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

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

Lauren Coar, DPT – E-Motion Physical Therapy and Wellness

Dr. Lauren Coar is a dance physical therapist and pilates instructor based in Jersey City at E-Motion Physical Therapy and Wellness. With a lifelong passion for dance, she grew up competing in various styles, which led her to dance [...]
Special Offers: Call or email for special dancer rates and packages
Instagram: @laurencoar.dpt
Hours of Operation: MWF 11:30-8 TTH 10:30-7
Address:
2815 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ, USA, Suite 207, New Jersey, USA 07306

Dr. Daisy Su, PT, DPT

Daisy Su is a Physical Therapist and Pilates Instructor based in Houston, Texas. She received her Bachelor of Science from The University of Texas at Austin and earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine [...]
Special Offers: Contact for available discounts.
Instagram: @daisysudpt
Hours of Operation: By appointment only.
Address:
Houston, Texas, 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

Kelly Mathieu, BFA, CPT, CKTP – Kinetic Chain Movements

Professionally, Mrs. Mathieu holds a BFA in Dance from Cornish College of the Arts and is a movement educator, Certified Personal Trainer, and Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner. Previously, Kelly was a lead dance/ballet instructor, performer, and choreographer for nearly 20 [...]
Special Offers: call for available discounts
Instagram: www.instagram.com/kineticChainMvts
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KineticChainMvts
Hours of Operation: Please check website
Address:
Vancouver, Washington state, USA 98682

Karen Moran, P.T., Fusion Arts Physical Therapy

Fusion Arts Physical Therapy is a boutique practice that specializes in the treatment of dancers, aerialists, ice skaters, and gymnasts.  Treatment is one on one with Karen Moran, P.T.  We provide physical therapy in the clinic, as well as [...]
Instagram: @fusionartspt
Facebook: fusionartsphysicaltherapy
Hours of Operation: 7:00 A.M to 7:00 P.M Monday through Thursday. At home P.T. also available.
Address:
16430 Ventura Boulevard, Ste 108 Encino, CA, USA, California, USA 91436

Ali Figurin – Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC

Ali Figurin has been a part of the dance industry for 3 decades. She has worked in various roles with Universal Dance Association (UDA/Varsity Brands), including instructing college dance teams, serving as a head instructor and regional representative. Ali [...]
Special Offers: Call for available discounts!
Hours of Operation: Flexible- by appointment
Address:
5655 S Yosemite St, Greenwood Village, Suite 350, Colorado, USA 80111

Kate Fox, CMT, CLMA – Performing Artist’s Injury Treatment Center of NewPath Wellness

Kate Fox is a Certified Massage Therapist (CMT, 2001) and Certified Laban/Bartenieff Movement Analyst (CLMA, 2008). She is the owner and operator of NewPath Wellness, and has over 20 years of experience working with injured performing artists as a [...]
Special Offers: Reduced rate services offered at the Performing Artist's Injury Treatment Center
Instagram: @newpathwellnessLA
Facebook: @newpathwellnessLA
Hours of Operation: PAITC is open Mondays and Saturdays, and standard rate appointments are held Tuesday-Friday
Address:
150 East Olive Avenue, Burbank, CA, USA 91502

Jennifer Milner – Bodies In Motion

Jennifer Milner is a certified Pilates trainer specializing in dancers and post-injury recoveries.  As a classical ballet dancer, Jennifer danced with several companies across the country, then moved to New York for musical theatre.  After a knee injury ended [...]
Instagram: @jennifer.milner
Hours of Operation: By Appointment Only
Address:
Dallas, TX, USA, At Studios and Homes, Texas, USA
Dallas, TX, USA, Online

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 [...]
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

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 [...]
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

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

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

Jill Oliver- Insightful Motion

A versatile and creative teacher who is experienced in injury prevention and rehabilitation for dancers, Jill began studying Pilates in 1986 and has been teaching Pilates since 1993.  Her initial certification (Institute for the Pilates Method) training was with [...]
Instagram: Insightful Motion
Facebook: Insightful Motion
Hours of Operation: See website
Address:
2496 W 2nd Ave, Denver, CO, USA, Ste. 3, Colorado, USA 80209

Tracy Espiritu McKay, DO, FAAPMR

Prior to pursuing her medical career, Dr. Tracy Espiritu McKay spent several years performing professionally in Musical Theatre productions in New York City at venues that include Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall. Dr. McKay hails from Kearny, NJ and [...]
Instagram: @nycperformingartsmed
Hours of Operation: Please call the office for more detailed office hours.
Address:
171 Delancey Street, New York, NY, USA, Second floor, New York, USA 10002

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 [...]
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

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

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 [...]
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

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

Dr. Alison Carr, PT, DPT – Desert Orthopedic Center

Dr. Alison Carr, PT, DPT is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who has over 20 years of classical ballet experience. She received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Miami, and now treats adult and adolescent [...]
Instagram: alison_carr_dpt
Facebook: Yoga with Alison
Hours of Operation: in-clinic 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM M, Tu, W, F. Available on Thursdays for in-home or telehealth visits.
Address:
8402 W Centennial Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV, USA, Nevada, USA 89149
Henderson, NV, USA, Mobile, Nevada, USA
Online, Nevada, USA 88901

Richelle “Ricki” Stevenson – LAT, ATC, The Barre and Beyond

Richelle (Ricki) Stevenson is a licensed athletic trainer (LAT), certified Pilates instructor, and professional ballet dancer.  In 2015, she graduated summa cum laude from Grand Canyon University with a degree in athletic training and a minor in dance education. [...]
Special Offers: 10% discount on virtual or in-person initial evaluations
Instagram: @thebarreandbeyond
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Richelle-Stevenson-465526493890587
Hours of Operation: Check Website
Address:
62 Washington Street, M104, Middletown, Connecticut, USA 06457

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 [...]
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. 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.  [...]
Special Offers: Call for available discounts
Instagram: @trinityptwellness
Facebook: @trinityptwellness
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, call to schedule
Address:
5353, Colorado, 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 [...]
Special Offers: Email for Available Discounts
Instagram: @dr.audreylugo
Address:
Pinecrest, FL, USA, Florida, USA
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA, Florida, USA

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

May Kesler, MTh, PT

  May Kesler has been both a physical therapist & massage therapist for 38 years, graduated from Columbia University's College of Physicians & Surgeons 1982. She also holds an M.A. in Dance from American University in 2000. May trained in [...]
Special Offers: 15 minute Virtual Visit Free for Dancers. Free Gift on your first visit to office!
Instagram: @mkbdancer
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keslerpt
Hours of Operation: Mon to Fri 830-630pm, Sat Sun for urgent care, available for backstage and tour coverage
Address:
8828 Brierly Road, Chevy Chase, MD 20815, USA, Maryland, USA 20815

Sarah Tyndall- Restore & Reform- PT, MPT, OCS

Sarah is a Sports Medicine/Orthopedic Physical Therapist who trained in Vaganova style Classical Ballet growing up, ultimately deciding to pursue a career in Physical Therapy to help other dancers reach their dreams and highest potential. Going to PT school, [...]
Special Offers: New Clients- 10% off Physical Therapy Evaluation or Injury Prevention Screening service
Instagram: @restore.reform.pt
Facebook: @restore.reform.pt
Hours of Operation: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday (by appointment only). Check Website for updates
Address:
11301-B Penny Road, North Carolina, USA 27518
Connected with CrossFit Coordinate, across TenTen from Knight's Play

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

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.