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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

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. 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

Lillian Hicks, DPT – Vital Motion Physical Therapy

Physical therapy is not just for the injured dancer, it’s for every dancer! Whether you're recovering from an injury, preventing one, or striving to enhance your performance, I’m here to help you reach your fullest potential. Hi, I’m Lily Hicks, [...]
Special Offers: 20% Initial Evaluation if you mention you found me on Doctors for Dancers! That’s $40 off initial services!
Instagram: @lilyhicks.dpt
Hours of Operation: Virtual: Mon-Fri 8am-8pm. In-person: Tuesday and Thursday 8am-8pm
Address:
2525 Alcott Street, Denver, CO, USA, Unit 1C, Colorado, USA 80211

Yoga for Dancers

Founded by Marja Lankinen, Yoga for Dancers' movement methodology roots in therapeutics through yoga, meditation, and myofascial release techniques. Every class targets strength training, flexibility, range of motion, joint integrity, structural awareness, recovery, body awareness, and self care in [...]
Instagram: @marjayoga @yogafordancers
Hours of Operation: See Website
Address:
11105 Weddington St, North Hollywood, CA, USA, Movement Lifestyle, California, USA
11528 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604, USA, Millennium Dance Complex, California, USA

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

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

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

Dr. Thomas Denis- Purposed Physical Therapy

Purposed Physical Therapy has quickly risen as the #1 physical therapy clinic in Greenville SC. This is because we are founded on the belief that every patient deserves 60 minutes of doctorate-level, one-on-one care every visit. Furthermore, that every [...]
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drthomasdenis/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PurposedPT/
Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 7-7 Sat 7-5
Address:
11 Barkingham Lane, Greenville, SC, USA, Suite C, South Carolina, USA 29607

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

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 [...]
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

Jody Herman, MS, RDN, CEDRD

Jody is a Registered Dietitian, Nutrition Educator, and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDRD). Jody provides one-on-one and group nutrition counseling for dancers, dance teachers, and studios through her practice JLH Nutrition Therapy. She also participates in public speaking engagements [...]
Special Offers: Call for Available Discounts
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 5:30pm. Call for weekend or further weekday availability
Address:
4203 St. Charles Place, Los Angeles, California, USA 90014

Veronica K, Veronica K Platform, Certified Personal Trainer, B.A. Dance

As a Certified Personal Trainer, Professional Dancer, and former practicing Physical Therapist Assistant, I am passionate about helping adult and senior ballet dancers improve not only their technique but overall physical wellness, strength, and function. I work with dancers at [...]
Special Offers: Free ballet movement consults, 15% off all on demand courses with code DOCTORSFORDANCERS
Instagram: @veronicakplatform
Facebook: @veronicakballet
Hours of Operation: Check Website for Appointments
Address:
Ohio, USA 44691

Christen Horsley PT, DPT- UCHealth Steadman Hawkins Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Clinic & Denver Dance Medicine Associates

Christen is a licensed Physical Therapist who graduated from Ithaca College. She has been practicing PT in Denver at Steadman Hawkins Clinic (now a part of UCHealth) since 2012. She is a dance medicine specialist, working with dancers of [...]
Special Offers: call for available discounts
Address:
Colorado, USA 80204

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

Matthew Kohler, MD – Ospina Medical – Regenerative Spine & Joint

As a highly sought-after interventional pain and regenerative medicine specialist in the UES of Manhattan, Dr. Kohler has naturally aligned with treating professional dancers, Broadway performers, and athletes alike.  It  has always been a passion of his to work [...]
Special Offers: Special Discount Available for All Dancers on Procedures not Covered By Insurance (including Regenerative Medicine Treatments)
Instagram: @dr.kohler
Facebook: @ospinamedical
Hours of Operation: M-F 9-5
Address:
Ospina Medical, 635 Madison Ave Ste 1301, New York, USA 10022

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

Dr. Carrie Skony, DC, CCSP- PERFORM Active Wellness + Dance Medicine

Dr. Carrie Skony is a Chiropractic Physician with a post-graduate certification as a Chiropractic Sports Physician, with a specialized focus in Dance Medicine. She has been working with dancers and dance companies throughout the Chicago suburban area since 2005. [...]
Instagram: @drcarrieskony
Facebook: Dr. Carrie Skony
Hours of Operation: Mon & Wednesday 9am-1pm, Tues & Thursday 1pm-7pm
Address:
3080 Ogden Ave, Lisle, IL 60532, USA, Suite 202, Illinois, USA 60532

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

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

Monica Lorenzo, MS, ATC, CES

Monica Lorenzo is a Certified Athletic Trainer and founder of ROMO Fit, Inc. Monica’s mission is to facilitate and maintain a long, healthy career for all performing athletes. After Monica’s own career as a competitive dancer, she received her degree [...]
Special Offers: Bundle Packages Available - Contact for information
Instagram: @romofit
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ROMOFit/
Hours of Operation: By Appointment Only
Address:
54 West 39th Street, New York, NY, USA, New York, USA 10018

Cicely Hart, PT, DPT, MS, CSCS, MFDc

Cicely Hart, PT, Doctor of Physical Therapy, MS, CSCS, MFDc graduated from University of California at Davis with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science /Exercise Physiology in 1999.  She then graduated in 2002 from Regis University School for [...]
Special Offers: Contact for available discounts for the dance community.
Hours of Operation: Contact cicely@resilientptpilates.com for availability.
Address:
California, USA 94577

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

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

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

Megan Richardson, MS, Dipl Ac, LAc, ATC – Megan Richardson Wellness

As a former dancer Megan knows the physical and emotional demands of the performing arts profession and aims to support each client retain health and balance as well as facilitate a quick return to function and health. She has [...]
Instagram: @meganrichardsonwellness
Facebook: @meganrichardsonwellness
Hours of Operation: By Appointment Only
Address:
99 Madison Avenue, New York, NY, USA, 4th Floor, Suite 403, New York, USA 10016

Dr. Chris Koutures- ActiveKidMD

WE STRIVE TO BE YOUR PARTNER IN YOUR Dual board-certified pediatric and sports medicine specialist Dr. Chris Koutures offer an individualized approach to general pediatric, performing arts and sports medicine care that enhances the health and knowledge of his [...]
Instagram: @activekidmd
Facebook: Activekidmd- Your Partner for Specialty Pediatric and Sports Medicine Care
Hours of Operation: By Appointment Only
Address:
500 South Anaheim Hills Road, Anaheim, CA, USA, Suite 140, California, USA 92807

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 [...]
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

Marissa Sinak, PT, DPT

Marissa is a Physical Therapist with SSM Health - Select Medical and an avid supporter of the St. Louis dance community. Marissa has studied ballet and pointe, tap, jazz, and contemporary dance and is passionate about helping dancers perform [...]
Hours of Operation: Monday-Thursday 7:00-6:30, Friday 7:00-6:00.
Address:
1027 Bellevue Avenue, Richmond Heights, MO, USA, USA 63117

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