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.

 

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

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

Nathan Kindstrand, PT, DPT, OCS, ATC, CSCS – Tustin Physical Therapy Specialists

Clinic Director Tustin Physical Therapy Specialists Licensed Physical Therapist Doctor of Physical Therapy Board Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist Board Certified Athletic Trainer Board Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Nathan received his Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training [...]
Instagram: @TustinPTSpecialists
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TustinPTspecialists/?ref=bookmarks
Hours of Operation: 8am-6pm M-F
Address:
15000 Kensington Park Dr, Tustin, CA, USA, Suite 110, Texas, USA 92782

Dr. Alison Carr, PT, DPT – Desert Orthopedic Center

Dr. Alison Carr, PT, DPT is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who has over 20 years of classical ballet experience. She received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Miami, and now treats adult and adolescent [...]
Instagram: alison_carr_dpt
Facebook: Yoga with Alison
Hours of Operation: in-clinic 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM M, Tu, W, F. Available on Thursdays for in-home or telehealth visits.
Address:
8402 W Centennial Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV, USA, Nevada, USA 89149
Henderson, NV, USA, Mobile, Nevada, USA
Online, Nevada, USA 88901

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

Kendall Alway, PT, DPT SF Performing Arts Physical Therapy

Kendall Alway is a physical therapist in San Francisco who has specialized in the treatment of dancers since 2001. As owner of SF Performing Arts PT and director of the volunteer ODC Healthy Dancers' Clinic, she has devoted her [...]
Special Offers: Discounts available for professional dancers and dance teachers and for packages of 4 follow-up treatments!
Instagram: @sfperformingarts_pt
Facebook: @SFPerformingArtsTherapy
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday from 9am to 6pm. Online booking available!
Address:
545 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco, California, USA 94102

Taryn Cohn, Total Care Physical Therapy, PT, MSPT, COMT, OCS

I am a physical therapist with more than 17 years of experience. I am a certified orthopedic manual therapist through the Ola Grimsby Institute and have been recognized by the American Physical Therapy Association as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist. [...]
Instagram: @taryn.cohn
Hours of Operation: Check website
Address:
New Orleans, LA 70119, USA, Louisiana, USA 70119

Dr. Daisy Su, PT, DPT

Daisy Su is a Physical Therapist and Pilates Instructor based in Houston, Texas. She received her Bachelor of Science from The University of Texas at Austin and earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine [...]
Special Offers: Contact for available discounts.
Instagram: @daisysudpt
Hours of Operation: By appointment only.
Address:
Houston, Texas, USA

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

Mobile Massage By Christina

I’m born and raised in Las Vegas, NV. I’ve been a LMT for over 10 years now all over the Las Vegas strip and Valley. I love to explore the outdoors whenever I can! Certifications: Cupping Romero Technique Sports Massage     I’m [...]
Instagram: @mobilemassagebychristina
Facebook:  Christina Graff
Address:
Las Vegas, NV, USA, Nevada, USA
Las Vegas Strip, NV, USA, Nevada, USA

Dr. Lindsay Brunner, PT, DPT, OCS- Moti Physiotherapy

Dr. Lindsay Brunner earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Mount St. Mary’s University. Upon graduating she completed the Orthopedic Residency Program at Kaiser Permanente, which involved a mix of additional didactic learning and clinical work under expert [...]
Instagram: @moti_ptinfo@motipt.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/motiphysiotherapy/
Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 7-8
Address:
1965 Hillhurst Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, USA, California, USA 90027

Dr. Sarah Troicky, PT, DPT ATC – Trinity Physical Therapy and Wellness

Dr. Sarah Troicky is the owner and founder of Trinity Physical Therapy and Wellness. She is a Colorado native who grew up in Longmont and currently lives in Lakewood.  Sarah is a licensed physical therapist and licensed athletic trainer.  [...]
Special Offers: Call for available discounts
Instagram: @trinityptwellness
Facebook: @trinityptwellness
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, call to schedule
Address:
5353, Colorado, USA

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)

Matthew Kohler, MD – Ospina Medical – Regenerative Spine & Joint

As a highly sought-after interventional pain and regenerative medicine specialist in the UES of Manhattan, Dr. Kohler has naturally aligned with treating professional dancers, Broadway performers, and athletes alike.  It  has always been a passion of his to work [...]
Special Offers: Special Discount Available for All Dancers on Procedures not Covered By Insurance (including Regenerative Medicine Treatments)
Instagram: @dr.kohler
Facebook: @ospinamedical
Hours of Operation: M-F 9-5
Address:
Ospina Medical, 635 Madison Ave Ste 1301, New York, USA 10022

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

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

Dr. Mary Beth Maas, DPT

Mary Beth is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who has experience in treating pediatrics, geriatrics, and everything in between.  She most recently has specialized in treating youth athletes and dancers. Mary Beth received her Bachelors in Kinesiology and Doctorate [...]
Instagram: @mbodyyou
Facebook: facebook.com/mbodyyou
Hours of Operation: By appointment
Address:
Lafayette, LA, USA

Kerry Shea

Kerry is a former professional ballet dancer and Certified Advanced Pilates Instructor of 20 years. She specializes in helping dancers and athletes achieve peak performance, injury prevention and rehabilitation. Kerry holds two major Pilates certifications, the first through Stott. [...]
Instagram: @kerrysheapilates
Facebook: @ksheapilates
Hours of Operation: Call For Appointment
Address:
Charlottesville, Virginia, USA 22911

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

Dianne C. Rockefeller, LMT, MAS, NASM-CPT, CKTP, COMT, CMT, CCT

I'm an athletic performance manual therapist with over 8 years experience at the professional sports level (NBA, MLB, NFL, and other elite sports). My focus is on injury prevention, sports recovery, sports performance enhancement, and treatment for acute and [...]
Special Offers: Call for available discounts.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drockperformance/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dominionperformancesportstherapy
Hours of Operation: See Website
Address:
8 Dominion Drive, San Antonio, TX, USA, Building 100, Ste 105, Texas, USA 78257

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

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

Dr. Melanie Carminati, PT, DPT, GTS, PMA-CPT – Inspira Physical Therapy

Dr. Melanie Carminati has treated dancers at Madison Square Garden, various Broadway productions, students of the Alvin Ailey School, and much more.  She has extensive experience in Orthopedics for conservative and holistic treatment as well as pre and post [...]
Instagram: @inspiraphysicaltherapy
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inspiraphysicaltherapy/
Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 9am-6pm
Address:
219 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, New York, USA 11215

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

Amanda Hodgetts, PT, DPT – FX Physical Therapy

Amanda Hodgetts, PT, DPT is a Physical Therapist in the Baltimore area who specializes in treating dancers and athletes of all ages. Amanda found her love of dance at a young age, originally performing with an Irish Step Dancing [...]
Special Offers: Free 30 minute injury consultation. Call the office to schedule 410- 708-4763.
Instagram: @pt.amanda
Hours of Operation: Monday 7-2:30pm, Tuesday & Thursday 9:15-7pm, Wednesday 10-5:30pm, Friday 8:30-3:15pm.
Address:
5731 Cottonworth Avenue, Baltimore, MD, USA 21209

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

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

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

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