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.
Found 177 listings
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 Prevention
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
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
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
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
Dr. Steven J. Karageanes, DO, Restorative Physical Medicine
Dr. Karageanes is primary care sports medicine physician who is the Medical Director of MercyElite Sports Medicine and Sports Performance at St Mary Mercy Hospital. He serves on the advisory boards of Youth Protection Advocates in Dance and the [...]
Special Offers:
Dancers are first priority for access to our clinic
Instagram:
@stevenkarageanes
Facebook:
@drscoop
Hours of Operation:
M-F, 8am-5pm
Address:
43250 Grand River Avenue, Novi, MI, USA, Michigan, USA 48377
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
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
Jenna Molczan, DPT – Fyzical Therapy and Balance Centers
Jenna Molczan, DPT is a physical therapist and dance teacher in her hometown in Western Pennsylvania. She received her bachelors degree in exercise science and a doctorate in physical therapy from Slippery Rock University. During her time at SRU, [...]
Credentials Received by DFD
Cupping
Exercise Physiologist
Licensed
Physical Therapist
Strength and Conditioning
Special Offers:
Free 15 minute in office consultation
Hours of Operation:
Mon-Thur 8am-6pm, Fri 8am-12pm
Address:
601 Pittsburgh Road, Butler, PA, USA, Pennsylvania, USA 16001
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 Prevention
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)
Delaney Mena – Certified Personal Trainer, NASM CES, SFC – Dance Movement Training
Delaney Mena is a professional dancer and personal trainer from Long Island, NY, currently living in Honolulu, HI. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Dance, with concentrations in Modern and Ballet Performance from Marymount Manhattan College, [...]
Special Offers:
Call for available discounts
Instagram:
@Delaney_train
Hours of Operation:
check website booking
Address:
Hawaii, USA 96818
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
Jenna Loewer, DPT- On Pointe Wellness and Rehab PLLC
Jenna Loewer, DPT is a Physical Therapist in Northern Virginia and the owner of On Pointe Wellness and Rehab PLLC. As a former dancer, she developed a love of movement early on. In 2011, she graduated from Nazareth College in Rochester, [...]
Credentials Received by DFD
Cupping
Doctors For Dancers Advisory Board Member
Injury Prevention
Online
Physical Therapist
We come to you
Special Offers:
$10 off your first in-person or virtual movement assessment
Instagram:
@onpointewellness
Facebook:
@onpointewellness
Hours of Operation:
Check Website
Address:
14540 John Marshall Hwy, Suite 108, Gainesville, VA, Virginia, USA 20155
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
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
Megan Barker, PT, DPT, OCS, WHC – Rhythm Health LLC
As a former collegiate dancer, Megan understands the demands and challenges dancers face, as well as the need for specialized treatment. Her experiences with her own injuries and journey through the healthcare system have made her a compassionate and [...]
Special Offers:
15% off first visit when you mention Doctors For Dancers
Instagram:
@rhythmhealthdpt @hypermobilityhealthcoach
Hours of Operation:
Check website
Address:
Falls Church, VA, USA, Virginia, USA 22046
Washington D.C., DC, USA, USA 20001
Cailyn Kennedy – Physical Therapist
Cailyn attended undergraduate studies at the University of South Carolina and received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Wingate University. Cailyn has a passion for treating dancers, as she competed competitively for 15+ years. She also competed on the [...]
Credentials Received by DFD
Cupping
Dry Needling
Personal Trainer
Physical Therapist
Pointe Assessments
Special Offers:
Call for available offers
Instagram:
@drcailynkennedydpt
Hours of Operation:
Check website for schedule
Address:
2103 West Parkside Lane, Phoenix, AZ, USA, Arizona, USA 85027
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. [...]
Credentials Received by DFD
Cupping
Dry Needling
Gyrotonic Training
Licensed
Physical Therapist
Pilates
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
Adam Quigley, MS, ATC, CES, PES, BLV Performance Therapy,
Adam Quigley empowers clients to achieve peak performance and wellness through cutting-edge manual therapy, functional training, and holistic care. With experience treating world-class athletes, dancers, and entertainers, Adam specializes in personalized strategies that optimize recovery, prevent injury, and unlock [...]
Athletic Trainer
Credentials Received by DFD
Cupping
Dance/Movement Therapy
Dry Needling
Injury Prevention
Pain Management
Personal Trainer
Sports Medicine
Strength and Conditioning
We come to you
Yoga
Special Offers:
Current offer for $150 session for professional dancers through Doctors for Dancers. Pricing based on availability.
Instagram:
@adamquigley
Hours of Operation:
Reach out for availability
Address:
California, USA
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
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
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
Kayla Freeman – DPT, Elizabeth Rogers Pilates and Physical Therapy
Kayla is passionate about movement and understands firsthand what it’s like to be sidelined from dance and other beloved activities due to injury. She also knows the joy of returning pain-free and is dedicated to helping others do the [...]
Biomechanics
Credentials Received by DFD
Injury Prevention
Pain Management
Physical Therapist
Pilates
Pointe Assessments
Hours of Operation:
M-R 7:00am-6:30pm; F 7:00am-5pm
Address:
3603 S McClellan St, Washington state, USA 98144
Dr. Kirk Ramirez, PT, DPT- Moti Physiotherapy
Dr. Kirk Ramirez earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine after earning his BS in kinesiology from the University of La Verne. His history of playing and coaching football led him to pursue a [...]
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
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 [...]
Biomechanics
Credentials Received by DFD
Cupping
Injury Prevention
Licensed
Pain Management
Physical Therapist
Pointe Assessments
Sports Medicine
Strength and Conditioning
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. Audrey Lugo, PT, DPT, CSCS
Dr. Audrey Lugo is a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy, Dance Medicine Specialist, and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. As a dancer for 20+ years, Audrey experienced several dance-related injuries and chronic pain which led her to her passion [...]
Biomechanics
Credentials Received by DFD
Injury Prevention
Licensed
Personal Trainer
Physical Therapist
Pointe Assessments
Strength and Conditioning
Special Offers:
Email for Available Discounts
Instagram:
@dr.audreylugo
Address:
Pinecrest, FL, USA, Florida, USA
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA, Florida, USA
Amber Fahey – SHIFT
Elevate Your Dance Journey with Amber Fahey! As a dedicated mind and body conditioning coach, I specialize in helping dancers enhance their performance through a unique blend of movement and mindfulness practices tailored just for you.
With a 200-hour meditation [...]
Special Offers:
Call for available discounts
Instagram:
@shiftwithamber
Facebook:
@shiftwithamber
Hours of Operation:
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Address:
9755 Frederick Circle, Omaha, NE, USA, Nebraska, USA 68124
Jan Dunn, MS – Denver Dance Medicine
Jan Dunn, MS is a dance educator/dance medicine specialist with 33 years of experience, a Pilates rehabilitation and conditioning specialist for 30 years, and a Franklin Method Educator for 16 years, based in Denver, CO. Her degrees are in [...]
Biomechanics
Credentials Received by DFD
Exercise Physiologist
Injury Prevention
Personal Trainer
Pilates
Strength and Conditioning
We come to you
Special Offers:
For Private sessions: First session is complimentary / discount offered on 5 or 10 pack of sessions
Facebook:
The Bridge Dance Project
Hours of Operation:
hours arranged on a personal basis
Address:
Denver, CO, USA, Colorado, USA 80027
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
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
Karl Flores- FLRS Training
Karl Flores currently holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology/Exercise Science with an additional focus in physiology. He is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist who’s mission is to create better beings through human movement. As a trainer for [...]
Instagram:
@karl.flrs
Hours of Operation:
By Appointment Only
Address:
6610 Lexington Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, USA, California, USA 90038