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. 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

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

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

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

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

Dr. Elizabeth Lonergan, PT, DPT

Dr. Elizabeth Lonergan, PT, DPT understands the specific needs of dancers and is dedicated to a comprehensive treatment method to assist in rehabilitating and preventing injuries. She is a classically trained dancer in the Cecchetti method and has passed [...]
Instagram: dancemedicinenm
Facebook: dancemednm
Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 8-5
Address:
6400 Jefferson St NE, Albuquerque, NM, USA, New Mexico, USA 87109

Allie Christensen- Align Fitness By Allie

At Align Fitness By Allie, we specialize in training dancers of all levels in correct movement patterns and technique, strength and conditioning, flexibility, injury recovery, and more. Using the Gyrotonic Method and others to teach correct placement, alignment, dance [...]
Instagram: @alignfitnessbyallie.com
Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 7-9
Address:
17931 Beach Blvd, Huntington Beach, CA, USA, Suite 100, California, USA 92647
Huntington Beach, CA, USA, Online

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

Jovauna Currey, MD

My specialties are in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine. Both of which focus on function and getting my patients back to doing what they love. I also have additional sub-specialty expertise in dance and performing arts medicine. [...]
Instagram: jcurreymd
Facebook: Jovauna Currey
Hours of Operation: By Appointment Only
Address:
3975 Old Redwood Highway, Santa Rosa, CA, USA, Medical Office Building 5, Suite 152, California, USA 95403

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

Anne Copeland, BKin, CAT(C)

Anne received her Post-Bachelor Certificate in Athletic Therapy on the President’s Honour Roll from Mount Royal University in Calgary, Alberta. Prior to the Athletic Therapy program, Anne completed a Bachelor of Kinesiology with Distinction and a minor in Dance from [...]
Special Offers: Call for available discounts
Instagram: @annecopeland18
Hours of Operation: check website
Address:
8500 Macleod Trail Southeast #168n, Calgary, AB, Canada T2H 2N1

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

Maria Haralambis

Maria Haralambis, M.Ed., NASM CES, FMT is a current Ph.D. student, Adjunct Faculty, Social Media Manager, Pre-Pro Ballet Teacher, & CEO of The Dance Scientist, L.L.C. You can see her featured in the November 2024 Dance Magazine issue in the [...]
Special Offers: 50% off an E-Book or Anatomy Poster - Use code DFD50
Instagram: @thedancescientist
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100054299300366
Hours of Operation: By Appointment Only
Address:
7596 Macomb Street, Grosse Ile Township, MI, USA

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

Dr. Nicole Taylor, PT, DPT- Impact Dance and Physical Therapy

With a deep passion for dance that spans over 20 years, Nicole has immersed herself in the world of competitive movement and artistic expression from a young age. In college, she received her undergraduate degree in Kinesiology from San [...]
Special Offers: 15% off Initial Eval if you mention finding me through DFD
Instagram: @impact_dancept
Hours of Operation: Check website/booking link for availability
Address:
5075 Camino De La Siesta, San Diego, CA, USA, Suite 222, USA 92108

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

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

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

Adriana Davila – AD Training, CFSC, MS

Adriana Davila began dancing at an early age. Becoming a dance educator specialist with 15 years of experience, a Certified Acrobatic Dance Teacher,  a Certified Strength Coach and Personal Trainer, and have a Masters degree in physiology, physiotherapy and physiology [...]
Special Offers: 50% off the first session
Instagram: @ad.training._
Hours of Operation: Monday to Thursday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Friday and Saturdays 9:00 am to 1:00 pm,
Address:
Paseo de los Álamos, Del Paseo, Monterrey, N.L., México 64920

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

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

Alan Kroll MS, ATC- Performing Arts Injury Care

For over 20 years I have provided injury care for the dancer and performing artist. I provide both onsite care and offsite rehabilitation, conditioning and injury prevention services. I have covered over 25 Broadway and Off Broadway shows in [...]
Instagram: Alank656
Facebook: Sportcare-Performing Arts Injury Care
Hours of Operation: By Appointment Only
Address:
322 West 57th Street, New York, NY, USA, Apt. 31N, New York, USA 10019

Dr. Gianna Morton PT, DPT – Athlete Restoration Company

As both a lifelong dancer and physical therapist, I’m passionate about helping dancers move, train, and recover to reach their highest potential. I graduated from Quinnipiac University with my Bachelor of Health Science and Doctorate of Physical Therapy in [...]
Special Offers: call for available discounts for dancers
Instagram: @athlete.restoration.co
Facebook: https://athleterestorationcompany.com/
Hours of Operation: M-F 7am-5PM, hours vary and therapists are flexible to work with your schedule if other times are needed
Address:
1655 Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard, West Palm Beach, FL, USA, Suite 106, Florida, USA 33401

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

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

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

Holly Navarro (Burns), PT, DPT, CMNT, CMTPT

Holly was a dancer from the age of 3 and had a career in ballet for a total of 16 years. She danced all over Lehigh Valley, PA, numerous studios throughout Central NJ, including the Roxey Ballet Company, and [...]
Instagram: www.instagram.com/elevation.physical.therapy
Facebook: @elevation.physical.therapy
Hours of Operation: By Appointment Only
Address:
38 Main Street, New Jersey, USA 08829

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

Jill Oliver- Insightful Motion

A versatile and creative teacher who is experienced in injury prevention and rehabilitation for dancers, Jill began studying Pilates in 1986 and has been teaching Pilates since 1993.  Her initial certification (Institute for the Pilates Method) training was with [...]
Instagram: Insightful Motion
Facebook: Insightful Motion
Hours of Operation: See website
Address:
2496 W 2nd Ave, Denver, CO, USA, Ste. 3, Colorado, USA 80209

Dr. Mona Tsutsui, PT, DPT, CFSC, RKC

Mona Tsutsui is a Physical Therapist based in NYC and is a Pilates teacher certification candidate. She earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in Miami, where she built skills in [...]
Special Offers: Free fitness assessment with our training team. If you are dealing with an injury, please go to our PT inquiry form for a free consult call with our team
Instagram: @mona.t.dpt / @mxa.pt
Hours of Operation: Tues: 8am - 8pm Wed: 8am - 8pm Thurs: 3pm - 8pm Fri: 8am - 11:30am Sat: by appointment only
Address:
4 West 14th Street 2nd floor, New York, NY, New York, USA 10011
4 West 14th Street 2nd floor, New York, NY, USA, New York, USA 10016
Tues: 8am - 8pm Wed: 8am - 8pm Thurs: 3pm - 8pm Fri: 8am - 11:30am Sat: by appointment only