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.

 

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 [...]
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

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

Alex Gonzaga – Proteus Fitness – CPT, CES, PES

Alex was born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and discovered his passion for dance at the age of 9, inspired by his sister’s footsteps into the world of movement. At just 15, he made the bold move [...]
Special Offers: Professional Dancer Discount Applies
Instagram: @alexgonzagab , @proteusfitness
Hours of Operation: Contact for details
Address:
Online, USA

Scott Lee PT – Offset Med

Scott graduated from Chapman University with his Bachelors in Science in Athletic training in 2016 and earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2019 at California State University, Long Beach. Scott has accumulated a breadth of experience working with traditional [...]
Special Offers: call for available discounts
Instagram: @scottlee.dpt.atc / @offset.med
Facebook: @offsetmed
Hours of Operation: By Appointment Only
Address:
12000 Firestone Blvd, Norwalk, CA, USA, USA 90650

Melissa Pearson, MS, RDN, LD, RYT

As a dancer, fueling your body properly with nutrition can help improve your dance performance, reduce injury risk, and promote longevity in your dance career. I’m Melissa - a registered dietitian nutritionist, registered yoga teacher, and former competitive dancer & [...]
Special Offers: 30% off initial visit if you say referred by Doctors for Dancers
Instagram: @melissapearson
Facebook: N/A
Hours of Operation: check website or email
Address:
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, USA, California, USA
Atlanta, GA, USA

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

Amber Fahey – SHIFT

Elevate Your Dance Journey with Amber Fahey! As a dedicated mind and body conditioning coach, I specialize in helping dancers enhance their performance through a unique blend of movement and mindfulness practices tailored just for you. With a 200-hour meditation [...]
Special Offers: Call for available discounts
Instagram: @shiftwithamber
Facebook: @shiftwithamber
Hours of Operation: Check website
Address:
9755 Frederick Circle, Omaha, NE, USA, Nebraska, USA 68124

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

Jill Lorraine Tschetter, LMT

Jill is an accomplished and dedicated, Working Massotherapist, living in Cleveland, Ohio. Originally from the CLE, Jill started her dance education immediately upon entering the world as her mom is a well established dancer and performer, President of Orchesis [...]
Special Offers: Call for available discounts !
Instagram: @wellsoulworklmt
Hours of Operation: Call or text.
Address:
Ohio, USA 44138
Ohio, USA 44138

Holly Navarro (Burns), PT, DPT, CMNT, CMTPT

Holly was a dancer from the age of 3 and had a career in ballet for a total of 16 years. She danced all over Lehigh Valley, PA, numerous studios throughout Central NJ, including the Roxey Ballet Company, and [...]
Instagram: www.instagram.com/elevation.physical.therapy
Facebook: @elevation.physical.therapy
Hours of Operation: By Appointment Only
Address:
38 Main Street, New Jersey, USA 08829

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 [...]
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

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 [...]
Address:
330 Court Street, Brooklyn, NY, USA, USA 11231

Marissa T Schaeffer

Marissa Schaeffer, PT, DPT, CSCS is a licensed physical therapist and strength and conditioning specialist in New York City. She is the founder of FlySpace, a physical therapy studio servicing performance artists, and senior physical therapist at Alvin Ailey American [...]
Instagram: @marissatschaeffer_dpt
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marissaschaefferDPT/
Hours of Operation: By Appointment Only
Address:
125 West 72nd Street, Room F, New York, USA 10023

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

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 [...]
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

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. Stacie Barber – The Physio Fix

Stacie earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Duke University in May, 2015.Prior to Duke, Stacie received her B.S. in Exercise Science from Illinois State University where she was a NCAA student-athlete, earning several honors in gymnastics. As a [...]
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thephysiofix/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thephysiofix
Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 8-5 By Appointment Only
Address:
2103 West Parkside Lane, #103, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA 85027

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

Jenna Molczan, DPT – Fyzical Therapy and Balance Centers

Jenna Molczan, DPT is a physical therapist and dance teacher in her hometown in Western Pennsylvania.  She received her bachelors degree in exercise science and a doctorate in physical therapy from Slippery Rock University.  During her time at SRU, [...]
Special Offers: Free 15 minute in office consultation
Hours of Operation: Mon-Thur 8am-6pm, Fri 8am-12pm
Address:
601 Pittsburgh Road, Butler, PA, USA, Pennsylvania, USA 16001

Kristen Robertson, PT, DPT, NCPT

Dr. Kristen Robertson graduated from Wayne State University with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2019. She is a Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher and STOTT Pilates Instructor, holding specialist certifications in Rehabilitation and Athletics. A former professional dancer, Dr. [...]
Instagram: krobertson1349
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristen.robertson.9400
Hours of Operation: M, W, Th 7-7
Address:
20276 Middlebelt Road, Suite 8, Michigan, USA 48152

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

Laura Haney, The Ellové Technique®

Laura Haney is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer with a lifelong background in the arts. Laura was a performer with Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, Fosse, Broadway's A Christmas Carol, and many more. Laura is trained in Pilates and is also a [...]
Special Offers: Call for available discounts.
Instagram: @theellovetechnique
Facebook: @theellovetechnique
Hours of Operation: 8:00am-8:00pm/Pacific 7 days/week
Address:
Mid-Hudson Valley Region, New York, USA 12477

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 [...]
Instagram: @theellovetechnique
Facebook: @theellovetechnique
Hours of Operation: check website
Address:
Portland, OR, USA, Oregon, USA

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 [...]
Hours of Operation: M-F 9am - 5pm
Address:
4190 City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, USA, Suite 540, Pennsylvania, USA 19131

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

Lauren Dean, LAT, ATC, Cert DN, CES – AT the Stage, LLC

Lauren Dean is the owner and founder of AT the Stage, LLC, a mobile athletic training service dedicated to the health and longevity of high-level performers. With over 10 years of sports medicine and performing arts medicine experience, she [...]
Special Offers: Complimentary 20-min intro call. New Year 2026 Special: $10 off initial assessment
Instagram: @at.the.stage
Facebook: @atthestage2
Hours of Operation: Email for scheduling
Address:
Florida, USA 34761

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 [...]
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. Mary Beth Maas, DPT

Mary Beth is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who has experience in treating pediatrics, geriatrics, and everything in between.  She most recently has specialized in treating youth athletes and dancers. Mary Beth received her Bachelors in Kinesiology and Doctorate [...]
Instagram: @mbodyyou
Facebook: facebook.com/mbodyyou
Hours of Operation: By appointment
Address:
Lafayette, LA, USA