Welcome to Doctors For Dancers!
At Doctors For Dancers, we connect dance medicine with the dance industry, understanding that dancers are Artistic Athletes with unique needs.
Our mission is to support dancers, teachers, and parents by promoting health, safety, and longevity in dance. Explore our resources and connect with Dance Specialists worldwide.
Whether you need local or virtual support, our directory is here to help. Start your dance wellness journey with us. For personalized assistance, call or text 818.918.1832.
Found 173 listings
Leneé Cook-Braxton, Ph.D. (c), M.S., RYT. – Holistic Performance Center
Leneé Cook-Braxton, Ph.D. (c), M.S., RYT. is the Founder of the Holistic Performance Center, an organization that utilizes the power of Clinical Hypnosis, Sport Psychology techniques, Pilates, and movement to enhance performance. Leneé obtained her Bachelor's Degree in Dance [...]
Counseling
Hypnosis
Injury Prevention
Meditation
Pilates
Reiki
Sports Medicine
Strength and Conditioning
We come to you
Yoga
Instagram:
@holisticperformancecenter
Facebook:
@holisticperformancecenter
Hours of Operation:
By Appointment Only
Address:
Atlanta, GA, USA, Online, Georgia, USA
Atlanta, GA, USA, Mobile
Sarah L. Riggen, PT, DPT
Sarah began dancing recreationally at the age of 7 in Metro Detroit. She started dancing competitively by middle school until graduating from high school. As a senior in high school, Sarah was selected as a company member for LA [...]
Special Offers:
Free 30 min consults available upon request!
Hours of Operation:
Mon-Thurs 7am-7pm; Fri 7am-6pm
Address:
1261 South Lapeer Road, Suite 102, Lake Orion, MI, USA 48360
Dr. Megan O’Linn, PT, DPT, OCS- Moti Physiotherapy
Dr. Megan O’Linn earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Mt. St. Mary’s University after earning her BS in Kinesiology at University of Hawaii at Manoa. Megan is inspired by using a holistic approach to manage musculoskeletal pain and [...]
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
Dr. Audrey Lugo, PT, DPT, CSCS
Dr. Audrey Lugo is a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy, Dance Medicine Specialist, and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. As a dancer for 20+ years, Audrey experienced several dance-related injuries and chronic pain which led her to her passion [...]
Biomechanics
Credentials Received by DFD
Injury Prevention
Licensed
Personal Trainer
Physical Therapist
Pointe Assessments
Strength and Conditioning
Special Offers:
Email for Available Discounts
Instagram:
@dr.audreylugo
Address:
Pinecrest, FL, USA, Florida, USA
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA, Florida, USA
Tony Corong – CPT, Levels Training LLC
Tony Corong, CPT is a Personal Trainer/Strength and Conditioning Coach that helps performing artists such as dancers and similar individuals within the arts through Levels Training LLC. As a former competitive choreography dancer on teams that have competed in [...]
Special Offers:
$200 Month Trial
Instagram:
@strongbycorong
Facebook:
@levelstrainingllc
Hours of Operation:
9am-7pm Mon-Fri, 7am-12pm Sat, Closed Sun
Address:
3195 Airport Loop Dr ste d2 92626
202 W Tribella Ct, California, USA 92703
Adriana Davila – AD Training, CFSC, MS
Adriana Davila began dancing at an early age. Becoming a dance educator specialist with 15 years of experience, a Certified Acrobatic Dance Teacher, a Certified Strength Coach and Personal Trainer, and have a Masters degree in physiology, physiotherapy and physiology [...]
Credentials Received by DFD
Injury Prevention
Online
Personal Trainer
Strength and Conditioning
We come to you
Women’s Health
Special Offers:
50% off the first session
Instagram:
@ad.training._
Hours of Operation:
Monday to Thursday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Friday and Saturdays 9:00 am to 1:00 pm,
Address:
Paseo de los Álamos, Del Paseo, Monterrey, N.L., México 64920
Melissa Pearson, MS, RDN, LD, RYT
As a dancer, fueling your body properly with nutrition can help improve your dance performance, reduce injury risk, and promote longevity in your dance career.
I’m Melissa - a registered dietitian nutritionist, registered yoga teacher, and former competitive dancer & [...]
Special Offers:
30% off initial visit if you say referred by Doctors for Dancers
Instagram:
@melissapearson
Facebook:
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Hours of Operation:
check website or email
Address:
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, USA, California, USA
Atlanta, GA, USA
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 Prevention
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
May Kesler, MTh, PT
May Kesler has been both a physical therapist & massage therapist for 38 years, graduated from Columbia University's College of Physicians & Surgeons 1982. She also holds an M.A. in Dance from American University in 2000. May trained in [...]
Injury Prevention
Licensed
Massage Therapist
Online
Pain Management
Physical Therapist
Sports Medicine
Strength and Conditioning
We come to you
Women’s Health
Special Offers:
15 minute Virtual Visit Free for Dancers. Free Gift on your first visit to office!
Instagram:
@mkbdancer
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/keslerpt
Hours of Operation:
Mon to Fri 830-630pm, Sat Sun for urgent care, available for backstage and tour coverage
Address:
8828 Brierly Road, Chevy Chase, MD 20815, USA, Maryland, USA 20815
Amber Fahey – SHIFT
Elevate Your Dance Journey with Amber Fahey! As a dedicated mind and body conditioning coach, I specialize in helping dancers enhance their performance through a unique blend of movement and mindfulness practices tailored just for you.
With a 200-hour meditation [...]
Special Offers:
Call for available discounts
Instagram:
@shiftwithamber
Facebook:
@shiftwithamber
Hours of Operation:
Check website
Address:
9755 Frederick Circle, Omaha, NE, USA, Nebraska, USA 68124
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
Dr. Nicole Taylor, PT, DPT- Impact Dance and Physical Therapy
With a deep passion for dance that spans over 20 years, Nicole has immersed herself in the world of competitive movement and artistic expression from a young age. In college, she received her undergraduate degree in Kinesiology from San [...]
Biomechanics
Credentials Received by DFD
Cupping
Injury Prevention
Licensed
Pain Management
Physical Therapist
Pointe Assessments
Sports Medicine
Strength and Conditioning
Special Offers:
15% off Initial Eval if you mention finding me through DFD
Instagram:
@impact_dancept
Hours of Operation:
Check website/booking link for availability
Address:
5075 Camino De La Siesta, San Diego, CA, USA, Suite 222, USA 92108
Theresa Ronna, DPM, Kayal Orthopaedic Center, PC
Your feet are your foundation, a stable strong foundation has the ability to keep you injury free and dancing for life. I am Dr. Ronna, a dancer turned doctor with a passion for keeping dancers feet healthy, strong and [...]
Instagram:
@dancedoctorterri
Facebook:
@dancedoctorterri
Hours of Operation:
Monday through Friday 9-5
Address:
784 Franklin Ave, Franklin Lakes, NJ, USA, SUITE 250, New Jersey, USA 07417
266 Harristown Road, Glen Rock, NJ, USA, New Jersey, USA 07452
11 Holt Drive, Stony Point, NY, USA, New York, USA 10980
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 Prevention
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)
Andrea N. Lasner, DPT- The Johns Hopkins Hospital: Performing Arts Rehabilitation Program
Andrea N. Lasner is currently a physical therapist and clinical specialist for the Johns Hopkins Outpatient Rehabilitation Network Clinic for Performing Artists at the Peabody Institute and The Johns Hopkins Outpatient Rehabilitation Network Clinic at Timonium. Prior to receiving [...]
Facebook:
John Hopkins Preforming Arts
Hours of Operation:
By Appointment Only
Address:
Johns Hopkins Rehabilitation Network - Timonium, West Timonium Road, Lutherville-Timonium, MD, USA, Maryland, USA 21093
Dr. Nikki Acierno, PT, DPT
Dr. Nikki Acierno is a Physical Therapist located in Albany, NY specialized in treating dancers and athletes across the lifespan. She holds her Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) from the University of Vermont. Prior to earning her DPT, she [...]
Biomechanics
Credentials Received by DFD
Cryotherapy
Dance/Movement Therapy
Injury Prevention
Licensed
Online
Pain Management
Physical Therapist
Pointe Assessments
Sports Medicine
We come to you
Special Offers:
Take advantage of a FREE 20 minute discovery call. 10% off evaluation if you mention you found me on Doctors for Dancers!
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/eleve_physical_therapy/
Hours of Operation:
By appointment only
Address:
Albany, NY, USA, New York, USA 12203
Aimee Martel, DPT, PT
Aimee Martel graduated in 2007 with her doctorate in physical therapy from Samuel Merritt University. She opened her practice in 2012 to focus on providing local dancers with the specialized care they deserve, and enjoys working with dancers from [...]
Special Offers:
10% off the initial evaluation if you mention DFD
Instagram:
@draimeept
Facebook:
Dr. Aimee Martel, DPT, PT
Hours of Operation:
By Appointment Only
Address:
1196 Boulevard Way, Walnut Creek, CA, USA, Suite 7, California, USA 94595
Dr. Mary Beth Maas, DPT
Mary Beth is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who has experience in treating pediatrics, geriatrics, and everything in between. She most recently has specialized in treating youth athletes and dancers. Mary Beth received her Bachelors in Kinesiology and Doctorate [...]
Biomechanics
Dry Needling
Injury Prevention
Licensed
Pain Management
Physical Therapist
Pointe Assessments
Sports Medicine
Instagram:
@mbodyyou
Facebook:
facebook.com/mbodyyou
Hours of Operation:
By appointment
Address:
Lafayette, LA, USA
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
Dr. Julia Iafrate DO, CAQSM, FAAPMR – NYU Langone Department of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Dr. Julia Louisa Iafrate, DO, CAQSM, FAAPMR is a physician who specializes in Sports & Dance Medicine at NYU Langone Health in New York City. A Canadian citizen, she completed her undergraduate training at McMaster University, graduating with an [...]
Instagram:
@ drj_sportsmeddoc
Facebook:
columbiadancemedicine
Hours of Operation:
Mondays 12pm-8pm, Tuesday-Friday 9am-5pm
Address:
51 West 51st Street, New York, NY, USA, Suite 375, New York, USA 10019
180 Fort Washington Avenue, New York, NY, USA, HP1, Suite 199, New York, USA 10032
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
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
Scott Lee PT – Offset Med
Scott graduated from Chapman University with his Bachelors in Science in Athletic training in 2016 and earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2019 at California State University, Long Beach. Scott has accumulated a breadth of experience working with traditional [...]
Athletic Trainer
Credentials Received by DFD
Cupping
Injury Prevention
Licensed
Pain Management
Physical Therapist
Sports Medicine
We come to you
Special Offers:
call for available discounts
Instagram:
@scottlee.dpt.atc / @offset.med
Facebook:
@offsetmed
Hours of Operation:
By Appointment Only
Address:
12000 Firestone Blvd, Norwalk, CA, USA, USA 90650
Megan Merrow, LMT
Megan Merrow LMT began her journey to understanding bodies in motion as a dance student. Growing up in a dance studio, she became familiar with the ways bodies adapt to creative activity, intense training, and especially the importance of [...]
Special Offers:
call for available discounts
Instagram:
@dancesciencebodywork
Hours of Operation:
by appointment
Address:
Houston, TX, USA, Texas, USA 77401
Philip Montana MD, MFA, CAQSM – Maimonides Medical Center
Dr. Philip Montana, MD, MFA, is a board-certified physician in Internal Medicine and Sports Medicine. He holds a BFA in Dance Performance from the University of Florida and an MFA in Dance Performance from NYU’s Tisch School of the [...]
Credentials Received by DFD
General Practitioner
Injury Prevention
Licensed
Online
Physician
Pointe Assessments
Sports Medicine
Sports Medicine Physician
Address:
330 Court Street, Brooklyn, NY, USA, USA 11231
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
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
Leigh Alexander, PT, DPT – Chardon Rehabilitation and Sports Therapy
Leigh has been a dancer for over 24 years, and dance introduced her to the world of physical therapy first as a patient, and then as a practitioner. She graduated from the University of Mount Union with her Doctor [...]
Special Offers:
call for available discounts
Instagram:
@dancing_dpt
Hours of Operation:
Sunday: Closed Monday: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Tuesday: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Wednesday: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Thursday: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Friday: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Address:
325 Center St, Chardon, OH, USA, Ohio, USA 44024
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 Prevention
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
Kayla Freeman – DPT, Elizabeth Rogers Pilates and Physical Therapy
Kayla is passionate about movement and understands firsthand what it’s like to be sidelined from dance and other beloved activities due to injury. She also knows the joy of returning pain-free and is dedicated to helping others do the [...]
Biomechanics
Credentials Received by DFD
Injury Prevention
Pain Management
Physical Therapist
Pilates
Pointe Assessments
Hours of Operation:
M-R 7:00am-6:30pm; F 7:00am-5pm
Address:
3603 S McClellan St, Washington state, USA 98144