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At Doctors For Dancers, we connect dance medicine with the dance industry, understanding that dancers are Artistic Athletes with unique needs.

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Ricci-Lee Hotz, MS,RDN, LD- A Taste of Health, LLC, “The Dancesport Dietitian”

Virtual services only available in Minnesota, Colorado, Arizona, California, contact for other states.
520-230-2636
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2801 Hennepin Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, USA, Suite #71, Minnesota, USA 55408
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Dr. Katherine Millis, PT, DPT, CSOMT, FAAOMPT (Certified in Sports & Orthopedic Manual Therapy) (Fellow with the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Therapists) , Excelerate Physical Therapy, LLC

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Mobile Physical Therapist - We come to you!, Texas, USA 77479
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Dr. Katherine Millis, PT, DPT, CSOMT, FAAOMPT (Certified in Sports & Orthopedic Manual Therapy) (Fellow with the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Therapists) , Excelerate Physical Therapy, LLC

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Houston, TX, USA, Texas, USA
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Dr. Katherine Millis, PT, DPT, CSOMT, FAAOMPT (Certified in Sports & Orthopedic Manual Therapy) (Fellow with the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Therapists) , Excelerate Physical Therapy, LLC

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Dallas, TX, USA, Texas, USA
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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

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

Paddy Jarit- PT, SCS, ATC

We are a privately owned and operated Dance and Sports Medicine physical therapy practice.  Paddy Jarit, PT, SCS, ATC and IADMS member is proud to offer his veteran staff to provide state of the art services to dancers in [...]
Facebook: Sport & Orthopaedic Physical Therapy by Paddy Jarit
Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 7-8
Address:
5718 Main Street, Trumbull, CT, USA, Connecticut, USA 06611
1499 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT, USA, Lower Level, Connecticut, USA 06824

Galit Friedlander

Galit Friedlander's passion for fitness comes from 17+ years of experience in the dance world, where she quickly discovered the need for injury prevention and dance-specific cross-training.  Galit believes that personal training/conditioning for dancers can be best used to [...]
Instagram: @gogalit
Facebook: Galit Friedländer
Hours of Operation: By Appointment Only
Address:
4795 Vineland Ave, North Hollywood, CA, USA, Suite E, California, USA 91602

Sarah L. Riggen, PT, DPT

Sarah began dancing recreationally at the age of 7 in Metro Detroit. She started dancing competitively by middle school until graduating from high school. As a senior in high school, Sarah was selected as a company member for LA [...]
Special Offers: Free 30 min consults available upon request!
Hours of Operation: Mon-Thurs 7am-7pm; Fri 7am-6pm
Address:
1261 South Lapeer Road, Suite 102, Lake Orion, MI, USA 48360

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

Heather Southwick, PT, MSPT Div of Sports Medicine, Performing Arts Program, Boston Children’s Hospital

Heather Southwick is a physical therapist specializing in performing arts medicine in the Division of Sports Medicine, Boston Children's Hospital mostly seeing patients at The Micheli Center for Injury Prevention at The Skating Club of Boston. She has been [...]
Instagram: @heathersouthwick
Facebook: @heathersouthwick
Hours of Operation: check website
Address:
The Skating Club of Boston, 750 University Ave, Massachusetts, USA 02062

Leneé Cook-Braxton, Ph.D. (c), M.S., RYT. – Holistic Performance Center

Leneé Cook-Braxton, Ph.D. (c), M.S., RYT. is the Founder of the Holistic Performance Center, an organization that utilizes the power of Clinical Hypnosis, Sport Psychology techniques, Pilates, and movement to enhance performance.  Leneé obtained her Bachelor's Degree in Dance [...]
Instagram: @holisticperformancecenter
Facebook: @holisticperformancecenter
Hours of Operation: By Appointment Only
Address:
Atlanta, GA, USA, Online, Georgia, USA
Atlanta, GA, USA, Mobile

Travis Morrison PT, DPT

Dr. Travis Morrison, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT, has been providing physical therapy in the Dallas area for several years, including working with professional and pre-professional dancers to rehabilitate them back into the studio and onto the stage. He graduated from [...]
Instagram: @Travis_DPT
Hours of Operation: Office hours by appointment.
Address:
8861 Coleman Boulevard, Frisco, TX, USA, Texas, USA 75034

Sarah Tyndall- Restore & Reform- PT, MPT, OCS

Sarah is a Sports Medicine/Orthopedic Physical Therapist who trained in Vaganova style Classical Ballet growing up, ultimately deciding to pursue a career in Physical Therapy to help other dancers reach their dreams and highest potential. Going to PT school, [...]
Special Offers: New Clients- 10% off Physical Therapy Evaluation or Injury Prevention Screening service
Instagram: @restore.reform.pt
Facebook: @restore.reform.pt
Hours of Operation: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday (by appointment only). Check Website for updates
Address:
11301-B Penny Road, North Carolina, USA 27518
Connected with CrossFit Coordinate, across TenTen from Knight's Play

Carlos “SparXz” Caraballo CSCS, PPSC, OTA1

I am a Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Pain-Free Performance Specialist (PPSC), Dancer, and Martial Arts Tricker My mission is to help dancers optimize their performance, extend their careers, decrease their risk for injury, and improve their overall wellness. I understand [...]
Special Offers: Mention "Doctors for Dancers" and receive a FREE 30-min consultation & a special discount on any of my online programs
Instagram: @carlossparxz
Facebook: Facebook.com/CarlosSparXz
Hours of Operation: By Appointment Only
Address:
Chandler, Mobile, Arizona, USA

Christine Lager, PT, DPT

Christine Lager, PT, DPT, is a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy and owner of Minnesota Dance Physical Therapy, LLC. She specializes in dance rehabilitation, injury prevention, and safe return to sport. Christine is a former studio, high school, and [...]
Special Offers: Call for available discounts
Instagram: @minnesota.dancept
Hours of Operation: Please contact for scheduling
Address:
St. Louis Park, MN, USA, Minnesota, USA 55416

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

Dr. Sarah Gosselin PT, DPT, CSCS

Dr. Sarah Gosselin PT, DPT, CSCS is a physical therapist in the Shenandoah Valley region of Virginia. She grew up dancing, and graduated from James Madison University with a Bachelor of Arts in Dance. She then attended Shenandoah University, [...]
Special Offers: Call for available discounts
Instagram: @sarahgosselindpt
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahgosselindpt
Hours of Operation: Please call clinic for hours
Address:
2509 Pleasant Run Drive, Harrisonburg, VA, USA, Virginia, USA 22801

Ricci-Lee Hotz, MS,RDN, LD- A Taste of Health, LLC, “The Dancesport Dietitian”

Ricci-Lee Hotz is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who, through her practice, “A Taste of Health,” offers nutrition counseling for individuals of all ages. She offers support to dancers who are looking to optimize their performance and those who are [...]
Special Offers: Free 15 minute discovery call prior to the "initial assessment" with mention of "Doctors for Dancers."
Instagram: @the_dancesport_dietitian
Facebook: @atasteofhealthllc
Hours of Operation: Tuesday-Friday 10-6pm; schedule is variable, please contact and we will do our best to acomodate your schedule..
Address:
2801 Hennepin Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, USA, Suite #71, Minnesota, USA 55408
Virtual services only available in Minnesota, Colorado, Arizona, California, contact for other states.

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

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

Dr. Katherine Millis, PT, DPT, CSOMT, FAAOMPT (Certified in Sports & Orthopedic Manual Therapy) (Fellow with the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Therapists) , Excelerate Physical Therapy, LLC

Injury? No injury? Wish to develop into a stronger/well-rounded dancer? If you answered yes to any of these, then Excelerate Physical Therapy is appropriate for you and your needs. Excelerate Physical Therapy provides personalized, one-on-one rehabilitative services in the comfort of [...]
Special Offers: Call for any available discounts
Instagram: @exceleratept
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ExceleratePT
Hours of Operation: Concierge Medicine; By appointment only.
Address:
Mobile Physical Therapist - We come to you!, Texas, USA 77479
Houston, TX, USA, Texas, USA
Dallas, TX, USA, Texas, USA

Lillian Hicks, DPT – Vital Motion Physical Therapy

Physical therapy is not just for the injured dancer, it’s for every dancer! Whether you're recovering from an injury, preventing one, or striving to enhance your performance, I’m here to help you reach your fullest potential. Hi, I’m Lily Hicks, [...]
Special Offers: 20% Initial Evaluation if you mention you found me on Doctors for Dancers! That’s $40 off initial services!
Instagram: @lilyhicks.dpt
Hours of Operation: Virtual: Mon-Fri 8am-8pm. In-person: Tuesday and Thursday 8am-8pm
Address:
2525 Alcott Street, Denver, CO, USA, Unit 1C, Colorado, USA 80211

Jennifer Milner – Bodies In Motion

Jennifer Milner is a certified Pilates trainer specializing in dancers and post-injury recoveries.  As a classical ballet dancer, Jennifer danced with several companies across the country, then moved to New York for musical theatre.  After a knee injury ended [...]
Instagram: @jennifer.milner
Hours of Operation: By Appointment Only
Address:
Dallas, TX, USA, At Studios and Homes, Texas, USA
Dallas, TX, USA, Online

Katlyn Oakley, PTA- Aquacare Physical Therapy

Katie Oakley is a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant and Certified Dance Medicine Specialist who brings a unique blend of clinical expertise, performance background, and dancer-centered care to her work. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from [...]
Special Offers: Free 30 Minute Consultation
Instagram: @aquacaredancemedicine
Hours of Operation: Check Website/Booking Link
Address:
106 Milford Street, Salisbury, MD, USA, Suite 106, Maryland, USA 21804

Cicely Hart, PT, DPT, MS, CSCS, MFDc

Cicely Hart, PT, Doctor of Physical Therapy, MS, CSCS, MFDc graduated from University of California at Davis with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science /Exercise Physiology in 1999.  She then graduated in 2002 from Regis University School for [...]
Special Offers: Contact for available discounts for the dance community.
Hours of Operation: Contact cicely@resilientptpilates.com for availability.
Address:
California, USA 94577

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

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

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

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

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

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

Justin Lewis, DPM, FACFAS, Maryland Foot and Ankle Specialists

Dr. Lewis is a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon and expert on complex surgical reconstruction and sports medicine.  His expertise is sought out by professional and pre-professional dancers throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.  Dr. Lewis developed a special interest in [...]
Instagram: @justinlewis_footsurgery
Hours of Operation: 9-5 Monday through Friday (Maryland) , 9-5 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday (Pennsylvania)
Address:
1010 Liberty Road, Suite 100, Maryland, USA 21784
96 Sofia Drive, Suite 205, Pennsylvania, USA 17361

Monica Lorenzo, MS, ATC, CES

Monica Lorenzo is a Certified Athletic Trainer and founder of ROMO Fit, Inc. Monica’s mission is to facilitate and maintain a long, healthy career for all performing athletes. After Monica’s own career as a competitive dancer, she received her degree [...]
Special Offers: Bundle Packages Available - Contact for information
Instagram: @romofit
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ROMOFit/
Hours of Operation: By Appointment Only
Address:
54 West 39th Street, New York, NY, USA, New York, USA 10018