Christine Guptill

Christine Guptill is an Assistant Professor in Rehabilitation Sciences, specializing in work disability prevention and the health of musicians and professional workers. Her research combines qualitative methodologies, such as phenomenology, with mixed methods to explore occupational health challenges. Key focus areas include musculoskeletal disorders, mental health resilience, and workplace wellness strategies. She has developed interventions like blended learning courses for musician health literacy and validated tools such as the Musicians’ Health Literacy Questionnaire (MHL-Q19). Current projects include scoping reviews on long-COVID return-to-work strategies and entrepreneurial mental health. She supervises graduate students, including Carlos Tinoco, and collaborates on global initiatives like the Worldwide Universities Network Project.

Her academic contributions span over 30 peer-reviewed articles, with recent work addressing injury prevention in dancers, musician wellness in tertiary education, and device efficacy for hand therapy. She actively participates in interdisciplinary platforms like the Performing Arts Medicine Association (PAMA), advocating for evidence-based healthcare practices in performing arts. Through initiatives like Health & Music Performance, she bridges academic research with practical applications to enhance occupational health outcomes.

• Research Themes: Qualitative Methods, Ergonomics, Health Literacy, Musculoskeletal Health
• Key Projects: MusicCohort feasibility studies, FEPSim device trials, and global musician health education programs
• Labs/Teams: Leading the Health & Music Performance initiative