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.

 

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 [...]
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

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

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

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

Dana Sheng, MD

Though I did not become a professional dancer, my lifelong training and love for dance are the forces that led me to sports and performing arts medicine. My goal is to keep people moving and doing what they love, [...]
Special Offers: call for available discounts
Hours of Operation: Mondays-Fridays 8:00am-4:20pm (M-Th at Carmichael location; W at Midtown Sacramento location). By appointment only.
Address:
6555 Coyle Avenue, Carmichael, CA, USA, Suite 180, California, USA 95608
3000 Q Street, Sacramento, CA, USA, 4th floor, California, USA 95816

Junko Araki, EdD, LCPC, LPC, BC-DMT – Embodied Trust, LLC

Junko Araki, EdD, LCPC, LPC, BC-DMT, is a Japanese/English bilingual licensed professional counselor specializing in somatic psychology, dance/movement therapy, and sport and performance psychology. Junko helps her clients incorporate authentic experience and creative exploration into their day-to-day lives as a [...]
Special Offers: Schedule a 15-minute complimentary call to learn more about my services and to see if we would be a good fit.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embodiedtrust/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/embodiedtrustllc/
Hours of Operation: By appointment
Address:
11160 Veirs Mill Rd. Ste LLH18 #426, Maryland, USA 20902

Christen Horsley PT, DPT- UCHealth Steadman Hawkins Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Clinic & Denver Dance Medicine Associates

Christen is a licensed Physical Therapist who graduated from Ithaca College. She has been practicing PT in Denver at Steadman Hawkins Clinic (now a part of UCHealth) since 2012. She is a dance medicine specialist, working with dancers of [...]
Special Offers: call for available discounts
Address:
Colorado, USA 80204

Kathleen Ryan-Ceisel, PT MHS

Kathleen Ryan-Ceisel, PT MHS is a physical therapist in NW Chicagoland who specializes in sports medicine, performance, and injury prevention. She treats dancers of all ages and genres of dance; from young dancers learning to develop, to high school [...]
Special Offers: 10% off physical therapy and performance packages
Instagram: @edge360wellness
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/athleticedgeandwellness
Hours of Operation: M 6-9 pm, T 11-8, W 6-9 pm, Th 11-8, F 9-5, Sat 10-4, Sun-by appointment
Address:
1213 South Main Street, Algonquin, IL, USA, Illinois, USA 60102

Dr. Nina Geromel, PT, DPT, ATC- Geromove

Nina holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree and a Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training from Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI. Nina is a Certified Athletic Trainer and member of the American Physical Therapy Association and Private [...]
Instagram: @thepointedoc
Facebook: @thepointedoc
Address:
Orlando, FL, USA, Florida, USA 32821

Rosa Pasculli, MD

Dr. Rosa Pasculli is a board-certified non-operative Sports Medicine physician. She completed her residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at NYU and a fellowship in Primary Care Sports Medicine at Emory University. Dr. Pasculli’s primary clinical area of interest is [...]
Special Offers: Call for available discounts
Instagram: @rosapascullimd
Hours of Operation: M 12-4pm, T-R 8am-4pm, F 8am-1pm
Address:
80 Gilmer Street Southeast, Atlanta, GA, USA 30303
26 Eagle Row, Georgia, USA 30322

GingerAnn Neslund PT, DPT – Divergent Physical Therapy & Wellness

My name is GingerAnn Neslund. I have been practicing physical therapy since 2015, and I have been dancing since I could walk. Through my practice as a physical therapist, I am committed to helping patients feel and move better, [...]
Special Offers: Free 20-minute injury screening (phone or Zoom) upon request!
Instagram: @moderndancept
Facebook: @wellnesstipsfordanceteachers
Hours of Operation: M-F by appointment only, contact me for any special circumstances
Address:
Ypsilanti, MI, USA, Michigan, USA 48198

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

Laura Haney, The Ellové Technique®

Laura Haney is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer with a lifelong background in the arts. Laura was a performer with Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, Fosse, Broadway's A Christmas Carol, and many more. Laura is trained in Pilates and is also a [...]
Special Offers: Call for available discounts.
Instagram: @theellovetechnique
Facebook: @theellovetechnique
Hours of Operation: 8:00am-8:00pm/Pacific 7 days/week
Address:
Mid-Hudson Valley Region, New York, USA 12477

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

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. Elaine Marquez McHugh, Naturopathic Medical Doctor (NMD), Rise Health and Wellness

Hello! I am Dr. Elaine, a dedicated specialist in the realm of longevity medicine. My passions in medicine include regenerative and anti-aging medicine, sports and performance medicine, mind body medicine, integrative medicine, and functional medicine. I am on a [...]
Special Offers: Free Discovery Consultation & 15% Off Initial Consultation
Instagram: @iamdrelaine
Facebook: @rise.medicine
Hours of Operation: Rise Health & Wellness: Sat & Sun 11am-3pm; Beverly Hills Rejuvenation Center: M-Th 10am-6pm & F 9am-5pm
Address:
California, USA
Rise Health & Wellness - Virtual or Concierge
1860 S Sepulveda Blvd., California, USA 90025
Beverly Hills Rejuvenation Center - Virtual or Clinic In-Person

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

Donald J. Rose, M.D., Harkness Center for Dance Injuries

Donald J. Rose, M.D. is the founding Director of the Harkness Center for Dance Injuries at NYU Langone Health. A Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon, he is a nationally and internationally recognized specialist in the field of sports and dance injuries, extensively publishing [...]
Special Offers: Special "Dancer Rates" are offered if services not covered by insurance (please inquire).
Instagram: @harknesscenterfordanceinjuries
Hours of Operation: Office hours: Mondays and Wednesdays 8a-4p
Address:
55 E 86th Street, #1A, New York, NY USA, New York, USA

Jenna Loewer, DPT- On Pointe Wellness and Rehab PLLC

Jenna Loewer, DPT is a Physical Therapist in Northern Virginia and the owner of On Pointe Wellness and Rehab PLLC. As a former dancer, she developed a love of movement early on. In 2011, she graduated from Nazareth College in Rochester, [...]
Special Offers: $10 off your first in-person or virtual movement assessment
Instagram: @onpointewellness
Facebook: @onpointewellness
Hours of Operation: Check Website
Address:
14540 John Marshall Hwy, Suite 108, Gainesville, VA, Virginia, USA 20155

Kurt Gorrell PT, DPT, CFMT, CSCS, ACSM EP-C, USAW

Kurt Gorrell has been an athlete and fitness enthusiast his entire life. He was a soccer player and competitive gymnast growing up and at the late age of 20 he started dancing where he enjoyed a 16-year career as a [...]
Special Offers: 20% off for all AEA, AGMA, AFTRA members and pre-professional dancers.
Instagram: @kurtgorrell
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kurt.gorrell
Hours of Operation: Monday 10 AM - 7 PM, Tuesday 8:15 AM - 5:15 PM, Wednesday 10 AM - 7 PM, Thursday & Friday 7 AM - 4 PM
Address:
111 Pine, San Francisco, CA, USA, Suite 1315 94111

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

Sarah Haran- Arrow PT Seattle

Sarah has been practicing in Seattle, WA since 2007. She combines evidence-based treatments and clinical expertise in order to best suit her patients’ needs, utilizing manual techniques as needed but emphasizing specific and individualized exercise programs designed to improve [...]
Instagram: @arrowptseattle
Facebook: Arrow Physical Therapy, PLLC
Hours of Operation: By Appointment Only
Address:
3837 13th Ave W, Seattle, WA, USA, Ste. 104, Washington state, USA 98119

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

Yoga for Dancers

Founded by Marja Lankinen, Yoga for Dancers' movement methodology roots in therapeutics through yoga, meditation, and myofascial release techniques. Every class targets strength training, flexibility, range of motion, joint integrity, structural awareness, recovery, body awareness, and self care in [...]
Instagram: @marjayoga @yogafordancers
Hours of Operation: See Website
Address:
11105 Weddington St, North Hollywood, CA, USA, Movement Lifestyle, California, USA
11528 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604, USA, Millennium Dance Complex, California, USA

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

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

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

Jenna Molczan, DPT – Fyzical Therapy and Balance Centers

Jenna Molczan, DPT is a physical therapist and dance teacher in her hometown in Western Pennsylvania.  She received her bachelors degree in exercise science and a doctorate in physical therapy from Slippery Rock University.  During her time at SRU, [...]
Special Offers: Free 15 minute in office consultation
Hours of Operation: Mon-Thur 8am-6pm, Fri 8am-12pm
Address:
601 Pittsburgh Road, Butler, PA, USA, Pennsylvania, USA 16001