Kristen Joyal is a Physical Therapist Assistant with over 5 years of experience, having worked at MaxPerformGO for 4 of those years. She pursued her undergraduate studies in Kinesiology and Exercise Science at Western University in Canada before returning home to pursue a career as a physical therapy assistant, graduating in 2020. With over 20 years of experience in various sports, Kristen has developed a strong interest in working with athletes. After focusing on orthopedics, she is now becoming a pelvic floor therapist and is completing her remaining classes to expand her expertise.

Dr. Kassina Kim-Hayes, PT, DPT received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of California, San Francisco / San Francisco State University and her Bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience with a Biology emphasis from Macalester College. She is SafeSport trained, maintains a USA Gymnastics medical membership, and is a Certified Gymnastics Medicine Provider. Kassina also has six years of experience coaching recreational gymnastics and was involved in neuroscience research prior to pursuing her physical therapy degree.

Kassina grew up in the Bay Area and participated in gymnastics for 19 years. She competed through Developmental Level 10 before injuries prevented her from completing her senior year of high school gymnastics. She went on to compete in collegiate club gymnastics at the University of Minnesota for four years while completing her undergraduate studies. Through her extensive athletic background, Kassina developed a deep appreciation for movement and a firsthand understanding of the frustration that comes with persistent injuries limiting participation in the activities she loves.

She is passionate about helping individuals reach their full potential through detailed movement analysis, activity modification, and manual therapy, with a particular interest in working with gymnasts and active individuals.

In her free time, Kassina enjoys exploring new places, sewing, and weightlifting.