Kristen Veltkamp, MS, PT, CDE, CSCS

Master Teacher - 12 years experience

Kristen Veltkamp is Co-Director of Integrated Balance Pilates Teacher Education and Certification Programs, certifying instructors with an emphasis on critical thinking and joint mechanics. Kristen has been teaching Pilates since 1995 and is a certified instructor and educator through Polestar Education. Kristen has experience training with Stott Pilates, Pilates Guild, and Power Pilates educators and completed over 1000 hours in apprentice work. Kristen earned a bachelors degree in Exercise Physiology from the University of California, Davis and her Master of Science and Physical Therapy degrees from Duke University. She has experience as a physical therapist in orthopedics/sports medicine, cardiovascular rehabilitation, diabetes education, and women's health since 1994 and has additional training in healing touch and manual therapy and is a certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist. Kristen holds an adjunct faculty appointment and clinical faculty appointment at the University of Utah, division of Physical Therapy.