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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 [...]
Biomechanics
Credentials Received by DFD
Doctors For Dancers Advisory Board Member
Injury Risk Reduction
Online
Pilates
Strength and Conditioning
We come to you
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. 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. [...]
Athletic Trainer
Biomechanics
Credentials Received by DFD
Cupping
Injury Risk Reduction
Licensed
Physical Therapist
Sports Medicine
Strength and Conditioning
Special Offers:
Call for available discounts
Instagram:
@trinityptwellness
Facebook:
@trinityptwellness
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday, call to schedule
Address:
5353, Colorado, USA
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
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Galit Friedländer
Hours of Operation:
By Appointment Only
Address:
4795 Vineland Ave, North Hollywood, CA, USA, Suite E, California, USA 91602
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 [...]
Credentials Received by DFD
Injury Risk Reduction
Meditation
Online
Personal Trainer
Pilates
Strength and Conditioning
We come to you
Yoga
Instagram:
@theellovetechnique
Facebook:
@theellovetechnique
Hours of Operation:
check website
Address:
Portland, OR, USA, Oregon, USA
Andrea N. Lasner, DPT- The Johns Hopkins Hospital: Performing Arts Rehabilitation Program
Andrea N. Lasner is currently a physical therapist and clinical specialist for the Johns Hopkins Outpatient Rehabilitation Network Clinic for Performing Artists at the Peabody Institute and The Johns Hopkins Outpatient Rehabilitation Network Clinic at Timonium. Prior to receiving [...]
Facebook:
John Hopkins Preforming Arts
Hours of Operation:
By Appointment Only
Address:
Johns Hopkins Rehabilitation Network - Timonium, West Timonium Road, Lutherville-Timonium, MD, USA, Maryland, USA 21093
Alex Baran, 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
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
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 [...]
Biomechanics
Credentials Received by DFD
Injury Risk Reduction
Licensed
Online
Podiatrist
Pointe Assessments
We come to you
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)
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 [...]
Biomechanics
Credentials Received by DFD
Injury Risk Reduction
Physician
Podiatrist
Sports Medicine
Sports Medicine Physician
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
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 [...]
Biomechanics
Injury Risk Reduction
Licensed
Nutritionist
Online
Pain Management
Physical Therapist
Sports Medicine
Strength and Conditioning
We come to you
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
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 [...]
Biomechanics
Credentials Received by DFD
Injury Risk Reduction
Licensed
Online
Pain Management
Physical Therapist
Strength and Conditioning
We come to you
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
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
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
Kelli Barton Schneider, PT, DPT, OCS – Electric Edge Physical Therapy P.C. and Electric Edge Movement Training LLC
Hi there! I’m Kelli - a licensed physical therapist and board-certified specialist in orthopedics dedicated to helping dancers unlock their full potential and perform at their best.
As a young dancer, I felt discouraged when posterior tibial tendinitis caused me [...]
Biomechanics
Credentials Received by DFD
Injury Risk Reduction
Licensed
Online
Physical Therapist
Pilates
Pointe Assessments
Sports Medicine
Strength and Conditioning
We come to you
Instagram:
@electricedgemovement
Facebook:
@electricedgemovement
Hours of Operation:
Mon-Thurs 8am-6pm and Fri 8am-12pm but can be flexible based on patient/client needs
Address:
Charlotte, NC, USA 28204
Cincinnati, OH 45244
Santa Monica, CA 90405
Dr. Meghan Gearhart, PT, DPT – Charlotte Dance Medicine
Hi, I’m Meghan! I own Charlotte Dance Medicine and as a physical therapist I help dancers build confidence in their bodies while healing from and preventing injuries and feel empowered to make decisions related to their health and performance goals.
My path [...]
Biomechanics
Credentials Received by DFD
Cupping
Dry Needling
Injury Risk Reduction
Online
Physical Therapist
Pilates
Pointe Assessments
Sports Medicine
Strength and Conditioning
We come to you
Instagram:
@charlottedancemed
Hours of Operation:
By appointment only, evenings and weekends available
Address:
Charlotte, NC, USA, North Carolina, USA
Philip Montana MD, MFA, CAQSM – Maimonides Medical Center
Dr. Philip Montana, MD, MFA, is a board-certified physician in Internal Medicine and Sports Medicine. He holds a BFA in Dance Performance from the University of Florida and an MFA in Dance Performance from NYU’s Tisch School of the [...]
Credentials Received by DFD
General Practitioner
Injury Risk Reduction
Licensed
Online
Physician
Pointe Assessments
Sports Medicine
Sports Medicine Physician
Address:
330 Court Street, Brooklyn, NY, USA, USA 11231
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. [...]
Credentials Received by DFD
Injury Risk Reduction
Online
Pilates
Strength and Conditioning
We come to you
Instagram:
@kerrysheapilates
Facebook:
@ksheapilates
Hours of Operation:
Call For Appointment
Address:
Charlottesville, Virginia, USA 22911
Dr. Nina Geromel, PT, DPT, ATC- Geromove
Nina holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree and a Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training from Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI. Nina is a Certified Athletic Trainer and member of the American Physical Therapy Association and Private [...]
Athletic Trainer
Credentials Received by DFD
Dry Needling
Licensed
Physical Therapist
Sports Medicine
Instagram:
@thepointedoc
Facebook:
@thepointedoc
Address:
Orlando, FL, USA, Florida, USA 32821
Kristin Goldstein, PT, DPT – Graceful Physical Therapy and Performance LLC
Dr. Kristin Goldstein is a licensed physical therapist and founder of Graceful Physical Therapy and Performance serving Indian Land, SC and Charlotte, NC. She received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Delaware. As a former [...]
Special Offers:
10% off your first visit if you mention Doctors for Dancers
Instagram:
@graceful_pt
Facebook:
@gracefulphysicaltherapy
Hours of Operation:
By appointment only
Address:
Indian Land, SC, USA
Charlotte, NC, USA
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 [...]
Athletic Trainer
Biomechanics
Credentials Received by DFD
Injury Risk Reduction
Licensed
Online
Sports Medicine
Strength and Conditioning
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
Ellen Geminiani, MD Women’s Health, Sports and Performance Medical
Ellen Geminiani has been providing medical care for dancers, skaters and other performing arts athletes for over 30 years. Her background as a dancer and a figure skater informs her evaluation and treatment of the performing arts athlete. She [...]
Special Offers:
Detailed comprehensive evaluations
Instagram:
ellengeminiani
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday 8 am-5pm
Address:
20 Guest Street, Brighton, MA, USA, Suite 200, Massachusetts, USA 02135
Emily Scherb- Pure Motion Physical Therapy- The Circus Doc
Dr. Emily Scherb began her training as a circus artist in 1992. She continued training, performing, and teaching as she made her way through school, always making sure she wasn’t too far from her trapeze. When she graduated with [...]
Biomechanics
Credentials Received by DFD
Injury Risk Reduction
Online
Physical Therapist
Sports Medicine
Instagram:
@TheCircusDoc
Facebook:
@TheCircusDoc
Hours of Operation:
By Appointment Only
Address:
2130 Westlake Ave N, Seattle, WA, USA, Suite 2, Washington state, USA 98109
Seattle, WA, USA, Online, Washington state, USA
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
Natsuko Oshima, PT, DPT – THERAPY EN POINTE, LLC
Natsuko Oshima, PT, DPT is a licensed physical therapist, former professional ballet dancer, and educator specializing in dance and performing arts medicine. She danced professionally and taught ballet across four continents before transitioning into physical therapy.
She is the founder [...]
Credentials Received by DFD
Cupping
Injury Risk Reduction
Licensed
Online
Physical Therapist
Pointe Assessments
Sports Medicine
Strength and Conditioning
We come to you
Instagram:
@natsukoinsta
Hours of Operation:
By appointment only
Address:
Arkansas, USA 72207
Dana Sheng, MD
Though I did not become a professional dancer, my lifelong training and love for dance are the forces that led me to sports and performing arts medicine. My goal is to keep people moving and doing what they love, [...]
Special Offers:
call for available discounts
Hours of Operation:
Mondays-Fridays 8:00am-4:20pm (M-Th at Carmichael location; W at Midtown Sacramento location). By appointment only.
Address:
6555 Coyle Avenue, Carmichael, CA, USA, Suite 180, California, USA 95608
3000 Q Street, Sacramento, CA, USA, 4th floor, California, USA 95816
Kelsey Noble Doctor of Physical Therapy, Performing Arts Specialist
I am a dance physical therapist and classically trained dancer with over 20 years of experience across multiple styles, giving me a deep understanding of both the medical and performance demands of dance. Serving the growing dance community in [...]
Biomechanics
Credentials Received by DFD
Cupping
Dry Needling
Injury Risk Reduction
Licensed
Physical Therapist
Pointe Assessments
Pointe Shoe Fitting
Sports Medicine
Strength and Conditioning
Special Offers:
N/A
Instagram:
@phillydancept
Hours of Operation:
Vary. Please reach out for treatment hours.
Address:
280 North Providence Road, Media, PA, USA, Suite 100, Pennsylvania, USA 19063
Motive Sports and Physical Therapy
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
Der-How Huang PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS
Dr. Der-How Huang earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from USC in 2011, and earned his Orthopedic Certified Specialist in 2014. He has worked with many orthopedic surgeons in pre | post op surgical rehabilitation and injury prevention. He [...]
Instagram:
@thehowwithdrderhow
Hours of Operation:
Tues-Fri 8-6
Address:
18344 Clark St, Tarzana,, Suite 208, California, USA 91356
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 [...]
Athletic Trainer
Biomechanics
Credentials Received by DFD
Licensed
Physical Therapist
Sports Medicine
Strength and Conditioning
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
Jody Herman, MS, RDN, CEDRD
Jody is a Registered Dietitian, Nutrition Educator, and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDRD). Jody provides one-on-one and group nutrition counseling for dancers, dance teachers, and studios through her practice JLH Nutrition Therapy. She also participates in public speaking engagements [...]
Special Offers:
Call for Available Discounts
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 5:30pm. Call for weekend or further weekday availability
Address:
4203 St. Charles Place, Los Angeles, California, USA 90014