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.
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Ellen Wendling, PT, DPT, OCS, CMT
Ellen is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and has been a part of the competitive dance world her entire life. After 18 years of studio training in Northern IL, Ellen was a member of the nationally ranked St. Ambrose [...]
Biomechanics
Credentials Received by DFD
Injury Prevention
Licensed
Pain Management
Physical Therapist
Sports Medicine
Strength and Conditioning
We come to you
Special Offers:
Free 30 minute consultations available to dancers who call 563-421-9520!
Hours of Operation:
Monday / Friday 7 AM - 4 PM, Tuesday / Thursday 10 AM - 7 PM, Wednesdays as needed
Address:
4850 Competition Drive, Bettendorf, Iowa, USA 52722
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
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 Prevention
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
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
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 Prevention
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
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 [...]
Credentials Received by DFD
Cryotherapy
Cupping
Injury Prevention
Licensed
Online
Pain Management
Physical Therapist
Sports Medicine
Strength and Conditioning
We come to you
Women’s Health
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
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 [...]
Biomechanics
Injury Prevention
Licensed
Online
Personal Trainer
Physical Therapist
Sports Medicine
Strength and Conditioning
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:
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Address:
Odessa, FL, USA, Florida, USA 33782
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
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 [...]
Credentials Received by DFD
Cryotherapy
Cupping
Dry Needling
Exercise Physiologist
Injury Prevention
Licensed
Online
Physical Therapist
Pilates
Pointe Assessments
Strength and Conditioning
Women’s Health
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
Scott Lee PT – Offset Med
Scott graduated from Chapman University with his Bachelors in Science in Athletic training in 2016 and earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2019 at California State University, Long Beach. Scott has accumulated a breadth of experience working with traditional [...]
Athletic Trainer
Credentials Received by DFD
Cupping
Injury Prevention
Licensed
Pain Management
Physical Therapist
Sports Medicine
We come to you
Special Offers:
call for available discounts
Instagram:
@scottlee.dpt.atc / @offset.med
Facebook:
@offsetmed
Hours of Operation:
By Appointment Only
Address:
12000 Firestone Blvd, Norwalk, CA, USA, USA 90650
Dr. Nikki Acierno, PT, DPT
Dr. Nikki Acierno is a Physical Therapist located in Albany, NY specialized in treating dancers and athletes across the lifespan. She holds her Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) from the University of Vermont. Prior to earning her DPT, she [...]
Biomechanics
Credentials Received by DFD
Cryotherapy
Dance/Movement Therapy
Injury Prevention
Licensed
Online
Pain Management
Physical Therapist
Pointe Assessments
Sports Medicine
We come to you
Special Offers:
Take advantage of a FREE 20 minute discovery call. 10% off evaluation if you mention you found me on Doctors for Dancers!
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/eleve_physical_therapy/
Hours of Operation:
By appointment only
Address:
Albany, NY, USA, New York, USA 12203
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
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 [...]
Athletic Trainer
Gyrotonic Training
Injury Prevention
Online
Personal Trainer
Strength and Conditioning
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
Marissa T Schaeffer
Marissa Schaeffer, PT, DPT, CSCS is a licensed physical therapist and strength and conditioning specialist in New York City. She is the founder of FlySpace, a physical therapy studio servicing performance artists, and senior physical therapist at Alvin Ailey American [...]
Instagram:
@marissatschaeffer_dpt
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/marissaschaefferDPT/
Hours of Operation:
By Appointment Only
Address:
125 West 72nd Street, Room F, New York, USA 10023
Jaclyn Lindell PT, DPT, OCS – Meyer Institute of Sport
My name is Jaclyn Lindell. I'm a USC graduate from the doctorate of Physical therapy program and orthopedic certified specialist. My background is actually in martial arts! However, in understanding movement and sport, I became increasingly interested in treating [...]
Hours of Operation:
Mon/Wed: 11-6 Tues/Thur: 8 AM - 7 PM Fri: 7AM - 6:30 PM
Address:
555 N Nash St, El Segundo, CA, USA 90245
Raymond Walls, MD, MFSEM, FRCS(Tr&Orth), FAAOS. NYU Langone Orthopadics
As a former World champion Irish dancer and lead performer in Riverdance, Dr. Walls has a unique understanding on what is needed to get back on the stage. He has two simple goals for his patients: relieve pain and [...]
Instagram:
@DrRayWalls
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/people/Ray-Walls-MD/61553941333584
Hours of Operation:
Office hours: Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays 8a-5p
Address:
171 Delancey Street, New York, USA 10002
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 Prevention
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
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 [...]
Credentials Received by DFD
Cupping
Injury Prevention
Licensed
Online
Personal Trainer
Physical Therapist
Pilates
Strength and Conditioning
Special Offers:
Contact for available discounts for the dance community.
Hours of Operation:
Contact cicely@resilientptpilates.com for availability.
Address:
California, USA 94577
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
Chelsea Pierotti Ph.D., Passionate Coach LLC
Chelsea Pierotti, Ph.D. is a Sport Psychology Consultant for dancers through her organization, Passionate Coach LLC. As a former professional ballet dancer and dance team coach she focuses on mental skills training including mental toughness, confidence, anxiety control, motivation, [...]
Special Offers:
Schedule a free 30 minute discovery call with Dr. Chelsea to find out how mental performance coaching can help your dance career
Instagram:
@dr.chelsea.pierotti
Facebook:
drchelseapierotti
Hours of Operation:
Contact for schedule
Address:
POB 17431, Colorado, USA 80308
Veronica K, Veronica K Platform, Certified Personal Trainer, B.A. Dance
As a Certified Personal Trainer, Professional Dancer, and former practicing Physical Therapist Assistant, I am passionate about helping adult and senior ballet dancers improve not only their technique but overall physical wellness, strength, and function.
I work with dancers at [...]
Credentials Received by DFD
Online
Personal Trainer
Pointe Assessments
Strength and Conditioning
We come to you
Special Offers:
Free ballet movement consults, 15% off all on demand courses with code DOCTORSFORDANCERS
Instagram:
@veronicakplatform
Facebook:
@veronicakballet
Hours of Operation:
Check Website for Appointments
Address:
Ohio, USA 44691
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 [...]
Athletic Trainer
Biomechanics
Cupping
Doctors For Dancers Advisory Board Member
Dry Needling
Injury Prevention
Licensed
Online
Personal Trainer
Physical Therapist
Sports Medicine
Strength and Conditioning
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
Aaron Ngor
Aaron Ngor is a Certified Athletic Trainer and Strength and Conditioning Specialist with years of clinical experience working with performing artists. He has worked with a variety of performers in companies and institutions, including Disneyland Resort, Ohio University College [...]
Instagram:
@aaronngor / @offset.med
Facebook:
Offset Med
Hours of Operation:
By Appointment Only
Address:
12000 Firestone Blvd, Norwalk, CA, USA 90650
South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA, Mobile
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
Jaimie Doherty- Empowering Athletes
MSEd in Post-Professional Athletic Training Educational Program. She has been working as an Athletic Trainer (ATC) for over 10 years with a variety of sports. She has worked with athletes ranging from youth to professional athletes. Jaimie has experience [...]
Instagram:
@empoweringathletesllc
Facebook:
empoweringathletesllc
Hours of Operation:
By Appointment Only
Address:
75 Washington Street, Pembroke, Massachusetts, USA 02359
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:
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Hours of Operation:
check website or email
Address:
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, USA, California, USA
Atlanta, GA, USA
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 [...]
Biomechanics
Credentials Received by DFD
Cupping
Dry Needling
Injury Prevention
Licensed
Physical Therapist
Sports Medicine
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
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
Junko Araki, EdD, LCPC, LPC, BC-DMT – Embodied Trust, LLC
Junko Araki, EdD, LCPC, LPC, BC-DMT, is a Japanese/English bilingual licensed professional counselor specializing in somatic psychology, dance/movement therapy, and sport and performance psychology.
Junko helps her clients incorporate authentic experience and creative exploration into their day-to-day lives as a [...]
Counseling
Credentials Received by DFD
Dance/Movement Therapy
Licensed
Online
Psychotherapist
We come to you
Mental Performance Coach
Special Offers:
Schedule a 15-minute complimentary call to learn more about my services and to see if we would be a good fit.
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/embodiedtrust/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/embodiedtrustllc/
Hours of Operation:
By appointment
Address:
11160 Veirs Mill Rd. Ste LLH18 #426, Maryland, USA 20902