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 173 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:
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Address:
Portland, OR, USA, Oregon, USA
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
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:
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Address:
New Orleans, LA 70119, USA, Louisiana, USA 70119
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
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 [...]
Biomechanics
Cupping
Injury Prevention
Massage Therapist
Pain Management
Personal Trainer
Sports Medicine
Strength and Conditioning
We come to you
Special Offers:
Call for available discounts.
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/drockperformance/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/dominionperformancesportstherapy
Hours of Operation:
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Address:
8 Dominion Drive, San Antonio, TX, USA, Building 100, Ste 105, Texas, USA 78257
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
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
Adriana Davila – AD Training, CFSC, MS
Adriana Davila began dancing at an early age. Becoming a dance educator specialist with 15 years of experience, a Certified Acrobatic Dance Teacher, a Certified Strength Coach and Personal Trainer, and have a Masters degree in physiology, physiotherapy and physiology [...]
Credentials Received by DFD
Injury Prevention
Online
Personal Trainer
Strength and Conditioning
We come to you
Women’s Health
Special Offers:
50% off the first session
Instagram:
@ad.training._
Hours of Operation:
Monday to Thursday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Friday and Saturdays 9:00 am to 1:00 pm,
Address:
Paseo de los Álamos, Del Paseo, Monterrey, N.L., México 64920
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
Annabelle Maman, Meyer Institute of Sport, PT, DPT, FAFS
Director of Rehabilitation and Performance - Professional and Amateur Skating – Meyer Institute of Sport
Specializing in functional and movement-based evaluations, Dr. Maman combines biomechanical movement and early symptom analysis with intervention methods to create an individualized exercise and rehabilitation [...]
Special Offers:
Please call for available discounts
Hours of Operation:
Please call for availability
Address:
555 North Nash Street, El Segundo, CA, USA, California, USA 90245
Located within the Toyota Sports Performance Center
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
Rebecca Strabala, PT, DPT
Dr. Rebecca Strabala is a licensed Physical Therapist who provides orthopedic physical therapy services, and specializes in providing rehabilitation services for dancers. She has a passion for providing education for dancers and dance educators to allow for a more [...]
Biomechanics
Credentials Received by DFD
Injury Prevention
Licensed
Pain Management
Physical Therapist
Pointe Assessments
Sports Medicine
Strength and Conditioning
Special Offers:
Please contact for information regarding in-studio education sessions and injury screens.
Hours of Operation:
Monday 7:45 - 5:30; Tuesday 7:45 - 3:15; Wednesday 7:45 - 3:15; Thursday 7:45 - 5:30; Friday 7:45 - 2:30. Hours flexible as needed
Address:
Iowa, USA 52213
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
Kurt Gorrell PT, DPT, CFMT, CSCS, ACSM EP-C, USAW
Kurt Gorrell has been an athlete and fitness enthusiast his entire life. He was a soccer player and competitive gymnast growing up and at the late age of 20 he started dancing where he enjoyed a 16-year career as a [...]
Biomechanics
Cupping
Injury Prevention
Licensed
Personal Trainer
Physical Therapist
Pilates
Sports Medicine
Strength and Conditioning
Special Offers:
20% off for all AEA, AGMA, AFTRA members and pre-professional dancers.
Instagram:
@kurtgorrell
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/kurt.gorrell
Hours of Operation:
Monday 10 AM - 7 PM, Tuesday 8:15 AM - 5:15 PM, Wednesday 10 AM - 7 PM, Thursday & Friday 7 AM - 4 PM
Address:
111 Pine, San Francisco, CA, USA, Suite 1315 94111
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
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
Angelina Vera, MD – Orthopaedic Surgeon – Crovetti Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
Angelina Vera, MD, is a board-eligible, orthopedic surgeon who is fellowship-trained in sports medicine, arthroscopy, and the treatment of injuries to the hip, knee, ankle, and shoulder. She provides expert care to her patients by using the latest advanced [...]
Instagram:
@angelinaveramd
Facebook:
@angelinaveramd
Hours of Operation:
Call for an appointment
Address:
2779 W Horizon Ridge Pkwy, unit 200, Nevada, USA 89052
851 South Rampart Boulevard, unit 200, Nevada, USA 89145
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
Aimee Martel, DPT, PT
Aimee Martel graduated in 2007 with her doctorate in physical therapy from Samuel Merritt University. She opened her practice in 2012 to focus on providing local dancers with the specialized care they deserve, and enjoys working with dancers from [...]
Special Offers:
10% off the initial evaluation if you mention DFD
Instagram:
@draimeept
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Dr. Aimee Martel, DPT, PT
Hours of Operation:
By Appointment Only
Address:
1196 Boulevard Way, Walnut Creek, CA, USA, Suite 7, California, USA 94595
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
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
Sarah Haran- Arrow PT Seattle
Sarah has been practicing in Seattle, WA since 2007. She combines evidence-based treatments and clinical expertise in order to best suit her patients’ needs, utilizing manual techniques as needed but emphasizing specific and individualized exercise programs designed to improve [...]
Instagram:
@arrowptseattle
Facebook:
Arrow Physical Therapy, PLLC
Hours of Operation:
By Appointment Only
Address:
3837 13th Ave W, Seattle, WA, USA, Ste. 104, Washington state, USA 98119
Dr. Elizabeth Lonergan, PT, DPT
Dr. Elizabeth Lonergan, PT, DPT understands the specific needs of dancers and is dedicated to a comprehensive treatment method to assist in rehabilitating and preventing injuries. She is a classically trained dancer in the Cecchetti method and has passed [...]
Instagram:
dancemedicinenm
Facebook:
dancemednm
Hours of Operation:
Mon-Fri 8-5
Address:
6400 Jefferson St NE, Albuquerque, NM, USA, New Mexico, USA 87109
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
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. 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
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
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
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
Samara DiMattia- Connecticut Dance Physical Therapy
Here, our professionals know that when a dancer is injured it affects not only their physical self but also their emotional wellbeing. We are committed to ensuring a healthy and safe return to dance while providing a recovery environment [...]
Instagram:
@ctdancephysicaltherapy
Facebook:
Connecticut Dance Physical Therapy
Hours of Operation:
See Website
Address:
1177 Summer Street, Suite 302, Stamford, Connecticut, USA 06905