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.

 

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 [...]
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

Lauren Coar, DPT – E-Motion Physical Therapy and Wellness

Dr. Lauren Coar is a dance physical therapist and pilates instructor based in Jersey City at E-Motion Physical Therapy and Wellness. With a lifelong passion for dance, she grew up competing in various styles, which led her to dance [...]
Special Offers: Call or email for special dancer rates and packages
Instagram: @laurencoar.dpt
Hours of Operation: MWF 11:30-8 TTH 10:30-7
Address:
2815 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ, USA, Suite 207, New Jersey, USA 07306

Raymond Walls, MD, MFSEM, FRCS(Tr&Orth), FAAOS. NYU Langone Orthopadics

As a former World champion Irish dancer and lead performer in Riverdance, Dr. Walls has a unique understanding on what is needed to get back on the stage. He has two simple goals for his patients: relieve pain and [...]
Instagram: @DrRayWalls
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Ray-Walls-MD/61553941333584
Hours of Operation: Office hours: Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays 8a-5p
Address:
171 Delancey Street, New York, USA 10002

Jovauna Currey, MD

My specialties are in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine. Both of which focus on function and getting my patients back to doing what they love. I also have additional sub-specialty expertise in dance and performing arts medicine. [...]
Instagram: jcurreymd
Facebook: Jovauna Currey
Hours of Operation: By Appointment Only
Address:
3975 Old Redwood Highway, Santa Rosa, CA, USA, Medical Office Building 5, Suite 152, California, USA 95403

Dr. Elizabeth Lonergan, PT, DPT

Dr. Elizabeth Lonergan, PT, DPT understands the specific needs of dancers and is dedicated to a comprehensive treatment method to assist in rehabilitating and preventing injuries. She is a classically trained dancer in the Cecchetti method and has passed [...]
Instagram: dancemedicinenm
Facebook: dancemednm
Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 8-5
Address:
6400 Jefferson St NE, Albuquerque, NM, USA, New Mexico, USA 87109

Linda Bluestein, M.D., the Hypermobility MD

Board-certified anesthesiologist, integrative pain medicine physician and former ballet dancer, Linda Bluestein, M.D., specializes in coaching and educating dancers and other athletes and individuals at increased risk of hypermobility disorders.  She founded and co-hosts the podcast, “Bendy Bodies with [...]
Special Offers: 10% off your first visit if you mention you found me on Doctors for Dancers
Instagram: @HypermobilityMD
Facebook: @HypermobilityMD
Hours of Operation: Check website
Address:
8795 Ralston Rd suite 130, Arvada, CO, USA, Wisconsin, USA 80002
(Inside Elevation Wellness)

Stephanie Greenspan PT, DPT, OCS, NCS – Artletic Science

Stephanie Greenspan is a Doctor of Physical Therapy with post-graduate residency/fellowship training and board specialties in orthopaedic and neurologic physical therapy. She founded Artletic Science in 2021 with the mission to enhance the health and performance of artist athletes through [...]
Special Offers: email for available discounts
Instagram: @artleticscience
Facebook: @artleticscience
Hours of Operation: By appointment only
Address:
785 7th Street, California, USA 94607
Inside Kinetic Arts Center
755 Frederick Street, California, USA 94117
Inside Circus Center

Grace Derocha – RDN, CDCES, MBA, Grace Derocha Nutrition

Grace is a registered dietitian nutritionist with over 25 years of experience. Grace grew up as an artistic athlete in dance and now has the pleasure of being a dance mom to her daughter. She has two bachelor's of [...]
Special Offers: Call for available discounts
Instagram: @gracederocha
Facebook: @gracederocha
Hours of Operation: By appointment only
Address:
Michigan, USA

Kristin Goldstein, PT, DPT – Graceful Physical Therapy and Performance LLC

Dr. Kristin Goldstein is a licensed physical therapist and founder of Graceful Physical Therapy and Performance serving Indian Land, SC and Charlotte, NC. She received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Delaware. As a former [...]
Special Offers: 10% off your first visit if you mention Doctors for Dancers
Instagram: @graceful_pt
Facebook: @gracefulphysicaltherapy
Hours of Operation: By appointment only
Address:
Indian Land, SC, USA
Charlotte, NC, USA

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

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

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 [...]
Hours of Operation: M-R 7:00am-6:30pm; F 7:00am-5pm
Address:
3603 S McClellan St, Washington state, USA 98144

Sarah Tyndall- Restore & Reform- PT, MPT, OCS

Sarah is a Sports Medicine/Orthopedic Physical Therapist who trained in Vaganova style Classical Ballet growing up, ultimately deciding to pursue a career in Physical Therapy to help other dancers reach their dreams and highest potential. Going to PT school, [...]
Special Offers: New Clients- 10% off Physical Therapy Evaluation or Injury Prevention Screening service
Instagram: @restore.reform.pt
Facebook: @restore.reform.pt
Hours of Operation: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday (by appointment only). Check Website for updates
Address:
11301-B Penny Road, North Carolina, USA 27518
Connected with CrossFit Coordinate, across TenTen from Knight's Play

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 [...]
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

Holly Navarro (Burns), PT, DPT, CMNT, CMTPT

Holly was a dancer from the age of 3 and had a career in ballet for a total of 16 years. She danced all over Lehigh Valley, PA, numerous studios throughout Central NJ, including the Roxey Ballet Company, and [...]
Instagram: www.instagram.com/elevation.physical.therapy
Facebook: @elevation.physical.therapy
Hours of Operation: By Appointment Only
Address:
38 Main Street, New Jersey, USA 08829

Jason Racca, PT, DPT, CFMT, OCS, R3 Physio

Since 2009, I have worked with professional performing artists on traveling Broadway shows. I would often hear about how a lot of the care they were receiving was sub-par. You deserve better! Dancing is a full body sport. An injury [...]
Special Offers: 10% off initial evaluation and treatment session
Instagram: @r3physio
Facebook: @r3physio
Hours of Operation: M: 9-6, T: 7-5, W: 7-4, Th: 9-6, F: 7-4, Sat: varies based on availability
Address:
9800 Hillwood Parkway, Suite 140, Fort Worth, Texas, USA 76177

Jody Herman, MS, RDN, CEDRD

Jody is a Registered Dietitian, Nutrition Educator, and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDRD). Jody provides one-on-one and group nutrition counseling for dancers, dance teachers, and studios through her practice JLH Nutrition Therapy. She also participates in public speaking engagements [...]
Special Offers: Call for Available Discounts
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 5:30pm. Call for weekend or further weekday availability
Address:
4203 St. Charles Place, Los Angeles, California, USA 90014

Paddy Jarit- PT, SCS, ATC

We are a privately owned and operated Dance and Sports Medicine physical therapy practice.  Paddy Jarit, PT, SCS, ATC and IADMS member is proud to offer his veteran staff to provide state of the art services to dancers in [...]
Facebook: Sport & Orthopaedic Physical Therapy by Paddy Jarit
Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 7-8
Address:
5718 Main Street, Trumbull, CT, USA, Connecticut, USA 06611
1499 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT, USA, Lower Level, Connecticut, USA 06824

Jaclyn Lindell PT, DPT, OCS – Meyer Institute of Sport

My name is Jaclyn Lindell. I'm a USC graduate from the doctorate of Physical therapy program and orthopedic certified specialist. My background is actually in martial arts! However, in understanding movement and sport, I became increasingly interested in treating [...]
Hours of Operation: Mon/Wed: 11-6 Tues/Thur: 8 AM - 7 PM Fri: 7AM - 6:30 PM
Address:
555 N Nash St, El Segundo, CA, USA 90245

Aaron Ngor

Aaron Ngor is a Certified Athletic Trainer and Strength and Conditioning Specialist with years of clinical experience working with performing artists. He has worked with a variety of performers in companies and institutions, including Disneyland Resort, Ohio University College [...]
Instagram: @aaronngor / @offset.med
Facebook: Offset Med
Hours of Operation: By Appointment Only
Address:
12000 Firestone Blvd, Norwalk, CA, USA 90650
South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA, Mobile

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

Lillian Hicks, DPT – Vital Motion Physical Therapy

Physical therapy is not just for the injured dancer, it’s for every dancer! Whether you're recovering from an injury, preventing one, or striving to enhance your performance, I’m here to help you reach your fullest potential. Hi, I’m Lily Hicks, [...]
Special Offers: 20% Initial Evaluation if you mention you found me on Doctors for Dancers! That’s $40 off initial services!
Instagram: @lilyhicks.dpt
Hours of Operation: Virtual: Mon-Fri 8am-8pm. In-person: Tuesday and Thursday 8am-8pm
Address:
2525 Alcott Street, Denver, CO, USA, Unit 1C, Colorado, USA 80211

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 [...]
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

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 [...]
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

Jessica Randolph, DPM – Surgical Group of Arizona

Dr. Jessica Vernola (Clyne) Randolph, a native of Phoenix, AZ is classically trained in ballet and many different modern dance techniques.  She received her Bachelors of Fine Arts in Dance and Choreography from Arizona State University, followed by her Masters in Dance Education [...]
Special Offers: Call for available discounts
Instagram: @surgicalgroupofarizona
Hours of Operation: Mon: 8:30am to 4:30pm Tue: 8:30am to 4:30pm Wed: 8:30am to 4:30pm Thur: 8:30am to 4:30pm Fri: 8:30am to 3pm
Address:
20940 N Tatum Blvd, Phoenix, AZ, USA, Suite 350, Arizona, USA 85050

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 [...]
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

Jill Lorraine Tschetter, LMT

Jill is an accomplished and dedicated, Working Massotherapist, living in Cleveland, Ohio. Originally from the CLE, Jill started her dance education immediately upon entering the world as her mom is a well established dancer and performer, President of Orchesis [...]
Special Offers: Call for available discounts !
Instagram: @wellsoulworklmt
Hours of Operation: Call or text.
Address:
Ohio, USA 44138
Ohio, USA 44138

Lauren Dean, LAT, ATC, Cert DN, CES – AT the Stage, LLC

Lauren Dean is the owner and founder of AT the Stage, LLC, a mobile athletic training service dedicated to the health and longevity of high-level performers. With over 10 years of sports medicine and performing arts medicine experience, she [...]
Special Offers: Complimentary 20-min intro call. New Year 2026 Special: $10 off initial assessment
Instagram: @at.the.stage
Facebook: @atthestage2
Hours of Operation: Email for scheduling
Address:
Florida, USA 34761