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.
Kelli Barton Schneider, PT, DPT, OCS – Electric Edge Physical Therapy P.C. and Electric Edge Movement Training LLC
Hi there! I’m Kelli - a licensed physical therapist and board-certified specialist in orthopedics dedicated to helping dancers unlock their full potential and perform at their best.
As a young dancer, I felt discouraged when posterior tibial tendinitis caused me to sit out of class and rely on anti-inflammatories to get through performances. I also vividly remember struggling to nail a quadruple pirouette leading up to a competition, despite hours of rehearsal. Little did I realize, my limited ankle mobility was what prevented me from maintaining balance during the turn.
Experiences like these are what inspired me to pursue a career helping dancers learn what I wish I would have known about optimizing performance and decreasing risk for injuries. I’ve had the opportunity to work with dancers at top studios and companies in Chicago and LA, providing physical therapy both in-clinic and backstage. In 2022, I was contracted by Minchella Physical Therapy as the physical therapist for “Dancing with the Stars: LIVE!”, providing physical therapy services to the professional dancers to keep them healthy throughout the US tour.
In addition to Physical Therapy, I provide one-on-one Movement Training sessions for non-injured dancers focused on skill enhancement. These sessions address the dancer’s underlying deficits in mobility, flexibility, strength, and control to push the edge of their performance.
Get Started: Schedule a free Discovery Call to share your story, learn more about my approach, and see if we’re a good fit before scheduling an initial evaluation - www.electricedgemovement.com/getstarted. Looking forward to chatting with you!
Physical Therapy: one-on-one virtual visits for dancers in California, Ohio, and North Carolina
Movement Training: one-on-one virtual visits for dancers in all states
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CREDENTIALS RECEIVED BY DFD
PHYSICAL THERAPIST - STATE OF NC - LIC # P23266
PHYSICAL THERAPIST - STATE OF CA - LIC # 298309
PHYSICAL THERAPIST - STATE OF OH - LIC # PT019144
POLESTAR CERTIFICATION - PRACTITIONER OF PILATES MAT
LIABILITY INSURANCE
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