinical expertise with a deep understanding of the performing arts world to create safer training environments, optimize performance, and support long-term career health.
Who We Work With
PerformWell partners with individual performing artists, dance studios, skating rinks, music and theatre programs, schools, and performance companies to deliver evidence-based injury prevention, recovery, and wellness services.
Our Services
Whether you’re an individual performer or leading an entire company, your health and performance are deeply connected. PerformWell offers specialized services that bridge the gap between medical care and the stage, giving performers and organizations the tools to train smarter, recover faster, and perform at their best.
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From emergency response training and pointe readiness screenings to on-site triage at performances, we help you protect and support your performers. Our programs are tailored to your setting, whether in a studio, rink, theatre, or university.
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Injury recovery, risk screening, and specialized strength progressions designed for your art form. We’ll help you return to performance safely, build resilience, and understand your body’s unique needs.
About PerformWell
Founded by Dr. Kristen Schuyten, a a board-certified and licensed physical therapist specialist, with extensive experience in the performing arts community, PerformWell bridges the gap between healthcare and performance training. Kristen understands the artistry, the demands, and the pressures performers face, because she’s worked with thousands of them across disciplines.
Kristen is trained to perform on-site coverage, backstage treatment, clinical and administrative services.
Why PerformWell?
Specialized expertise in the performing arts
Evidence-based training & recovery strategies
Collaborative care with coaches, teachers, and medical teams
Tailored programs for every discipline, age, and level
What they’re saying.
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“Kristen was able to work with me with compassion and understanding to identify the root cause. Her knowledge of the body and mind and how they work together is outstanding. Kristen gives you confidence that you will be able to get back to your sport or activity.”
Mary Ann Smith | Ballet Dancer, Pickleball Player, Hiker and Grandma
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“Kristen saw me through minor and major injuries including a post-surgical rehab. She not only kept me in one piece, but she ensured I returned to dance stronger than when I came in to see her. Without her, I would not have been able to meet the high physical and mental challenges of a collegiate-level dance program as well as navigate the early years of a professional career in dance. Every step of the way, I could tell Kristen believed in me and therefore I believed in myself.”
Sophie Allen | Professional Dancer
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“As a lifelong dancer and athlete, a labral tear in my hip was devastating. In January I could barely walk, much less dance. Kristen’s dance-focused approach to PT evaluated me on how my injury was impacting my ability to dance, and she provided targeted, dance-specific exercises to literally get me back on my feet. 10 months after my injury I am dancing to my fullest potential. I am eternally grateful for Kristen’s incredible work.”
Claire Shudde | Competitive Dancer
