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Found 178 listings
Naeemah Ruffin DPM, PC, Ballet Podiatry
Dr. Naeemah Ruffin is a New York State Board-Certified Podiatrist and specializes in treating ballet dancers of all ages. Dr. Ruffin performs biomechanical evaluations, pre-pointe assessments, treats injuries, and provides holistic foot care services. Her office is located at [...]
Biomechanics
Credentials Received by DFD
Injury Risk Reduction
Licensed
Online
Podiatrist
Pointe Assessments
We come to you
Special Offers:
20% off total cost of initial visit when you mention Doctors for Dancers
Instagram:
@balletpodiatry
Hours of Operation:
Hours by appointment only. Check website or call office.
Address:
10 County Center Road, Suite 119, USA 10607
1995 Broadway, Ste 801, USA 10023
(Lincoln Center)
26 Broadway, Suite, Ste 931, New York, USA 10004 (Financial District)
Melanie Gray, Osteopathic Wellness & Arts, PLLC
I am a board certified osteopathic family physician and former ballet dancer. I focus on functional medicine and perform Osteopathic Manipulative Treatments. My holistic approach and dance expertise allow me to provide all levels and types of dancers with [...]
Credentials Received by DFD
Dry Needling
General Practitioner
Injury Risk Reduction
Licensed
Sports Medicine
Special Offers:
First visit 25% off, then 10% off all other services.
Instagram:
@drmelaniegray
Facebook:
Melanie Gray DO
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
Address:
4100 Heritage Ave, #106, Grapevine, Texas, USA 76051
Emily Scherb- Pure Motion Physical Therapy- The Circus Doc
Dr. Emily Scherb began her training as a circus artist in 1992. She continued training, performing, and teaching as she made her way through school, always making sure she wasn’t too far from her trapeze. When she graduated with [...]
Biomechanics
Credentials Received by DFD
Injury Risk Reduction
Online
Physical Therapist
Sports Medicine
Instagram:
@TheCircusDoc
Facebook:
@TheCircusDoc
Hours of Operation:
By Appointment Only
Address:
2130 Westlake Ave N, Seattle, WA, USA, Suite 2, Washington state, USA 98109
Seattle, WA, USA, Online, Washington state, USA
Jaimie Doherty- Empowering Athletes
MSEd in Post-Professional Athletic Training Educational Program. She has been working as an Athletic Trainer (ATC) for over 10 years with a variety of sports. She has worked with athletes ranging from youth to professional athletes. Jaimie has experience [...]
Instagram:
@empoweringathletesllc
Facebook:
empoweringathletesllc
Hours of Operation:
By Appointment Only
Address:
75 Washington Street, Pembroke, Massachusetts, USA 02359
Dr. Kirk Ramirez, PT, DPT- Moti Physiotherapy
Dr. Kirk Ramirez earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine after earning his BS in kinesiology from the University of La Verne. His history of playing and coaching football led him to pursue a [...]
Instagram:
@moti_pt
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/motiphysiotherapy/
Hours of Operation:
Mon-Fri 7-8
Address:
1965 Hillhurst Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, USA, California, USA 90027
Kristen Robertson, PT, DPT, NCPT
Dr. Kristen Robertson graduated from Wayne State University with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2019. She is a Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher and STOTT Pilates Instructor, holding specialist certifications in Rehabilitation and Athletics. A former professional dancer, Dr. [...]
Credentials Received by DFD
Cupping
Dry Needling
Gyrotonic Training
Licensed
Physical Therapist
Pilates
Instagram:
krobertson1349
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/kristen.robertson.9400
Hours of Operation:
M, W, Th 7-7
Address:
20276 Middlebelt Road, Suite 8, Michigan, USA 48152
Justin Lewis, DPM, FACFAS, Maryland Foot and Ankle Specialists
Dr. Lewis is a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon and expert on complex surgical reconstruction and sports medicine. His expertise is sought out by professional and pre-professional dancers throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Dr. Lewis developed a special interest in [...]
Biomechanics
Credentials Received by DFD
Injury Risk Reduction
Physician
Podiatrist
Sports Medicine
Sports Medicine Physician
Instagram:
@justinlewis_footsurgery
Hours of Operation:
9-5 Monday through Friday (Maryland) , 9-5 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday (Pennsylvania)
Address:
1010 Liberty Road, Suite 100, Maryland, USA 21784
96 Sofia Drive, Suite 205, Pennsylvania, USA 17361
Megan Richardson, MS, Dipl Ac, LAc, ATC – Megan Richardson Wellness
As a former dancer Megan knows the physical and emotional demands of the performing arts profession and aims to support each client retain health and balance as well as facilitate a quick return to function and health. She has [...]
Instagram:
@meganrichardsonwellness
Facebook:
@meganrichardsonwellness
Hours of Operation:
By Appointment Only
Address:
99 Madison Avenue, New York, NY, USA, 4th Floor, Suite 403, New York, USA 10016
Dr. Lisa Becker-Schmall, PT, DPT, COMT, CIDN, Women’s Pelvic Health Therapist
Lisa is a Physical Therapist who grew up in a military family which provided her the opportunity to live in a variety of states across the country. She went to Montana State University where she earned her Bachelor’s in [...]
Biomechanics
Dry Needling
Injury Risk Reduction
Licensed
Pain Management
Physical Therapist
Women’s Health
Special Offers:
Accepts most major insurance plans, please call to verify your specific plan. Hours: Call for availability
Instagram:
@lisa.b.schmall
Hours of Operation:
Call for availability
Address:
Therazona Physical Therapy, 861 N Higley Rd suite b 115, Gilbert, AZ 85234, USA, Arizona, USA 85234
Melissa Buffer MSPT, CNPT – Buffer Trenouth PT and Wellness
Melissa Buffer, MSPT, CNPT has been an orthopedic physical therapist and dance medicine specialist based out of Boston/Cambridge since 2006. She now owns and operates a company offering both in-person and virtual services to movers and shakers of all [...]
Biomechanics
Injury Risk Reduction
Licensed
Nutritionist
Online
Pain Management
Physical Therapist
Sports Medicine
Strength and Conditioning
We come to you
Special Offers:
20% discount available to dancers and performers; 25% discount if found through Doctors For Dancers
Instagram:
@btpt.movement
Facebook:
@BufferTrenouthPT
Hours of Operation:
Check website
Address:
763 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA, USA, Suite 7, Massachusetts, USA 02139
Jessica Spencer PT, DPT, COMT
Dr. Jessica Spencer PT, DPT, COMT has been treating in the world of orthopedic physical therapy for over 15 years. She works for SSM Health Physical Therapy where she is the flexible sports group lead, and finds a passion [...]
Instagram:
@SSMPhysicalTherapy
Facebook:
@SSMPhysicalTherapy
Address:
32 Hampton Village Plaza, Missouri, USA 63109
Lyssa Wopat, M.S., CMPC – Performentality, LLC
Lyssa Wopat is Certified Mental Performance Consultant® for dancers and performers through her company, Performentality, LLC.
As a former professional dancer who also went to college for dance at The University of North Carolina School for the Arts, Lyssa has [...]
Special Offers:
Schedule a FREE 20-minute consultation to… 1) Find out more about mental performance coaching/mental skills training, 2) Ask your questions, and, 3) Make sure we are a good fit to work together (if that’s what you’re looking for)!
Instagram:
@performentalityllc
Hours of Operation:
Check website
Address:
USA 21111
Bree Westcott, DPT – Pointe Performance & Rehab, LLC
Dr. Bree Westcott, PT, DPT, is a dance medicine physical therapist serving the West Chester, PA. She earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Thomas Jefferson University and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Health Promotion and Fitness Management [...]
Credentials Received by DFD
Cupping
Injury Risk Reduction
Licensed
Online
Pain Management
Physical Therapist
Pointe Assessments
Sports Medicine
Strength and Conditioning
Special Offers:
20% off your first visit if you mention Doctors for Dancers!
Instagram:
pointeperformanceandrehab
Hours of Operation:
By appointment only
Address:
West Chester, PA, USA, Pennsylvania, USA 19335
Ellen Wendling, PT, DPT, OCS, CMT
Ellen is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and has been a part of the competitive dance world her entire life. After 18 years of studio training in Northern IL, Ellen was a member of the nationally ranked St. Ambrose [...]
Biomechanics
Credentials Received by DFD
Injury Risk Reduction
Licensed
Pain Management
Physical Therapist
Sports Medicine
Strength and Conditioning
We come to you
Special Offers:
Free 30 minute consultations available to dancers who call 563-421-9520!
Hours of Operation:
Monday / Friday 7 AM - 4 PM, Tuesday / Thursday 10 AM - 7 PM, Wednesdays as needed
Address:
4850 Competition Drive, Bettendorf, Iowa, USA 52722
Der-How Huang PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS
Dr. Der-How Huang earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from USC in 2011, and earned his Orthopedic Certified Specialist in 2014. He has worked with many orthopedic surgeons in pre | post op surgical rehabilitation and injury prevention. He [...]
Instagram:
@thehowwithdrderhow
Hours of Operation:
Tues-Fri 8-6
Address:
18344 Clark St, Tarzana,, Suite 208, California, USA 91356
Ashley Mowrey, Performance Mindset Coach
Hi, Dancer! I’m Ashley Mowrey, Performance Mindset Coach for Dancers. I’m a former competitive dancer, dance educator, and competition company director who knows the ups and downs of a dancer’s life all too well. Now, as a Mindset Coach, [...]
Special Offers:
10% off your coaching package or customized studio workshop!
Instagram:
@ashley.mowrey.mindset
Facebook:
@ashley.mowrey.mindset
Hours of Operation:
By Appointment Only
Address:
Fayetteville, AR, USA, Online, Arkansas, USA
Dr Kiernan O’Connor, PT, DPT
Dr. Kiernan O’Connor, PT, DPT is a licensed doctor of physical therapy and founder of a concierge practice serving the greater Tampa Bay area. She holds a Bachelors of Science in Health Sciences from the University of Central Florida [...]
Special Offers:
Call for available discounts
Instagram:
thecorpspt
Hours of Operation:
Check website for availability
Address:
Florida, USA 33716
Dr. Scott Ruth, PT, DPT, NSCA-CPT – Dance Performance Training
Doctor of Physical Therapy and Trainer providing online and in person rehab and fitness training to get rid of your pain, ensure full recovery from injury, protect your body, and dance your best!
Our performance programs can be fully online [...]
Biomechanics
Injury Risk Reduction
Licensed
Online
Personal Trainer
Physical Therapist
Sports Medicine
Strength and Conditioning
Special Offers:
FREE and unique training program for dancers with a focus on your glutes, to boost stability, improve control, build power, and increase your activation for better and safer dancing.
Instagram:
@DancePerformanceTraining
Facebook:
@DancePerformanceTraining
Hours of Operation:
Check Website
Address:
Odessa, FL, USA, Florida, USA 33782
Jessica Davis, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, Perform Physio
Jessica Davis, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT is the co-owner of Perform Physio, LLC. Her primary areas of specialty include orthopedics, manual therapy, and performing arts medicine. As a former dancer herself, her mission is to keep dancers dancing by [...]
Special Offers:
10% off your first visit by mentioning Doctors for Dancers
Instagram:
@performphysiopt
Facebook:
@performphysiopt
Hours of Operation:
by appointment only
Address:
7031 Crider Road, Suite 260, Mars, Pennsylvania, USA 16046
Dr. Alison Carr, PT, DPT – Desert Orthopedic Center
Dr. Alison Carr, PT, DPT is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who has over 20 years of classical ballet experience. She received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Miami, and now treats adult and adolescent [...]
Instagram:
alison_carr_dpt
Facebook:
Yoga with Alison
Hours of Operation:
in-clinic 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM M, Tu, W, F. Available on Thursdays for in-home or telehealth visits.
Address:
8402 W Centennial Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV, USA, Nevada, USA 89149
Henderson, NV, USA, Mobile, Nevada, USA
Online, Nevada, USA 88901
Samara DiMattia- Connecticut Dance Physical Therapy
Here, our professionals know that when a dancer is injured it affects not only their physical self but also their emotional wellbeing. We are committed to ensuring a healthy and safe return to dance while providing a recovery environment [...]
Instagram:
@ctdancephysicaltherapy
Facebook:
Connecticut Dance Physical Therapy
Hours of Operation:
See Website
Address:
1177 Summer Street, Suite 302, Stamford, Connecticut, USA 06905
Lauren Fekete – MSc, MSc, MCSP – Dance & Performing Arts Specialist Physical Therapist
Lauren Fekete is a Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist with clinical interests in sport, dance, performing arts, hypermobility, joint instability, and chronic pain. She has launched a multidisciplinary service at Pure Sports Medicine dedicated specifically to ‘Dance & Performing Arts Medicine.’ [...]
Special Offers:
20% off services for Doctors for Dancers members, OneDance UK members, BAPAM members, and Equity members
Instagram:
@laurenefphysio
Hours of Operation:
Tuesdays- Fridays
Address:
Pure Sports Medicine St Paul's, New Change, London, UK, United Kingdom EC4M 9AB
Heather Southwick, PT, MSPT Div of Sports Medicine, Performing Arts Program, Boston Children’s Hospital
Heather Southwick is a physical therapist specializing in performing arts medicine in the Division of Sports Medicine, Boston Children's Hospital mostly seeing patients at The Micheli Center for Injury Prevention at The Skating Club of Boston. She has been [...]
Instagram:
@heathersouthwick
Facebook:
@heathersouthwick
Hours of Operation:
check website
Address:
The Skating Club of Boston, 750 University Ave, Massachusetts, USA 02062
Dr. Lauren Borowski
Lauren Borowski, MD, grew up in Northeastern Pennsylvania and graduated from NYU Tisch School of the Arts with a BFA in Dance. It was while she was at Tisch that she decided she wanted to go to medical school [...]
Address:
NYU Langone Health, 1st Avenue, New York, NY, USA, NYU Harkness Center for Dance Injuries, New York, USA 10010
Amie Sue, PT, DPT, CSCS- Cynergy Physical Therapy
Amie Sue received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from New York University. While completing her degree, she became a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Prior to pursuing her DPT, Amie graduated [...]
Special Offers:
Call for available discounts
Instagram:
@amie.dpt
Hours of Operation:
Check Website
Address:
119 West 57th Street, New York, NY, USA, Suite 600, New York, USA 10019
Nasira Burkholder-Cooley, DrPH, RDN, BFA- Health en Pointe
Nasira is a registered dietitian, fitness expert, and nutrition educator. She was drawn to public health and nutrition as a result of her diverse background in science, fine arts, and fitness. Nasira is currently an adjunct faculty member at [...]
Instagram:
@Health_enpointe
Facebook:
Healthenpointe
Hours of Operation:
By Appointment Only
Address:
200 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA, USA, Suite 205, California, USA 92660
Orange County, CA, USA, California, USA
Online, California, USA
Jessica Lord, DPT- Pure Performance Rehabilitation
Dr. Jessica Lord has developed a niche specializing in physical therapy for the dance athlete, but also has a passion for working with fitness athletes, back pain, older-adult and chronic pain patients. Jessica graduated with her Bachelor of Health [...]
Instagram:
@jayylord_dpt
Hours of Operation:
Mon-Fri 8-5: Until 7 on Tues and Thurs
Address:
3295 South 2000 East, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA 84109
Dr. Thomas Denis- Purposed Physical Therapy
Purposed Physical Therapy has quickly risen as the #1 physical therapy clinic in Greenville SC. This is because we are founded on the belief that every patient deserves 60 minutes of doctorate-level, one-on-one care every visit. Furthermore, that every [...]
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/drthomasdenis/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/PurposedPT/
Hours of Operation:
Mon-Fri 7-7 Sat 7-5
Address:
11 Barkingham Lane, Greenville, SC, USA, Suite C, South Carolina, USA 29607
Melody Hrubes, MD – Performing Arts Med NYC
Dr. Melody Hrubes is board-certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine. Dr. Hrubes has experience with broad-based musculoskeletal injuries with particular interest in injury prevention and biomechanical rehabilitation in performing artists, endurance running, and female athletes. She [...]
Instagram:
@melodyhrubes
Hours of Operation:
M: 8:30am-5pm, T: noon-7pm, W: 8:30-1pm, F: 8:30-4pm
Address:
839 West Roosevelt Road, Chicago, IL, USA, Suite 102, Illinois, USA 60608
Matthew Kohler, MD – Ospina Medical – Regenerative Spine & Joint
As a highly sought-after interventional pain and regenerative medicine specialist in the UES of Manhattan, Dr. Kohler has naturally aligned with treating professional dancers, Broadway performers, and athletes alike. It has always been a passion of his to work [...]
Special Offers:
Special Discount Available for All Dancers on Procedures not Covered By Insurance (including Regenerative Medicine Treatments)
Instagram:
@dr.kohler
Facebook:
@ospinamedical
Hours of Operation:
M-F 9-5
Address:
Ospina Medical, 635 Madison Ave Ste 1301, New York, USA 10022