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Ricci-Lee Hotz, MS,RDN, LD- A Taste of Health, LLC, “The Dancesport Dietitian”

Virtual services only available in Minnesota, Colorado, Arizona, California, contact for other states.
520-230-2636
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2801 Hennepin Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, USA, Suite #71, Minnesota, USA 55408
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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 [...]
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

Amanda Hodgetts, PT, DPT – FX Physical Therapy

Amanda Hodgetts, PT, DPT is a Physical Therapist in the Baltimore area who specializes in treating dancers and athletes of all ages. Amanda found her love of dance at a young age, originally performing with an Irish Step Dancing [...]
Special Offers: Free 30 minute injury consultation. Call the office to schedule 410- 708-4763.
Instagram: @pt.amanda
Hours of Operation: Monday 7-2:30pm, Tuesday & Thursday 9:15-7pm, Wednesday 10-5:30pm, Friday 8:30-3:15pm.
Address:
5731 Cottonworth Avenue, Baltimore, MD, USA 21209

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

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

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 [...]
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

Rebecca Strabala, PT, DPT

Dr. Rebecca Strabala is a licensed Physical Therapist who provides orthopedic physical therapy services, and specializes in providing rehabilitation services for dancers. She has a passion for providing education for dancers and dance educators to allow for a more [...]
Special Offers: Please contact for information regarding in-studio education sessions and injury screens.
Hours of Operation: Monday 7:45 - 5:30; Tuesday 7:45 - 3:15; Wednesday 7:45 - 3:15; Thursday 7:45 - 5:30; Friday 7:45 - 2:30. Hours flexible as needed
Address:
Iowa, USA 52213

Mobile Massage By Christina

I’m born and raised in Las Vegas, NV. I’ve been a LMT for over 10 years now all over the Las Vegas strip and Valley. I love to explore the outdoors whenever I can! Certifications: Cupping Romero Technique Sports Massage     I’m [...]
Instagram: @mobilemassagebychristina
Facebook:  Christina Graff
Address:
Las Vegas, NV, USA, Nevada, USA
Las Vegas Strip, NV, USA, Nevada, USA

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

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.

Sarah L. Riggen, PT, DPT

Sarah began dancing recreationally at the age of 7 in Metro Detroit. She started dancing competitively by middle school until graduating from high school. As a senior in high school, Sarah was selected as a company member for LA [...]
Special Offers: Free 30 min consults available upon request!
Hours of Operation: Mon-Thurs 7am-7pm; Fri 7am-6pm
Address:
1261 South Lapeer Road, Suite 102, Lake Orion, MI, USA 48360

Sherry Lin, MFA, RDN – Rhythm and Nutrition, Inc.

Rhythm and Nutrition (R&N) was started in 2017 by dancer and registered dietitian Sherry Lin. Understanding firsthand the physical, mental and emotional demands of being a dancer, Sherry created R&N to help performing artists and athletes make healthy choices [...]
Instagram: https://www.sherrylinrd.com/nutrition
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rhythmandnutritioninc/
Hours of Operation: By Appointment Only
Address:
Chicago, IL, USA, Illinois, USA
Los Angeles, CA, USA

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 [...]
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

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

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 [...]
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

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

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

Dr. Megan Wise, PT, DPT, CSCS, NCPT

Dr. Megan Wise is a licensed physical therapist and a graduate of New York University with a Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy. She is also a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher, and a Certified Life Coach. Dr. [...]
Special Offers: 20 Minute Consultation sessions: A FREE virtual session to chat about your health and fitness needs, barriers, goals and resources to create an action plan that works for YOU!
Instagram: @thebroadwaypt
Hours of Operation: By appointment only- Check website
Address:
32 Union Square East, Suite 402, New York, USA 10013
(On Union Sq East between E 15th and E 16th)
Online, Florida, 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

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

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

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

Kelly Mathieu, BFA, CPT, CKTP – Kinetic Chain Movements

Professionally, Mrs. Mathieu holds a BFA in Dance from Cornish College of the Arts and is a movement educator, Certified Personal Trainer, and Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner. Previously, Kelly was a lead dance/ballet instructor, performer, and choreographer for nearly 20 [...]
Special Offers: call for available discounts
Instagram: www.instagram.com/kineticChainMvts
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KineticChainMvts
Hours of Operation: Please check website
Address:
Vancouver, Washington state, USA 98682

Lillian Hicks, DPT – Vital Motion Physical Therapy

Physical therapy is not just for the injured dancer, it’s for every dancer! Whether you're recovering from an injury, preventing one, or striving to enhance your performance, I’m here to help you reach your fullest potential. Hi, I’m Lily Hicks, [...]
Special Offers: 20% Initial Evaluation if you mention you found me on Doctors for Dancers! That’s $40 off initial services!
Instagram: @lilyhicks.dpt
Hours of Operation: Virtual: Mon-Fri 8am-8pm. In-person: Tuesday and Thursday 8am-8pm
Address:
2525 Alcott Street, Denver, CO, USA, Unit 1C, Colorado, USA 80211

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

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

Paddy Jarit- PT, SCS, ATC

We are a privately owned and operated Dance and Sports Medicine physical therapy practice.  Paddy Jarit, PT, SCS, ATC and IADMS member is proud to offer his veteran staff to provide state of the art services to dancers in [...]
Facebook: Sport & Orthopaedic Physical Therapy by Paddy Jarit
Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 7-8
Address:
5718 Main Street, Trumbull, CT, USA, Connecticut, USA 06611
1499 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT, USA, Lower Level, Connecticut, USA 06824

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

Amy Atmore, PT, DPT, CSCS-

Description: Dr. Amy Atmore is a Licensed Physical Therapist & Strength Conditioning coach specializing in sports medicine and injury prevention.  Her dance background includes teaching and choreographing at Oregon State University, while also performing as a dancer for a D.I.M.E. [...]
Instagram: @Amypedia
Facebook: Amypedia
Hours of Operation: By Appointment Only
Address:
830 Traction Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, USA, Unit 2B, California, USA 90013

Theresa Ronna, DPM, Kayal Orthopaedic Center, PC

Your feet are your foundation, a stable strong foundation has the ability to keep you injury free and dancing for life.  I am Dr. Ronna, a dancer turned doctor with a passion for keeping dancers feet healthy, strong and [...]
Instagram: @dancedoctorterri
Facebook: @dancedoctorterri
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 9-5
Address:
784 Franklin Ave, Franklin Lakes, NJ, USA, SUITE 250, New Jersey, USA 07417
266 Harristown Road, Glen Rock, NJ, USA, New Jersey, USA 07452
11 Holt Drive, Stony Point, NY, USA, New York, USA 10980

Suzanne Clements Martin, MA, DPT, Doctors for Dancers

Dr. Suzanne Clements Martin, DPT is founder and principal educator of Pilates Therapeutics LLC, providing live and virtual courses in the therapeutic application of the Pilates Method in the primary topics of the spine, women’s health and performing arts [...]
Special Offers: Dancers receive a 30% discount off of regular pricing
Instagram: pilatestherapeuticsLLC
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/suzanne.martin.146/; https://www.facebook.com/pilatestherapeutics/
Hours of Operation: check website
Address:
Total Body Development, 3510 PEBBLE HILL DR, MARIETTA GA, Georgia, USA 30062