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 [...]

Credentials Received by DFD   Cupping   Injury Prevention   Licensed   Physical Therapist   Pilates   Pointe Assessments   Sports Medicine   Strength and Conditioning  

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 [...]

Biomechanics   Credentials Received by DFD   Cupping   Dry Needling   Injury Prevention   Pain Management   Physical Therapist   Pointe Assessments   Sports Medicine   Strength and Conditioning   Women’s Health  

Special Offers: Contact for available discounts.

Instagram: @daisysudpt

Hours of Operation: By appointment only.

Address:

Houston, Texas, USA

Dr. Jessi White, PT, DPT – Statera Wellness LLC

Dr. White graduated from The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in 2015. She is a Licensed Physical Therapist in Washington DC and Maryland and is a Certified Myofascial Trigger Point Therapist (CMTPT/DN) utilizing dry needling [...]

Biomechanics   Credentials Received by DFD   Cupping   Dry Needling   Injury Prevention   Physical Therapist   Sports Medicine   Strength and Conditioning  

Special Offers: 10% discount on the first visit when you mention DFD

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation   Gyrotonic (R)   Progressing Ballet Technique   We come to you  

Instagram: @jessiwhite_dpt

Facebook: @jessiwhite_dpt

Hours of Operation: Call or Email to schedule

Address:

Maryland, USA 20011

On-site & In-home PT services

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 [...]

Licensed   Nutritionist   Online   Women’s Health  

Special Offers: contact for available discounts

Instagram: @empower_performance

Facebook: @empowerdancenutrition

Hours of Operation: check website

Address:

Virginia, USA

Maria Haralambis

Maria Haralambis, M.Ed., NASM CES, FMT is a current Ph.D. student, Adjunct Faculty, Social Media Manager, Pre-Pro Ballet Teacher, & CEO of The Dance Scientist, L.L.C. You can see her featured in the November 2024 Dance Magazine issue in the [...]

Biomechanics   Credentials Received by DFD   Doctors For Dancers Advisory Board Member   Injury Prevention   Online   Pilates   Strength and Conditioning   We come to you  

Special Offers: 50% off an E-Book or Anatomy Poster - Use code DFD50

Instagram: @thedancescientist

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100054299300366

Hours of Operation: By Appointment Only

Address:

7596 Macomb Street, Grosse Ile Township, MI, USA

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 [...]

Doctors For Dancers Advisory Board Member   Sports Medicine   Women’s Health  

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

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: See Website

Address:

8 Dominion Drive, San Antonio, TX, USA, Building 100, Ste 105, Texas, USA 78257

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, [...]

Credentials Received by DFD   Injury Prevention   Online   Personal Trainer   Strength and Conditioning  

Special Offers: Call for available discounts

Instagram: @Delaney_train

Hours of Operation: check website booking

Address:

Hawaii, USA 96818

Natsuko Oshima, PT, DPT – THERAPY EN POINTE, LLC

Natsuko Oshima, PT, DPT is a licensed physical therapist, former professional ballet dancer, and educator specializing in dance and performing arts medicine. She danced professionally and taught ballet across four continents before transitioning into physical therapy. She is the founder [...]

Credentials Received by DFD   Cupping   Injury Prevention   Licensed   Online   Physical Therapist   Pointe Assessments   Sports Medicine   Strength and Conditioning   We come to you  

Instagram: @natsukoinsta

Hours of Operation: By appointment only

Address:

Arkansas, USA 72207

Philip Montana MD, MFA, CAQSM – Maimonides Medical Center

Dr. Philip Montana, MD, MFA, is a board-certified physician in Internal Medicine and Sports Medicine. He holds a BFA in Dance Performance from the University of Florida and an MFA in Dance Performance from NYU’s Tisch School of the [...]

Credentials Received by DFD   General Practitioner   Injury Prevention   Licensed   Online   Physician   Pointe Assessments   Sports Medicine   Sports Medicine Physician  

Address:

330 Court Street, Brooklyn, NY, USA, USA 11231

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. 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

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

dance injury   Board Certified   Dance Medicine  

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)

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 [...]

Dietitian   Nutritionist   Online   Women’s Health  

Special Offers: Free 15 minute discovery call prior to the "initial assessment" with mention of "Doctors for Dancers."

nutrition   dance nutrition   Dietitian   eating disorder   disordered eating   optimize performance   GI condition   nutrition counseling  

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.

Linda Bluestein, M.D., the Hypermobility MD

Board-certified anesthesiologist, integrative pain medicine physician and former ballet dancer, Linda Bluestein, M.D., specializes in coaching and educating dancers and other athletes and individuals at increased risk of hypermobility disorders.  She founded and co-hosts the podcast, “Bendy Bodies with [...]

Credentials Received by DFD   Doctors For Dancers Advisory Board Member   Licensed   Online   Pain Management   Women’s Health  

Special Offers: 10% off your first visit if you mention you found me on Doctors for Dancers

Instagram: @HypermobilityMD

Facebook: @HypermobilityMD

Hours of Operation: Check website

Address:

8795 Ralston Rd suite 130, Arvada, CO, USA, Wisconsin, USA 80002

(Inside Elevation Wellness)

Christine Lager, PT, DPT

Christine Lager, PT, DPT, is a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy and owner of Minnesota Dance Physical Therapy, LLC. She specializes in dance rehabilitation, injury prevention, and safe return to sport. Christine is a former studio, high school, and [...]

Injury Prevention   Licensed   Physical Therapist   Pilates   We come to you  

Special Offers: Call for available discounts

Instagram: @minnesota.dancept

Hours of Operation: Please contact for scheduling

Address:

St. Louis Park, MN, USA, Minnesota, USA 55416

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, [...]

Counseling   Doctors For Dancers Advisory Board Member   Online   We come to you  

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. 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.  [...]

Athletic Trainer   Biomechanics   Credentials Received by DFD   Cupping   Injury Prevention   Licensed   Physical Therapist   Sports Medicine   Strength and Conditioning  

Special Offers: Call for available discounts

Instagram: @trinityptwellness

Facebook: @trinityptwellness

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, call to schedule

Address:

5353, Colorado, 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 [...]

Credentials Received by DFD   Injury Prevention   Physical Therapist   Pilates  

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

Carl R. Pullen, D.O.

As a Board Certified Family Medicine Physician I am involved in the wellness and preventive care of my patients. Along with practicing medicine I have also continued to work as Personal Trainer and Group Fitness instructor (Indoor cycling and [...]

Credentials Received by DFD   General Practitioner   Injury Prevention   Licensed   Pain Management   Personal Trainer   Physician   Strength and Conditioning  

Hours of Operation: M-F 9am - 5pm

Address:

4190 City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, USA, Suite 540, Pennsylvania, USA 19131

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 [...]

Injury Prevention   Licensed   Online   Physical Therapist   Pilates   Pointe Assessments   Sports Medicine   Strength and Conditioning   We come to you   Women’s Health  

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

Megan Meier, MD – McBride Orthopedic Hospital Clinic

I am a medical doctor, board certified in both family medicine and sports medicine. As a former dancer, I love using my background and medical expertise to treat the dancer with a holistic approach.  When treating injuries, I believe [...]

General Practitioner   Licensed   Online   Sports Medicine  

Instagram: @thedancerdoctor

Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/thedancerdoctor/

Hours of Operation: Monday- Friday 8:30-5:00

Address:

400 North Bryant Avenue, Edmond, OK, USA, Oklahoma, USA 73034

Edmond, OK, USA, Online, Oklahoma, USA

3700 36th Avenue Northwest, Norman, OK, USA, Oklahoma, USA 73072

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

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 [...]

Credentials Received by DFD   Cupping   Injury Prevention   Licensed   Online   Personal Trainer   Physical Therapist   Pilates   Strength and Conditioning  

Special Offers: Contact for available discounts for the dance community.

Hours of Operation: Contact cicely@resilientptpilates.com for availability.

Address:

California, USA 94577

Jason Racca, PT, DPT, CFMT, OCS, R3 Physio

Since 2009, I have worked with professional performing artists on traveling Broadway shows. I would often hear about how a lot of the care they were receiving was sub-par. You deserve better! Dancing is a full body sport. An injury [...]

Cupping   Dry Needling   Online   Physical Therapist  

Special Offers: 10% off initial evaluation and treatment session

Instagram: @r3physio

Facebook: @r3physio

Hours of Operation: M: 9-6, T: 7-5, W: 7-4, Th: 9-6, F: 7-4, Sat: varies based on availability

Address:

9800 Hillwood Parkway, Suite 140, Fort Worth, Texas, USA 76177

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. [...]

Biomechanics   Chiropractor   Cupping   Doctors For Dancers Advisory Board Member   Dry Needling   Injury Prevention   Licensed   Pain Management   Pointe Assessments   Sports Medicine   Strength and Conditioning  

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

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 [...]

Counseling   Credentials Received by DFD   Online   We come to you   Mental Performance Coach  

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

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 [...]

Biomechanics   Credentials Received by DFD   Cryotherapy   Dance/Movement Therapy   Injury Prevention   Licensed   Online   Pain Management   Physical Therapist   Pointe Assessments   Sports Medicine   We come to you  

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

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

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 [...]

Biomechanics   Injury Prevention   Licensed   Pain Management   Physical Therapist   We come to you  

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