Dr. Janine DeBaets, PT, DPT, OCS

Plymouth State University

Dr. Janine DeBaets is a clinical assistant professor at Plymouth State University, where she teaches in the doctor of physical therapy (DPT) program and serves as a member of the Clinical Education team. She plays an integral role in patient/client management courses and supervises students in the University’s Integrated Clinical Pro Bono Clinic. Dr. DeBaets earned her doctorate in physical therapy from the University at Buffalo in 2005 and completed an Orthopedic Residency at MGH Institute of Health Professions, becoming a board-certified orthopedic clinical specialist (OCS). Before transitioning to academia, she worked as an expert-level clinician at Spaulding Rehabilitation Network and as an outpatient physical therapist at Exeter Hospital, where she continues to treat patients on a per diem basis. Dr. DeBaets is committed to mentoring future clinicians and enhancing evidence-based practice in orthopedic rehabilitation, spine care, and manual therapy. She is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and contributes to research, clinical education, and professional development in physical therapy.

Dr. M. Susan Guyer, DPE, LAT, ATC, EIM

Springfield College

Dr. M. Susan Guyer is the Dean of the School of Physical Education, Performance and Sport Leadership and Professor of Athletic Training at Springfield College in Springfield, Massachusetts. The school comprises four departments: Exercise Science, Athletic Training, Sport Management and Recreation, and Physical Education/Health Education. In her role, Dr. Guyer provides leadership for more than 70 faculty and staff, and oversees the academic experience of over 800 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students. With over 30 years of experience in higher education, Dr. Guyer is a recognized leader in the fields of athletic training, injury prevention, concussion management, and curricular innovation. She has been an invited speaker at local, national, and international conferences, addressing topics related to athletic health and safety, teaching and learning, and program development. Dr. Guyer is deeply engaged in professional service and has held leadership roles on state, regional, and national boards. Her contributions have been recognized with several prestigious honors, including the NATA Service Award, the NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award, and the Gail Weldon Award of Excellence. She also holds specialty certifications from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) in Exercise is Medicine (EIM) and from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) as a Senior Fitness Specialist.

Kristen Mitchell, MS, ATC, LAT

Boston Sports & Biologics

Kristen Mitchell is a certified athletic trainer specializing in regenerative orthopedics and musculoskeletal rehabilitation. At Boston Sports & Biologics in Wellesley, MA, she provides direct clinical support to Dr. Walter Sussman, DO, with responsibilities spanning patient intake, evaluation, treatment planning, and post-procedural follow-up for interventions such as PRP, MFAT, BMAC, Tenex, and Sonex procedures. She plays a key role in documentation, clinical education, durable medical equipment fitting, and coordinating care across multidisciplinary providers. Kristen also manages a remote therapeutic monitoring platform, Limber, supporting home-based rehabilitation to improve patient adherence and outcomes.

Her contributions to research and academic publishing reflect her commitment to evidence-based practice. She is a co-author of two recent case reports: “A Rare Case of Locked Pinky in a Golfer: A Clinical Vignette” (American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 2023) and “Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate for the Treatment of Fifth Metatarsal Head Stress Fracture: A Case Report” (Regenerative Medicine, 2024). Kristen continues to support clinical outcomes tracking and data collection in her current role, with a focus on integrating biologics into personalized treatment strategies.

Prior to her current position, Kristen served as an Associate and Assistant Athletic Trainer for UMass Lowell Men’s Basketball, where she was responsible for year-round athletic healthcare and injury documentation. She also contributed to hiring, onboarding, and department-wide health and safety initiatives. Prior to her time at UMass Lowell, she served as an assistant athletic trainer at Stony Brook University, providing care for multiple Division I sports including women’s basketball, softball, and track & field. Kristen began her career as a Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer at the University Athletic Association at the University of Florida, working with women’s tennis. In addition to her clinical work, she serves as an Adjunct Professor at Stony Brook University, teaching “Introduction to Nutrition” for health science majors.

Dr. Adam Tenforde, MD

Harvard University

Dr. Tenforde is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Reha¬bilitation at Harvard Medical School. He is a sports medicine physician at Spaulding Rehabilitation, a member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system. Dr. Tenforde is the Director of Shockwave Medicine and Running Medicine at the Spaulding National Running Center – one of the only centers in the United States exclusively dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of running-related injuries. Dr. Tenforde has the unique perspective of being both a doctor and a former profes¬sional runner who was an All-American at Stanford Univer¬sity where he contributed to three NCAA National Team Championships and later qualified for the Olympic trials. Dr. Tenforde’s research has focused on understanding modifiable risk factors for stress fractures, tendinopathy and other running injuries and interventions to address these injuries including use of extracorporeal shockwave for knee osteoarthritis, Achilles tendinopathy and bone stress injuries. He has received multiple grants to support his research and his work has resulted in over 200 publications and 100 research abstracts. He also serves as course co-director for the annual Harvard Sports Medicine CME meeting and Senior Editor for PM&R Journal.

Dr. Gregory Soghikian

NH Orthopaedic Center

Dr. Soghikian is an orthopaedic surgeon at NH Orthopaedic Center and specializes in arthroscopic knee surgery and ligament reconstruction, and ACL injury prevention. A Magna Cum Laude graduate of Harvard University, he graduated medical school from Southwestern Medical School, University of Texas. He interned at Massachusetts General Hospital and completed his residency at George Washington University Medical Center and his fellowship in sports medicine at Tahoe Fracture Clinic. Dr. Soghikian finds the most satisfaction in treating high school and college aged athletes. Dr. Soghikian is a member of the NHMI Board of Directors.