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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

Justin Lewis, DPM, FACFAS, Maryland Foot and Ankle Specialists

Dr. Lewis is a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon and expert on complex surgical reconstruction and sports medicine.  His expertise is sought out by professional and pre-professional dancers throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.  Dr. Lewis developed a special interest in [...]
Instagram: @justinlewis_footsurgery
Hours of Operation: 9-5 Monday through Friday (Maryland) , 9-5 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday (Pennsylvania)
Address:
1010 Liberty Road, Suite 100, Maryland, USA 21784
96 Sofia Drive, Suite 205, Pennsylvania, USA 17361

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: Check website
Address:
New Orleans, LA 70119, USA, Louisiana, USA 70119

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, [...]
Special Offers: Call for available discounts
Instagram: @Delaney_train
Hours of Operation: check website booking
Address:
Hawaii, USA 96818

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

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

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

Dr. Michael A. Vishion, D.C. World Class Performance Training/World Class All Star Dance

Dr. Michael Vishion For nearly 30 years, Dr. Michael Vishion has been on a quest to help people of all ages rehabilitate from injuries, prevent injuries before they happen, and perform at their best. Dr. Vishion has special expertise in [...]
Special Offers: 15% Saving on the Initial Evaluation if you mention you found us on Doctors For Dancers.
Instagram: @worldclassperformancetraining
Facebook: @worldclassperformancetraining
Hours of Operation: Thursday: 9 AM–7:15 PM Friday: 7:30 AM–4 PM Saturday: Closed Sunday:: 2–7 PM Monday: 10 AM–7:15 PM Tuesday: 12–8:15 PM Wednesday: :7:30 AM–5 PM!5
Address:
717 Crown Industrial Court, Suite N, Missouri, USA 63005

Dr. Nina Geromel, PT, DPT, ATC- Geromove

Nina holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree and a Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training from Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI. Nina is a Certified Athletic Trainer and member of the American Physical Therapy Association and Private [...]
Instagram: @thepointedoc
Facebook: @thepointedoc
Address:
Orlando, FL, USA, Florida, USA 32821

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

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

Jenna Loewer, DPT- On Pointe Wellness and Rehab PLLC

Jenna Loewer, DPT is a Physical Therapist in Northern Virginia and the owner of On Pointe Wellness and Rehab PLLC. As a former dancer, she developed a love of movement early on. In 2011, she graduated from Nazareth College in Rochester, [...]
Special Offers: $10 off your first in-person or virtual movement assessment
Instagram: @onpointewellness
Facebook: @onpointewellness
Hours of Operation: Check Website
Address:
14540 John Marshall Hwy, Suite 108, Gainesville, VA, Virginia, USA 20155

Cailyn Kennedy – Physical Therapist

Cailyn attended undergraduate studies at the University of South Carolina and received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Wingate University. Cailyn has a passion for treating dancers, as she competed competitively for 15+ years. She also competed on the [...]
Special Offers: Call for available offers
Instagram: @drcailynkennedydpt
Hours of Operation: Check website for schedule
Address:
2103 West Parkside Lane, Phoenix, AZ, USA, Arizona, USA 85027

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

Alex Baran, Doctor of Physical Therapy

Alex is a board certified women’s health physical therapist with SSM Health Physical Therapy- Creve Coeur Sports Center. She specializes in the treatment of the flexible athlete (dance, cheerleading, gymnastics, etc.) with a special interest and additional training in [...]
Instagram: @ssmphysicaltherapy
Hours of Operation: 7am-6:30pm
Address:
555 N New Ballas Road Suite 120, Creve Coeur, MO, USA 63141

Katlyn Oakley, PTA- Aquacare Physical Therapy

Katie Oakley is a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant and Certified Dance Medicine Specialist who brings a unique blend of clinical expertise, performance background, and dancer-centered care to her work. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from [...]
Special Offers: Free 30 Minute Consultation
Instagram: @aquacaredancemedicine
Hours of Operation: Check Website/Booking Link
Address:
106 Milford Street, Salisbury, MD, USA, Suite 106, Maryland, USA 21804

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

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. Meghan Gearhart, PT, DPT – Charlotte Dance Medicine

Hi, I’m Meghan! I own Charlotte Dance Medicine and as a physical therapist I help dancers build confidence in their bodies while healing from and preventing injuries and feel empowered to make decisions related to their health and performance goals. My path [...]
Instagram: @charlottedancemed
Hours of Operation: By appointment only, evenings and weekends available
Address:
Charlotte, NC, USA, North Carolina, USA

GingerAnn Neslund PT, DPT – Divergent Physical Therapy & Wellness

My name is GingerAnn Neslund. I have been practicing physical therapy since 2015, and I have been dancing since I could walk. Through my practice as a physical therapist, I am committed to helping patients feel and move better, [...]
Special Offers: Free 20-minute injury screening (phone or Zoom) upon request!
Instagram: @moderndancept
Facebook: @wellnesstipsfordanceteachers
Hours of Operation: M-F by appointment only, contact me for any special circumstances
Address:
Ypsilanti, MI, USA, Michigan, USA 48198

Leneé Cook-Braxton, Ph.D. (c), M.S., RYT. – Holistic Performance Center

Leneé Cook-Braxton, Ph.D. (c), M.S., RYT. is the Founder of the Holistic Performance Center, an organization that utilizes the power of Clinical Hypnosis, Sport Psychology techniques, Pilates, and movement to enhance performance.  Leneé obtained her Bachelor's Degree in Dance [...]
Instagram: @holisticperformancecenter
Facebook: @holisticperformancecenter
Hours of Operation: By Appointment Only
Address:
Atlanta, GA, USA, Online, Georgia, USA
Atlanta, GA, USA, Mobile

Dr. Scott Ruth, PT, DPT, NSCA-CPT – Dance Performance Training

Doctor of Physical Therapy and Trainer providing online and in person rehab and fitness training to get rid of your pain, ensure full recovery from injury, protect your body, and dance your best! Our performance programs can be fully online [...]
Special Offers: FREE and unique training program for dancers with a focus on your glutes, to boost stability, improve control, build power, and increase your activation for better and safer dancing.
Instagram: @DancePerformanceTraining
Facebook: @DancePerformanceTraining
Hours of Operation: Check Website
Address:
Odessa, FL, USA, Florida, USA 33782

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

Jessica Lord, DPT- Pure Performance Rehabilitation

Dr. Jessica Lord has developed a niche specializing in physical therapy for the dance athlete, but also has a passion for working with fitness athletes, back pain, older-adult and chronic pain patients. Jessica graduated with her Bachelor of Health [...]
Instagram: @jayylord_dpt
Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 8-5: Until 7 on Tues and Thurs
Address:
3295 South 2000 East, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA 84109

Dr. Steven J. Karageanes, DO, Restorative Physical Medicine

Dr. Karageanes is primary care sports medicine physician who is the Medical Director of MercyElite Sports Medicine and Sports Performance at St Mary Mercy Hospital. He serves on the advisory boards of Youth Protection Advocates in Dance and the [...]
Special Offers: Dancers are first priority for access to our clinic
Instagram: @stevenkarageanes
Facebook: @drscoop
Hours of Operation: M-F, 8am-5pm
Address:
43250 Grand River Avenue, Novi, MI, USA, Michigan, USA 48377

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. Allyson Bingham, PT, DPT- Orthopedic Sports Therapy

Allyson attended undergraduate studies at Arizona State University and received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from A.T. Still University. Allyson is a passionate advocate for dancer health, with a background in dance that began in childhood and flourished on [...]
Special Offers: Call for available discounts
Instagram: @rhythm_and_recovery
Hours of Operation: Call clinic for hours
Address:
2525 S Rural Rd., Suite 5-S, Arizona, USA 85282