Welcome to Doctors For Dancers!
Healthcare That Speaks Dance
Dancers are Artistic Athletes, and they deserve healthcare that understands their unique needs.
Doctors For Dancers connects dancers, parents, teachers, and studio owners with Dance Specialists across the U.S. and internationally, offering both local and virtual care options.
Beyond our directory, we provide on-site healthcare, educational workshops, and resources to support dancer health, wellness, and longevity.
Find a Dance Specialist today!
For assistance, call or text 818.918.1832.
Found 179 listings
Nasira Burkholder-Cooley, DrPH, RDN, BFA- Health en Pointe
Nasira is a registered dietitian, fitness expert, and nutrition educator. She was drawn to public health and nutrition as a result of her diverse background in science, fine arts, and fitness. Nasira is currently an adjunct faculty member at [...]
Instagram:
@Health_enpointe
Facebook:
Healthenpointe
Hours of Operation:
By Appointment Only
Address:
200 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA, USA, Suite 205, California, USA 92660
Orange County, CA, USA, California, USA
Online, California, USA
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
Kaina Louis-Charles, DPM County Wide Foot and Ankle
Dr. Kaina Louis-Charles is a foot and ankle surgeon with extensive training in reconstructive surgery, trauma care, minimally invasive procedures, and sports injury management. She completed her residency in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery with Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle certification [...]
Instagram:
@CountyWideFootandAnkle
Hours of Operation:
Boynton Office (9-5 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday) (Tuesday 3-4)(9-3 Friday) Wellington Office (9-11 Tuesdays)
Address:
1325 South Congress Avenue, Unit 108, Florida, USA 33426
10115 Forest Hill Blvd, Suite 102 33414
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
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
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
Dr. Alyssa Arms, PT, DPT, OCS – Back in Step Physical Therapy
Dr. Alyssa Arms is the owner of Back in Step Physical Therapy, located in Centennial, Colorado. She attended the University of Denver for her Bachelor of Science in Biology. She then went to the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical [...]
Biomechanics
Credentials Received by DFD
Dry Needling
Injury Prevention
Licensed
Online
Pain Management
Physical Therapist
Pointe Assessments
Sports Medicine
Strength and Conditioning
We come to you
Special Offers:
Please call for available discounts.
Instagram:
@backinsteppt
Facebook:
@backinsteppt
Hours of Operation:
Check website or contact us. In-clinic, in-studio, and online sessions available!
Address:
6551 South Revere Parkway, Centennial, CO, USA, Suite 215, Colorado, USA 80111
Carlos “SparXz” Caraballo CSCS, PPSC, OTA1
I am a Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Pain-Free Performance Specialist (PPSC), Dancer, and Martial Arts Tricker
My mission is to help dancers optimize their performance, extend their careers, decrease their risk for injury, and improve their overall wellness.
I understand [...]
Special Offers:
Mention "Doctors for Dancers" and receive a FREE 30-min consultation & a special discount on any of my online programs
Instagram:
@carlossparxz
Facebook:
Facebook.com/CarlosSparXz
Hours of Operation:
By Appointment Only
Address:
Chandler, Mobile, Arizona, USA
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
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
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
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
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. 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
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
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 Prevention
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
Melissa Lineburg, MS, CNS
I help dancers optimize performance, prevent injuries, and build balance through personalized nutrition coaching. As a professional ballerina and licensed dietitian, I understand the unique challenges dancers face and provide personalized solutions to fuel their artistry and well-being.
Hi! I’m [...]
Special Offers:
contact for available discounts
Instagram:
@empower_performance
Facebook:
@empowerdancenutrition
Hours of Operation:
check website
Address:
Virginia, USA
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 [...]
Biomechanics
Credentials Received by DFD
Injury Prevention
Physical Therapist
Strength and Conditioning
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday 7 AM - 7 PM
Address:
39650 Liberty Street, Fremont, California, USA 94583
Marilyn K. Miller, BA, A.C.E CPT, Stott, P.M.A. – CPT, NKT – LII,
Marilyn Miller is a retired professional ballet and modern dancer, with experience in all forms of those two mediums. She is a Certified Pilates Instructor through the Pilates Method Alliance, a fully certified Stott Pilates Instructor, an American Council [...]
Biomechanics
Injury Prevention
Online
Pain Management
Personal Trainer
Pilates
Strength and Conditioning
We come to you
Special Offers:
10% discount on NKT Initial Evaluation and Lesson for dancers
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/pilatesonhudson/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/PilatesOnHudson/
Hours of Operation:
by appointment only; Tues - Saturday; hours vary
Address:
8 John Walsh Blvd, Peekskill, NY, USA, Suite 428, New York, USA 10566
Dr. Foram Patel, PT, DPT
Dr.Foram is a NY/ NJ licensed Physical therapist & a Dancer at World’s Largest Bollywood Dance Academy who completed her DPT from Utica college in 2016. E-Motion Physical Therapy & Wellness is a brainchild of Dr. Patel's vision to [...]
Biomechanics
Meditation
Online
Physical Therapist
Pointe Assessments
Sports Medicine
Strength and Conditioning
Yoga
Special Offers:
- Free Dance Injury Screening - Monthly subscription of $205 for 2 private sessions (Recovery or Rehab)
Instagram:
@e.motionpt @drforampateldpt
Facebook:
@E-Motion Physical Therapy & Wellness
Hours of Operation:
Check Website
Address:
2815 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ, USA, Second floor, New Jersey, USA 07306
Jersey City, NJ
64 Fulton Street, New York, NY, USA, Suite 303, New York, USA 10038
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
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
Lauren Fekete – MSc, MSc, MCSP – Dance & Performing Arts Specialist Physical Therapist
Lauren Fekete is a Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist with clinical interests in sport, dance, performing arts, hypermobility, joint instability, and chronic pain. She has launched a multidisciplinary service at Pure Sports Medicine dedicated specifically to ‘Dance & Performing Arts Medicine.’ [...]
Special Offers:
20% off services for Doctors for Dancers members, OneDance UK members, BAPAM members, and Equity members
Instagram:
@laurenefphysio
Hours of Operation:
Tuesdays- Fridays
Address:
Pure Sports Medicine St Paul's, New Change, London, UK, United Kingdom EC4M 9AB
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
Dr. Megan O’Linn, PT, DPT, OCS- Moti Physiotherapy
Dr. Megan O’Linn earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Mt. St. Mary’s University after earning her BS in Kinesiology at University of Hawaii at Manoa. Megan is inspired by using a holistic approach to manage musculoskeletal pain and [...]
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
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. 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
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
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 [...]
Biomechanics
Dry Needling
Injury Prevention
Licensed
Pain Management
Physical Therapist
Women’s Health
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
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