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. Megan Wise, PT, DPT, CSCS, NCPT

Dr. Megan Wise is a licensed physical therapist and a graduate of New York University with a Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy. She is also a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher, and a Certified Life Coach. Dr. [...]
Special Offers: 20 Minute Consultation sessions: A FREE virtual session to chat about your health and fitness needs, barriers, goals and resources to create an action plan that works for YOU!
Instagram: @thebroadwaypt
Hours of Operation: By appointment only- Check website
Address:
32 Union Square East, Suite 402, New York, USA 10013
(On Union Sq East between E 15th and E 16th)
Online, Florida, USA

Veronica K, Veronica K Platform, Certified Personal Trainer, B.A. Dance

As a Certified Personal Trainer, Professional Dancer, and former practicing Physical Therapist Assistant, I am passionate about helping adult and senior ballet dancers improve not only their technique but overall physical wellness, strength, and function. I work with dancers at [...]
Special Offers: Free ballet movement consults, 15% off all on demand courses with code DOCTORSFORDANCERS
Instagram: @veronicakplatform
Facebook: @veronicakballet
Hours of Operation: Check Website for Appointments
Address:
Ohio, USA 44691

Dr. Carrie Skony, DC, CCSP- PERFORM Active Wellness + Dance Medicine

Dr. Carrie Skony is a Chiropractic Physician with a post-graduate certification as a Chiropractic Sports Physician, with a specialized focus in Dance Medicine. She has been working with dancers and dance companies throughout the Chicago suburban area since 2005. [...]
Instagram: @drcarrieskony
Facebook: Dr. Carrie Skony
Hours of Operation: Mon & Wednesday 9am-1pm, Tues & Thursday 1pm-7pm
Address:
3080 Ogden Ave, Lisle, IL 60532, USA, Suite 202, Illinois, USA 60532

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

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 [...]
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)

Dr. Ann Degrey, PT, DPT- Moti Physiotherapy

Dr. Ann Nguyen Degrey graduated from UC Irvine with a B.S. In Public Health Sciences and then continued her educational pursuits at University of St. Augustine, earning her Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) with an emphasis on Manual Therapy. [...]
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

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

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

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 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

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

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

Adam Quigley, MS, ATC, CES, PES, BLV Performance Therapy,

Adam Quigley empowers clients to achieve peak performance and wellness through cutting-edge manual therapy, functional training, and holistic care. With experience treating world-class athletes, dancers, and entertainers, Adam specializes in personalized strategies that optimize recovery, prevent injury, and unlock [...]
Special Offers: Current offer for $150 session for professional dancers through Doctors for Dancers. Pricing based on availability.
Instagram: @adamquigley
Hours of Operation: Reach out for availability
Address:
California, USA

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

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

Dr. Nick Cutri – MOTI Physiotherapy

Dr. Nick Cutri earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) from the University of Southern California after earning his BS in Kinesiology at San Diego State University. A practitioner of functional physical therapy, he completed the Fellowship Program in [...]
Instagram: @moti_pt
Facebook: MOTI Physiotherapy
Hours of Operation: Mon-Thur 7-8 Fri 7-7 Sat 8am-12pm
Address:
1965 Hillhurst Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, USA, Floor 1, California, USA 90027

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 [...]
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

Annabelle Maman, Meyer Institute of Sport, PT, DPT, FAFS

Director of Rehabilitation and Performance - Professional and Amateur Skating – Meyer Institute of Sport Specializing in functional and movement-based evaluations, Dr. Maman combines biomechanical movement and early symptom analysis with intervention methods to create an individualized exercise and rehabilitation [...]
Special Offers: Please call for available discounts
Hours of Operation: Please call for availability
Address:
555 North Nash Street, El Segundo, CA, USA, California, USA 90245
Located within the Toyota Sports Performance Center

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

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. Katie Lichty, PT, DPT, OCS – Moti Physiotherapy

Born and raised in the central valley of California, Katie has always loved living in California, earning her BS from the University of California Santa Barbara, and then receiving her Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) from Chapman University in [...]
Instagram: @moti_pt
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/motiphysiotherapy/
Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 7-8
Address:
1965 Hillhurst Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, USA

Ali Figurin – Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC

Ali Figurin has been a part of the dance industry for 3 decades. She has worked in various roles with Universal Dance Association (UDA/Varsity Brands), including instructing college dance teams, serving as a head instructor and regional representative. Ali [...]
Special Offers: Call for available discounts!
Hours of Operation: Flexible- by appointment
Address:
5655 S Yosemite St, Greenwood Village, Suite 350, Colorado, USA 80111

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: N/A
Hours of Operation: check website or email
Address:
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, USA, California, USA
Atlanta, GA, USA

Carl R. Pullen, D.O.

As a Board Certified Family Medicine Physician I am involved in the wellness and preventive care of my patients. Along with practicing medicine I have also continued to work as Personal Trainer and Group Fitness instructor (Indoor cycling and [...]
Hours of Operation: M-F 9am - 5pm
Address:
4190 City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, USA, Suite 540, Pennsylvania, USA 19131

Tracy Espiritu McKay, DO, FAAPMR

Prior to pursuing her medical career, Dr. Tracy Espiritu McKay spent several years performing professionally in Musical Theatre productions in New York City at venues that include Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall. Dr. McKay hails from Kearny, NJ and [...]
Instagram: @nycperformingartsmed
Hours of Operation: Please call the office for more detailed office hours.
Address:
171 Delancey Street, New York, NY, USA, Second floor, New York, USA 10002

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

Angelina Vera, MD – Orthopaedic Surgeon – Crovetti Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine

Angelina Vera, MD, is a board-eligible, orthopedic surgeon who is fellowship-trained in sports medicine, arthroscopy, and the treatment of injuries to the hip, knee, ankle, and shoulder. She provides expert care to her patients by using the latest advanced [...]
Instagram: @angelinaveramd
Facebook: @angelinaveramd
Hours of Operation: Call for an appointment
Address:
2779 W Horizon Ridge Pkwy, unit 200, Nevada, USA 89052
851 South Rampart Boulevard, unit 200, Nevada, USA 89145

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

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