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.
Found 173 listings
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 [...]
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
Ali Figurin – Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Ali Figurin has been a part of the dance industry for 3 decades. She has worked in various roles with Universal Dance Association (UDA/Varsity Brands), including instructing college dance teams, serving as a head instructor and regional representative. Ali [...]
Special Offers:
Call for available discounts!
Hours of Operation:
Flexible- by appointment
Address:
5655 S Yosemite St, Greenwood Village, Suite 350, Colorado, USA 80111
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
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 [...]
Biomechanics
Credentials Received by DFD
Injury Prevention
Licensed
Online
Pain Management
Physical Therapist
Strength and Conditioning
We come to you
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
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
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 [...]
Credentials Received by DFD
Cupping
Dry Needling
Personal Trainer
Physical Therapist
Pointe Assessments
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
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 [...]
Biomechanics
Credentials Received by DFD
Injury Prevention
Physical Therapist
Strength and Conditioning
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday 7 AM - 7 PM
Address:
39650 Liberty Street, Fremont, California, USA 94583
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 [...]
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
Jessica Spencer PT, DPT, COMT
Dr. Jessica Spencer PT, DPT, COMT has been treating in the world of orthopedic physical therapy for over 15 years. She works for SSM Health Physical Therapy where she is the flexible sports group lead, and finds a passion [...]
Instagram:
@SSMPhysicalTherapy
Facebook:
@SSMPhysicalTherapy
Address:
32 Hampton Village Plaza, Missouri, USA 63109
Carlos “SparXz” Caraballo CSCS, PPSC, OTA1
I am a Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Pain-Free Performance Specialist (PPSC), Dancer, and Martial Arts Tricker
My mission is to help dancers optimize their performance, extend their careers, decrease their risk for injury, and improve their overall wellness.
I understand [...]
Special Offers:
Mention "Doctors for Dancers" and receive a FREE 30-min consultation & a special discount on any of my online programs
Instagram:
@carlossparxz
Facebook:
Facebook.com/CarlosSparXz
Hours of Operation:
By Appointment Only
Address:
Chandler, Mobile, Arizona, 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, [...]
Biomechanics
Injury Prevention
Licensed
Online
Physical Therapist
Pointe Assessments
Strength and Conditioning
We come to you
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
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 [...]
Special Offers:
Free 15 minute discovery call prior to the "initial assessment" with mention of "Doctors for Dancers."
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.
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
Jordan Haydel, FITT, Certified Personal Trainer – NFPT
Hey everyone! My name is Jordan "JoLee" Haydel, and I am currently a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) as well as in school to become a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) specializing in treating artistic athletes.
I danced from the age of [...]
Special Offers:
Call for available discounts
Instagram:
@fitt_br and @iam_jo_lee
Facebook:
@FITTBR
Hours of Operation:
M-TH: 5AM-7PM; F: 5am-6pm; Sat: 7am-2pm
Address:
9306 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge, LA, USA, USA 70810
Travis Morrison PT, DPT
Dr. Travis Morrison, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT, has been providing physical therapy in the Dallas area for several years, including working with professional and pre-professional dancers to rehabilitate them back into the studio and onto the stage. He graduated from [...]
Biomechanics
Credentials Received by DFD
Dry Needling
Licensed
Pain Management
Physical Therapist
Pointe Assessments
Sports Medicine
Instagram:
@Travis_DPT
Hours of Operation:
Office hours by appointment.
Address:
8861 Coleman Boulevard, Frisco, TX, USA, Texas, USA 75034
Heather Southwick, PT, MSPT Div of Sports Medicine, Performing Arts Program, Boston Children’s Hospital
Heather Southwick is a physical therapist specializing in performing arts medicine in the Division of Sports Medicine, Boston Children's Hospital mostly seeing patients at The Micheli Center for Injury Prevention at The Skating Club of Boston. She has been [...]
Instagram:
@heathersouthwick
Facebook:
@heathersouthwick
Hours of Operation:
check website
Address:
The Skating Club of Boston, 750 University Ave, Massachusetts, USA 02062
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, [...]
Biomechanics
Credentials Received by DFD
Cupping
Injury Prevention
Licensed
Online
Physical Therapist
Pilates
Pointe Assessments
Sports Medicine
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
Melanie Gray, Osteopathic Wellness & Arts, PLLC
I am a board certified osteopathic family physician and former ballet dancer. I focus on functional medicine and perform Osteopathic Manipulative Treatments. My holistic approach and dance expertise allow me to provide all levels and types of dancers with [...]
Credentials Received by DFD
Dry Needling
General Practitioner
Injury Prevention
Licensed
Sports Medicine
Special Offers:
First visit 25% off, then 10% off all other services.
Instagram:
@drmelaniegray
Facebook:
Melanie Gray DO
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
Address:
4100 Heritage Ave, #106, Grapevine, Texas, USA 76051
Angelina Vera, MD – Orthopaedic Surgeon – Crovetti Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
Angelina Vera, MD, is a board-eligible, orthopedic surgeon who is fellowship-trained in sports medicine, arthroscopy, and the treatment of injuries to the hip, knee, ankle, and shoulder. She provides expert care to her patients by using the latest advanced [...]
Instagram:
@angelinaveramd
Facebook:
@angelinaveramd
Hours of Operation:
Call for an appointment
Address:
2779 W Horizon Ridge Pkwy, unit 200, Nevada, USA 89052
851 South Rampart Boulevard, unit 200, Nevada, USA 89145
Aaron Ngor
Aaron Ngor is a Certified Athletic Trainer and Strength and Conditioning Specialist with years of clinical experience working with performing artists. He has worked with a variety of performers in companies and institutions, including Disneyland Resort, Ohio University College [...]
Instagram:
@aaronngor / @offset.med
Facebook:
Offset Med
Hours of Operation:
By Appointment Only
Address:
12000 Firestone Blvd, Norwalk, CA, USA 90650
South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA, Mobile
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
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
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
Jessica Robinson, PT, DPT – Olympus Movement Performance
Jessica graduated from the University of California, San Diego with her Bachelors in Science in human biology in 2009 then went on to receive her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Washington in 2016. She has been [...]
Biomechanics
Credentials Received by DFD
Cupping
Injury Prevention
Licensed
Physical Therapist
Pointe Assessments
Sports Medicine
Strength and Conditioning
Special Offers:
Free 15-min discovery session
Instagram:
@dpt_jessica
Hours of Operation:
check website
Address:
1281 Liberty Way, Suite A, California, USA 92081
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
Instagram:
@jessiwhite_dpt
Facebook:
@jessiwhite_dpt
Hours of Operation:
Call or Email to schedule
Address:
Maryland, USA 20011
On-site & In-home PT services
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
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 [...]
Biomechanics
Injury Prevention
Licensed
Nutritionist
Online
Pain Management
Physical Therapist
Sports Medicine
Strength and Conditioning
We come to you
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
May Kesler, MTh, PT
May Kesler has been both a physical therapist & massage therapist for 38 years, graduated from Columbia University's College of Physicians & Surgeons 1982. She also holds an M.A. in Dance from American University in 2000. May trained in [...]
Injury Prevention
Licensed
Massage Therapist
Online
Pain Management
Physical Therapist
Sports Medicine
Strength and Conditioning
We come to you
Women’s Health
Special Offers:
15 minute Virtual Visit Free for Dancers. Free Gift on your first visit to office!
Instagram:
@mkbdancer
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/keslerpt
Hours of Operation:
Mon to Fri 830-630pm, Sat Sun for urgent care, available for backstage and tour coverage
Address:
8828 Brierly Road, Chevy Chase, MD 20815, USA, Maryland, USA 20815
Jessica Davis, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, Perform Physio
Jessica Davis, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT is the co-owner of Perform Physio, LLC. Her primary areas of specialty include orthopedics, manual therapy, and performing arts medicine. As a former dancer herself, her mission is to keep dancers dancing by [...]
Special Offers:
10% off your first visit by mentioning Doctors for Dancers
Instagram:
@performphysiopt
Facebook:
@performphysiopt
Hours of Operation:
by appointment only
Address:
7031 Crider Road, Suite 260, Mars, Pennsylvania, USA 16046
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 [...]
Credentials Received by DFD
Online
Pilates
Pointe Assessments
Strength and Conditioning
We come to you
Instagram:
@jennifer.milner
Hours of Operation:
By Appointment Only
Address:
Dallas, TX, USA, At Studios and Homes, Texas, USA
Dallas, TX, USA, Online