Ensemble Directors/Conductors are charged with creating resonant musical experiences through the medium of the human body. This is a holistic endeavor, integrative of the physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing of both conductor and ensemble musicians. Performance health for conductors is an emerging field of inquiry that investigates the unique health risk factors associated with ensemble leadership in educational and professional musical settings. Conductors may be uniquely at risk for injury, given their use of asymmetrical and open-chain upper-body movements and the inherent stresses associated with musical leadership (Daley et al., 2020). A 2022 study of collegiate-based conductors found prevalence rates of conducting-related pain/discomfort at similar levels to other instrumental groups, and a relative lack of training in body awareness and injury prevention available in conducting programs (Daley et al., 2025). A 2023 study of choral music educators in all professional settings found high rates of injury for conductors in the middle and latter part of their careers, many with two or more, but little to no post-graduate education or employer-based support for injury prevention and management (Sullivan et al., 2024). This practical session will outline potential risk factors for conductors with a focus on common injuries, environmental factors, and pedagogical adaptations. Participants will be introduced to key stretches and warm-ups for conducting, basic principles for movement efficiency, and strategies to make conducting gestures more effective. Guided group discussion about risk factors, behavioral modifications, and musical outcomes will equip attendees with tools and resources to safeguard their health for continued professional success. Presenters will also share preliminary descriptive data from a 2025 study on the incidence of musculoskeletal injury in professional conductors.