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.

 

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

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

Sherry Lin, MFA, RDN – Rhythm and Nutrition, Inc.

Rhythm and Nutrition (R&N) was started in 2017 by dancer and registered dietitian Sherry Lin. Understanding firsthand the physical, mental and emotional demands of being a dancer, Sherry created R&N to help performing artists and athletes make healthy choices [...]
Instagram: https://www.sherrylinrd.com/nutrition
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rhythmandnutritioninc/
Hours of Operation: By Appointment Only
Address:
Chicago, IL, USA, Illinois, USA
Los Angeles, CA, USA

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

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

As a former Division 2 gymnast and coach, Stephanie Foresi MSPT has focused her 25 years as an orthopedic manual physical therapist on injury treatment, prevention and return to competition.  She has owned and operated her Sports Performance and [...]
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

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

Suzanne Clements Martin, MA, DPT, Doctors for Dancers

Dr. Suzanne Clements Martin, DPT is founder and principal educator of Pilates Therapeutics LLC, providing live and virtual courses in the therapeutic application of the Pilates Method in the primary topics of the spine, women’s health and performing arts [...]
Special Offers: Dancers receive a 30% discount off of regular pricing
Instagram: pilatestherapeuticsLLC
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/suzanne.martin.146/; https://www.facebook.com/pilatestherapeutics/
Hours of Operation: check website
Address:
Total Body Development, 3510 PEBBLE HILL DR, MARIETTA GA, Georgia, USA 30062

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

Dean Sosa, PT, DPT, BRM

My name is Dean Sosa and I am a Doctor of Physical Therapy and strength coach for artist-athletes. I graduated in May 2020 from Saint Joseph’s University. I have several years of clinical experience working with high school and [...]
Instagram: @juzdean.dpt
Hours of Operation: Please contact via phone, email, or instagram for scheduling
Address:
Los Angeles, CA, USA 90023
1355 Palmetto St Suite 140, Los Angeles, CA 90013

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

Lisa Buchmiller- The Ellové Technique®

Lisa Buchmiller began dancing at an early age at Tri-Cities Academy of Ballet in Richland, WA. Classically trained in ballet, tap, and jazz, she performed with Mid-Columbia Ballet under the artistic direction of Debra Pearse Rogo. In college, Lisa [...]
Instagram: @theellovetechnique
Facebook: @theellovetechnique
Hours of Operation: check website
Address:
Portland, OR, USA, Oregon, USA

Kristen Shelley, PT, DPT, OCS

Kristen has worked as a physical therapist in dance medicine since 2014. During her graduate studies, Kristen had the opportunity as a student physical therapist to provide dance medicine rehabilitation for the Charlotte Ballet. As a former dancer and instructor, [...]
Special Offers: Call for available discounts!
Instagram: @delawaredancept
Facebook: @delawaredancept
Hours of Operation: Check website
Address:
Delaware, USA 19709
Pennsylvania, USA 19350
Delaware, USA 19808
Delaware, USA 19701

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

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

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

Delaney Mena – Certified Personal Trainer, NASM CES, SFC – Dance Movement Training

Delaney Mena is a professional dancer and personal trainer from Long Island, NY, currently living in Honolulu, HI. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Dance, with concentrations in Modern and Ballet Performance from Marymount Manhattan College, [...]
Special Offers: Call for available discounts
Instagram: @Delaney_train
Hours of Operation: check website booking
Address:
Hawaii, USA 96818

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

Alex Lanty, Doctor of Physical Therapy

Alex is a board certified women’s health physical therapist with SSM Health Physical Therapy- Creve Coeur Sports Center. She specializes in the treatment of the flexible athlete (dance, cheerleading, gymnastics, etc.) with a special interest and additional training in [...]
Instagram: @ssmphysicaltherapy
Hours of Operation: 7am-6:30pm
Address:
555 N New Ballas Road Suite 120, Creve Coeur, MO, USA 63141

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

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

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

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

Dr. Chrissy Davis, PT, DPT, ATC, CSCS

Dr. Chrissy Davis, PT, DPT, ATC, CSCS  is a licensed Physical Therapist with a primary interest in orthopedics, manual therapy, performing arts medicine and performance therapy and training. Dr. Chrissy’s mission is to help dancers reduce their risk of [...]
Special Offers: Free Total Body Diagnostic and/or 10% discount on dance strength programs if you mention you found me on Doctors for Dancers
Instagram: @precision_performance_sports
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/precisionperformancesportsmedicine
Hours of Operation: Contact me to schedule!
Address:
1 S NW Hwy, Park Ridge, IL 60068, USA, Park Ridge, Illinois, USA 60068

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

Amie Sue, PT, DPT, CSCS- Cynergy Physical Therapy

Amie Sue received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from New York University. While completing her degree, she became a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Prior to pursuing her DPT, Amie graduated [...]
Special Offers: Call for available discounts
Instagram: @amie.dpt
Hours of Operation: Check Website
Address:
119 West 57th Street, New York, NY, USA, Suite 600, New York, USA 10019

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

Melissa Lineburg, MS, CNS

I help dancers optimize performance, prevent injuries, and build balance through personalized nutrition coaching. As a professional ballerina and licensed dietitian, I understand the unique challenges dancers face and provide personalized solutions to fuel their artistry and well-being. Hi! I’m [...]
Special Offers: contact for available discounts
Instagram: @empower_performance
Facebook: @empowerdancenutrition
Hours of Operation: check website
Address:
Virginia, USA

Marilyn K. Miller, BA, A.C.E CPT, Stott, P.M.A. – CPT, NKT – LII,

Marilyn Miller is a retired professional ballet and modern dancer, with experience in all forms of those two mediums. She is a Certified Pilates Instructor through the Pilates Method Alliance, a fully certified Stott Pilates Instructor, an American Council [...]
Special Offers: 10% discount on NKT Initial Evaluation and Lesson for dancers
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pilatesonhudson/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PilatesOnHudson/
Hours of Operation: by appointment only; Tues - Saturday; hours vary
Address:
8 John Walsh Blvd, Peekskill, NY, USA, Suite 428, New York, USA 10566