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.

 

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.
2801 Hennepin Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, USA, Suite #71, Minnesota, USA 55408

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

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

Kristen Robertson, PT, DPT, NCPT

Dr. Kristen Robertson graduated from Wayne State University with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2019. She is a Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher and STOTT Pilates Instructor, holding specialist certifications in Rehabilitation and Athletics. A former professional dancer, Dr. [...]
Instagram: krobertson1349
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristen.robertson.9400
Hours of Operation: M, W, Th 7-7
Address:
20276 Middlebelt Road, Suite 8, Michigan, USA 48152

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

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 [...]
Instagram: @thepointedoc
Facebook: @thepointedoc
Address:
Orlando, FL, USA, Florida, USA 32821

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

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

Brielle Migliaccio, Certified Personal Trainer, PPSC

Personal Trainer and professional dancer based in Los Angeles, Brielle Migliaccio believes that dancers are equal parts artist and athlete and aims to provide the community with the tools to elevate their craft through cross-training. Her mission is to [...]
Special Offers: Mention "Doctors for Dancers" and get a discount on your first session!
Instagram: @briellemigliaccio
Hours of Operation: By appointment only
Address:
California, USA 91601
Los Angeles, California

Theresa Ronna, DPM, Kayal Orthopaedic Center, PC

Your feet are your foundation, a stable strong foundation has the ability to keep you injury free and dancing for life.  I am Dr. Ronna, a dancer turned doctor with a passion for keeping dancers feet healthy, strong and [...]
Instagram: @dancedoctorterri
Facebook: @dancedoctorterri
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 9-5
Address:
784 Franklin Ave, Franklin Lakes, NJ, USA, SUITE 250, New Jersey, USA 07417
266 Harristown Road, Glen Rock, NJ, USA, New Jersey, USA 07452
11 Holt Drive, Stony Point, NY, USA, New York, USA 10980

Kathleen Ryan-Ceisel, PT MHS

Kathleen Ryan-Ceisel, PT MHS is a physical therapist in NW Chicagoland who specializes in sports medicine, performance, and injury prevention. She treats dancers of all ages and genres of dance; from young dancers learning to develop, to high school [...]
Special Offers: 10% off physical therapy and performance packages
Instagram: @edge360wellness
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/athleticedgeandwellness
Hours of Operation: M 6-9 pm, T 11-8, W 6-9 pm, Th 11-8, F 9-5, Sat 10-4, Sun-by appointment
Address:
1213 South Main Street, Algonquin, IL, USA, Illinois, USA 60102

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

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.

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

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

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

Dr. Ann Degrey, PT, DPT- Moti Physiotherapy

Dr. Ann Nguyen Degrey graduated from UC Irvine with a B.S. In Public Health Sciences and then continued her educational pursuits at University of St. Augustine, earning her Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) with an emphasis on Manual Therapy. [...]
Instagram: @moti_pt
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/motiphysiotherapy/
Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 7-8
Address:
1965 Hillhurst Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, USA, California, USA 90027

Jordan Haydel, FITT, Certified Personal Trainer – NFPT

Hey everyone!  My name is Jordan "JoLee" Haydel, and I am currently a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) as well as in school to become a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) specializing in treating artistic athletes. I danced from the age of [...]
Special Offers: Call for available discounts
Instagram: @fitt_br and @iam_jo_lee
Facebook: @FITTBR
Hours of Operation: M-TH: 5AM-7PM; F: 5am-6pm; Sat: 7am-2pm
Address:
9306 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge, LA, USA, USA 70810

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

Dr. Allyson Bingham, PT, DPT- Orthopedic Sports Therapy

Allyson attended undergraduate studies at Arizona State University and received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from A.T. Still University. Allyson is a passionate advocate for dancer health, with a background in dance that began in childhood and flourished on [...]
Special Offers: Call for available discounts
Instagram: @rhythm_and_recovery
Hours of Operation: Call clinic for hours
Address:
2525 S Rural Rd., Suite 5-S, Arizona, USA 85282

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

Brandi Davis, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Brandi Davis is the Clinical Director and Owner of BLC Inc. and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), primarily for those struggling with generalized anxiety, substance abuse, life transitions, and relationships. Additionally, [...]
Instagram: @backpocketlifecoach
Hours of Operation: M-F 8am-8pm
Address:
5266 Hollister Avenue, Goleta, CA, USA, Ste 210, California, USA 93111

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 [...]
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

Oriana Oanh Kim Hua, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS

Oriana is a physical therapist with Agile Physical Therapy who has a special interest in dance medicine. She understands the significant physical, emotional, and mental impact injury can have on the performing artist, which inspires her to take a [...]
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 7 AM - 7 PM
Address:
39650 Liberty Street, Fremont, California, USA 94583

Dr. Lisa Becker-Schmall, PT, DPT, COMT, CIDN, Women’s Pelvic Health Therapist

Lisa is a Physical Therapist who grew up in a military family which provided her the opportunity to live in a variety of states across the country. She went to Montana State University where she earned her Bachelor’s in [...]
Special Offers: Accepts most major insurance plans, please call to verify your specific plan. Hours: Call for availability
Instagram: @lisa.b.schmall
Hours of Operation: Call for availability
Address:
Therazona Physical Therapy, 861 N Higley Rd suite b 115, Gilbert, AZ 85234, USA, Arizona, USA 85234

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

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

Erin Zintek, The Ellové Technique®

Erin is a certified Pilates instructor, certified yoga instructor, and is the co-creator of The Ellové Technique®. She danced professionally in modern/contemporary work, as well as studied ballet, jazz, musical theater, tap, creative movement, improvisation, and loves teaching all [...]
Special Offers: Call for available discounts
Instagram: @theellovetechnique
Facebook: @theellovetechnique
Hours of Operation: Check Website
Address:
Greenville, Wisconsin, USA, Wisconsin, USA

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. Katie Lichty, PT, DPT, OCS – Moti Physiotherapy

Born and raised in the central valley of California, Katie has always loved living in California, earning her BS from the University of California Santa Barbara, and then receiving her Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) from Chapman University in [...]
Instagram: @moti_pt
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/motiphysiotherapy/
Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 7-8
Address:
1965 Hillhurst Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 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