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.

 

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

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

Raymond Walls, MD, MFSEM, FRCS(Tr&Orth), FAAOS. NYU Langone Orthopadics

As a former World champion Irish dancer and lead performer in Riverdance, Dr. Walls has a unique understanding on what is needed to get back on the stage. He has two simple goals for his patients: relieve pain and [...]
Instagram: @DrRayWalls
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Ray-Walls-MD/61553941333584
Hours of Operation: Office hours: Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays 8a-5p
Address:
171 Delancey Street, 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

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

Nathan Kindstrand, PT, DPT, OCS, ATC, CSCS – Tustin Physical Therapy Specialists

Clinic Director Tustin Physical Therapy Specialists Licensed Physical Therapist Doctor of Physical Therapy Board Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist Board Certified Athletic Trainer Board Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Nathan received his Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training [...]
Instagram: @TustinPTSpecialists
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TustinPTspecialists/?ref=bookmarks
Hours of Operation: 8am-6pm M-F
Address:
15000 Kensington Park Dr, Tustin, CA, USA, Suite 110, Texas, USA 92782

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

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

Ashley Mowrey, Performance Mindset Coach

Hi, Dancer! I’m Ashley Mowrey, Performance Mindset Coach for Dancers. I’m a former competitive dancer, dance educator, and competition company director who knows the ups and downs of a dancer’s life all too well. Now, as a Mindset Coach, [...]
Special Offers: 10% off your coaching package or customized studio workshop!
Instagram: @ashley.mowrey.mindset
Facebook: @ashley.mowrey.mindset
Hours of Operation: By Appointment Only
Address:
Fayetteville, AR, USA, Online, Arkansas, USA

Megan Richardson, MS, Dipl Ac, LAc, ATC – Megan Richardson Wellness

As a former dancer Megan knows the physical and emotional demands of the performing arts profession and aims to support each client retain health and balance as well as facilitate a quick return to function and health. She has [...]
Instagram: @meganrichardsonwellness
Facebook: @meganrichardsonwellness
Hours of Operation: By Appointment Only
Address:
99 Madison Avenue, New York, NY, USA, 4th Floor, Suite 403, New York, USA 10016

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

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

Chelsea Pierotti Ph.D., Passionate Coach LLC

Chelsea Pierotti, Ph.D. is a Sport Psychology Consultant for dancers through her organization, Passionate Coach LLC. As a former professional ballet dancer and dance team coach she focuses on mental skills training including mental toughness, confidence, anxiety control, motivation, [...]
Special Offers: Schedule a free 30 minute discovery call with Dr. Chelsea to find out how mental performance coaching can help your dance career
Instagram: @dr.chelsea.pierotti
Facebook: drchelseapierotti
Hours of Operation: Contact for schedule
Address:
POB 17431, Colorado, USA 80308

Jody Herman, MS, RDN, CEDRD

Jody is a Registered Dietitian, Nutrition Educator, and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDRD). Jody provides one-on-one and group nutrition counseling for dancers, dance teachers, and studios through her practice JLH Nutrition Therapy. She also participates in public speaking engagements [...]
Special Offers: Call for Available Discounts
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 5:30pm. Call for weekend or further weekday availability
Address:
4203 St. Charles Place, Los Angeles, California, USA 90014

Dr. Alyssa Arms, PT, DPT, OCS – Back in Step Physical Therapy

Dr. Alyssa Arms is the owner of Back in Step Physical Therapy, located in Centennial, Colorado. She attended the University of Denver for her Bachelor of Science in Biology. She then went to the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical [...]
Special Offers: Please call for available discounts.
Instagram: @backinsteppt
Facebook: @backinsteppt
Hours of Operation: Check website or contact us. In-clinic, in-studio, and online sessions available!
Address:
6551 South Revere Parkway, Centennial, CO, USA, Suite 215, Colorado, USA 80111

Dr. Elaine Marquez McHugh, Naturopathic Medical Doctor (NMD), Rise Health and Wellness

Hello! I am Dr. Elaine, a dedicated specialist in the realm of longevity medicine. My passions in medicine include regenerative and anti-aging medicine, sports and performance medicine, mind body medicine, integrative medicine, and functional medicine. I am on a [...]
Special Offers: Free Discovery Consultation & 15% Off Initial Consultation
Instagram: @iamdrelaine
Facebook: @rise.medicine
Hours of Operation: Rise Health & Wellness: Sat & Sun 11am-3pm; Beverly Hills Rejuvenation Center: M-Th 10am-6pm & F 9am-5pm
Address:
California, USA
Rise Health & Wellness - Virtual or Concierge
1860 S Sepulveda Blvd., California, USA 90025
Beverly Hills Rejuvenation Center - Virtual or Clinic In-Person

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

Aimee Martel, DPT, PT

Aimee Martel graduated in 2007 with her doctorate in physical therapy from Samuel Merritt University. She opened her practice in 2012 to focus on providing local dancers with the specialized care they deserve, and enjoys working with dancers from [...]
Special Offers: 10% off the initial evaluation if you mention DFD
Instagram: @draimeept
Facebook: Dr. Aimee Martel, DPT, PT
Hours of Operation: By Appointment Only
Address:
1196 Boulevard Way, Walnut Creek, CA, USA, Suite 7, California, USA 94595

Sarah Haran- Arrow PT Seattle

Sarah has been practicing in Seattle, WA since 2007. She combines evidence-based treatments and clinical expertise in order to best suit her patients’ needs, utilizing manual techniques as needed but emphasizing specific and individualized exercise programs designed to improve [...]
Instagram: @arrowptseattle
Facebook: Arrow Physical Therapy, PLLC
Hours of Operation: By Appointment Only
Address:
3837 13th Ave W, Seattle, WA, USA, Ste. 104, Washington state, USA 98119

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

Annabelle Maman, Meyer Institute of Sport, PT, DPT, FAFS

Director of Rehabilitation and Performance - Professional and Amateur Skating – Meyer Institute of Sport Specializing in functional and movement-based evaluations, Dr. Maman combines biomechanical movement and early symptom analysis with intervention methods to create an individualized exercise and rehabilitation [...]
Special Offers: Please call for available discounts
Hours of Operation: Please call for availability
Address:
555 North Nash Street, El Segundo, CA, USA, California, USA 90245
Located within the Toyota Sports Performance Center

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

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

Kerry Shea

Kerry is a former professional ballet dancer and Certified Advanced Pilates Instructor of 20 years. She specializes in helping dancers and athletes achieve peak performance, injury prevention and rehabilitation. Kerry holds two major Pilates certifications, the first through Stott. [...]
Instagram: @kerrysheapilates
Facebook: @ksheapilates
Hours of Operation: Call For Appointment
Address:
Charlottesville, Virginia, USA 22911

Jaimie Doherty- Empowering Athletes

MSEd in Post-Professional Athletic Training Educational Program. She has been working as an Athletic Trainer (ATC) for over 10 years with a variety of sports. She has worked with athletes ranging from youth to professional athletes. Jaimie has experience [...]
Instagram: @empoweringathletesllc
Facebook: empoweringathletesllc
Hours of Operation: By Appointment Only
Address:
75 Washington Street, Pembroke, Massachusetts, USA 02359

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

Brielle Migliaccio, Certified Personal Trainer, PPSC

Personal Trainer and professional dancer based in Los Angeles, Brielle Migliaccio believes that dancers are equal parts artist and athlete and aims to provide the community with the tools to elevate their craft through cross-training. Her mission is to [...]
Special Offers: Mention "Doctors for Dancers" and get a discount on your first session!
Instagram: @briellemigliaccio
Hours of Operation: By appointment only
Address:
California, USA 91601
Los Angeles, California

Melody Hrubes, MD – Performing Arts Med NYC

Dr. Melody Hrubes is board-certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine. Dr. Hrubes has experience with broad-based musculoskeletal injuries with particular interest in injury prevention and biomechanical rehabilitation in performing artists, endurance running, and female athletes. She [...]
Instagram: @melodyhrubes
Hours of Operation: M: 8:30am-5pm, T: noon-7pm, W: 8:30-1pm, F: 8:30-4pm
Address:
839 West Roosevelt Road, Chicago, IL, USA, Suite 102, Illinois, USA 60608

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