Evyonne Shakir, DPT, MBA

Dr. Evyonne Shakir is a clinical assistant professor of movement science at the University of Michigan School of Kinesiology where she teaches motor control by integrating theoretical concepts with real-world clinical applications. She has more than 10 years of experience in acute care and is board certified in neurologic physical therapy. Dr. Shakir earned her bachelor’s degree in exercise and sport science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Master of Business from Bowling Green State University, and her Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Southern California. She completed a neurologic physical therapy residency at the National Rehabilitation Hospital in Washington, D.C., where she practiced across a range of clinical settings and contributed to research on fall risk reduction in individuals with multiple sclerosis. During her residency, she also taught DPT students at The George Washington University and discovered her passion for teaching. Prior to joining SoK, Dr. Shakir was a physical therapist at Michigan Medicine where she worked primarily with neurology and neurocritical care services. She also mentored DPT students in the clinic and assisted with labs in the DPT program at UM–Flint. Dr. Shakir is passionate about teaching and helping students think critically, build confidence, and embrace lifelong learning.