Kristen Veltkamp, MS, PT, CDE, CSCS

Master Teacher - 12 years experience - PMA Certified

Kristen Veltkamp is 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.