I’ve been there. As a performer and an athlete who had injuries, but didn’t feel heard by my healthcare providers, I know the challenges that performers and athletes feel, because I’ve gone through it too.
Now, I’m a mom, teacher, and healthcare provider. I am able to support my own children as they start their journey into performing arts and sports and be there for my students and patients—to show them it is possible to move freely and fully, and have a long, healthy career in the performing arts and sport.
PerformWell was created to make this process easier for you — to put accurate, evidence-based information in one place, whether you’re seeking recovery, prevention, or performance optimization. And just as importantly, to help other healthcare providers and organizations learn how to deliver customized, research-driven care for performing artists.
Dr. Schuyten is a Board-Certified Sports Clinical Specialist through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. She is a dancer, musician, and multi-sport athlete. She specializes in performing arts and sports rehabilitation, blending clinical expertise with a deep understanding of the physical demands of dance, music, theatre, and athletics.
She holds undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and her Master’s and Doctorate degrees from Central Michigan University.
Dr. Schuyten provides medical coverage, traveling and supporting the U.S. Figure Skating National Team, with the Winter Olympics, World Championships, Grand Prix events, and national competitions.
Dr. Schuyten is proud to serve as an ambassador for Project RED-D, an international organization dedicated to the education of Relative Energy Deficiency and Low Energy Availability and overall health and wellness of dancers.
She is a frequent presenter at national and international conferences, including:
Dr. Veronica Prieur is a performing arts and sports physical therapist based in the Detroit area. She earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Wayne State University in December 2022, where she was actively involved in research as a student, including collaborative work between the physical therapy and dance departments — resulting in peer-reviewed publications.
Veronica completed the Detroit Medical Center Sports Physical Therapy Residency Program, an ABPTRFE-accredited postdoctoral residency, in December 2024. Her residency included advanced training in professional sports medicine, professional training room experience, and sideline coverage. Upon completion, she qualified for and achieved board certification as a Sports Clinical Specialist (SCS).
In addition to her clinical practice, Veronica is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and a Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher (NCPT), with over a decade of teaching Pilates. She has trained professional athletes and brings an interdisciplinary perspective to performance and rehabilitation. Her background also includes extensive experience as a dance instructor, specializing in technique and conditioning for dancers.
Veronica regularly presents at state, national, and international conferences on topics related to performing arts medicine, injury risk, and health considerations in athletic populations. Her professional interests center on integrating evidence-based sports medicine, strength and conditioning, and movement science to optimize performance and reduce injury risk. Dr. Prieur is available for presentations and workshops.
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