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.

 

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 [...]
Special Offers: Email for Available Discounts
Instagram: @dr.audreylugo
Address:
Pinecrest, FL, USA, Florida, USA
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA, Florida, USA

Kelly Mathieu, BFA, CPT, CKTP – Kinetic Chain Movements

Professionally, Mrs. Mathieu holds a BFA in Dance from Cornish College of the Arts and is a movement educator, Certified Personal Trainer, and Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner. Previously, Kelly was a lead dance/ballet instructor, performer, and choreographer for nearly 20 [...]
Special Offers: call for available discounts
Instagram: www.instagram.com/kineticChainMvts
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KineticChainMvts
Hours of Operation: Please check website
Address:
Vancouver, Washington state, USA 98682

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 [...]
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

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

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 [...]
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

Richelle “Ricki” Stevenson – LAT, ATC, The Barre and Beyond

Richelle (Ricki) Stevenson is a licensed athletic trainer (LAT), certified Pilates instructor, and professional ballet dancer.  In 2015, she graduated summa cum laude from Grand Canyon University with a degree in athletic training and a minor in dance education. [...]
Special Offers: 10% discount on virtual or in-person initial evaluations
Instagram: @thebarreandbeyond
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Richelle-Stevenson-465526493890587
Hours of Operation: Check Website
Address:
62 Washington Street, M104, Middletown, Connecticut, USA 06457

Dr. Mona Tsutsui, PT, DPT, CFSC, RKC

Mona Tsutsui is a Physical Therapist based in NYC and is a Pilates teacher certification candidate. She earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in Miami, where she built skills in [...]
Special Offers: Free fitness assessment with our training team. If you are dealing with an injury, please go to our PT inquiry form for a free consult call with our team
Instagram: @mona.t.dpt / @mxa.pt
Hours of Operation: Tues: 8am - 8pm Wed: 8am - 8pm Thurs: 3pm - 8pm Fri: 8am - 11:30am Sat: by appointment only
Address:
4 West 14th Street 2nd floor, New York, NY, New York, USA 10011
4 West 14th Street 2nd floor, New York, NY, USA, New York, USA 10016
Tues: 8am - 8pm Wed: 8am - 8pm Thurs: 3pm - 8pm Fri: 8am - 11:30am Sat: by appointment only

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

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

Jacky Thai, PTA, BS, EMR – Resilient Recovery

Jacky brings a unique blend of clinical expertise and dance experience to his practice. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Houston (2015) and an Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapy Assistant from [...]
Instagram: @jthaitea / @resilientrecovery.htx
Hours of Operation: By appointment only - please contact via phone (text), e-mail, or Instagram.
Address:
Texas, USA

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

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 [...]
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

Rebecca Strabala, PT, DPT

Dr. Rebecca Strabala is a licensed Physical Therapist who provides orthopedic physical therapy services, and specializes in providing rehabilitation services for dancers. She has a passion for providing education for dancers and dance educators to allow for a more [...]
Special Offers: Please contact for information regarding in-studio education sessions and injury screens.
Hours of Operation: Monday 7:45 - 5:30; Tuesday 7:45 - 3:15; Wednesday 7:45 - 3:15; Thursday 7:45 - 5:30; Friday 7:45 - 2:30. Hours flexible as needed
Address:
Iowa, USA 52213

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

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

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

Jan Dunn, MS – Denver Dance Medicine

Jan Dunn, MS  is a dance educator/dance medicine specialist with 33 years of experience, a Pilates rehabilitation and conditioning specialist for 30 years, and a Franklin Method Educator for 16 years, based in Denver, CO. Her degrees are in [...]
Special Offers: For Private sessions: First session is complimentary / discount offered on 5 or 10 pack of sessions
Facebook: The Bridge Dance Project
Hours of Operation: hours arranged on a personal basis
Address:
Denver, CO, USA, Colorado, USA 80027

Dr. Allyson Bingham, PT, DPT- Orthopedic Sports Therapy

Allyson attended undergraduate studies at Arizona State University and received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from A.T. Still University. Allyson is a passionate advocate for dancer health, with a background in dance that began in childhood and flourished on [...]
Special Offers: Call for available discounts
Instagram: @rhythm_and_recovery
Hours of Operation: Call clinic for hours
Address:
2525 S Rural Rd., Suite 5-S, Arizona, USA 85282

Marissa T Schaeffer

Marissa Schaeffer, PT, DPT, CSCS is a licensed physical therapist and strength and conditioning specialist in New York City. She is the founder of FlySpace, a physical therapy studio servicing performance artists, and senior physical therapist at Alvin Ailey American [...]
Instagram: @marissatschaeffer_dpt
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marissaschaefferDPT/
Hours of Operation: By Appointment Only
Address:
125 West 72nd Street, Room F, New York, USA 10023

Dr. Meghan Gearhart, PT, DPT – Charlotte Dance Medicine

Hi, I’m Meghan! I own Charlotte Dance Medicine and as a physical therapist I help dancers build confidence in their bodies while healing from and preventing injuries and feel empowered to make decisions related to their health and performance goals. My path [...]
Instagram: @charlottedancemed
Hours of Operation: By appointment only, evenings and weekends available
Address:
Charlotte, NC, USA, North Carolina, USA

Darcy Lei, DO – University of Cincinnati Medical Center

Dance and Performing Arts Medicine are my passion, and I treat dancers at all levels of training. My unique experience in the worlds of both dance and medicine allow me to understand exactly how an injury is impacting my [...]
Special Offers: Call for available discounts
Instagram: @dancedoctorcincy
Hours of Operation: Monday-Thursday: 8am-4:30pm, Friday 9am-11:30pm
Address:
3113 Bellevue Ave, Cincinnati, OH, USA, Ohio, USA 45219
7690 Discovery Drive, West Chester Township, OH, USA, Suite 1000, Ohio, USA 45069
151 West Galbraith Road, Cincinnati, OH, USA, Ohio, USA 45216
68 Cavalier Boulevard, Florence, KY, USA, Kentucky, USA 41042

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

Marissa Sinak, PT, DPT

Marissa is a Physical Therapist with SSM Health - Select Medical and an avid supporter of the St. Louis dance community. Marissa has studied ballet and pointe, tap, jazz, and contemporary dance and is passionate about helping dancers perform [...]
Hours of Operation: Monday-Thursday 7:00-6:30, Friday 7:00-6:00.
Address:
1027 Bellevue Avenue, Richmond Heights, MO, USA, USA 63117

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

Kate Fox, CMT, CLMA – Performing Artist’s Injury Treatment Center of NewPath Wellness

Kate Fox is a Certified Massage Therapist (CMT, 2001) and Certified Laban/Bartenieff Movement Analyst (CLMA, 2008). She is the owner and operator of NewPath Wellness, and has over 20 years of experience working with injured performing artists as a [...]
Special Offers: Reduced rate services offered at the Performing Artist's Injury Treatment Center
Instagram: @newpathwellnessLA
Facebook: @newpathwellnessLA
Hours of Operation: PAITC is open Mondays and Saturdays, and standard rate appointments are held Tuesday-Friday
Address:
150 East Olive Avenue, Burbank, CA, USA 91502

Stephanie Foresi MSPT – Foresi’s Individualized Training (FIT)

A former Division II gymnast and coach, Stephanie Foresi, MSPT, has dedicated over 27 years as an orthopedic manual physical therapist specializing in injury treatment, prevention, and safe return to competition. For the past 21 years, she has owned [...]
Special Offers: Available to come to studio for free injury prevention clinics.
Instagram: @fitsports122
Facebook: @stayfitconnecticut
Hours of Operation: 7-8pm Mon-F Sat and Sun by appointment
Address:
122 Spring Street, Southington, CT, USA, D4, Connecticut, USA 06489

Dr. Foram Patel, PT, DPT

Dr.Foram is a NY/ NJ licensed Physical therapist & a Dancer at World’s Largest Bollywood Dance Academy who completed her DPT from Utica college in 2016. E-Motion Physical Therapy & Wellness is a brainchild of Dr. Patel's vision to [...]
Special Offers: - Free Dance Injury Screening - Monthly subscription of $205 for 2 private sessions (Recovery or Rehab)
Instagram: @e.motionpt @drforampateldpt
Facebook: @E-Motion Physical Therapy & Wellness
Hours of Operation: Check Website
Address:
2815 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ, USA, Second floor, New Jersey, USA 07306
Jersey City, NJ
64 Fulton Street, New York, NY, USA, Suite 303, New York, USA 10038

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

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