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.

 

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

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

Megan Merrow, LMT

Megan Merrow LMT began her journey to understanding bodies in motion as a dance student. Growing up in a dance studio, she became familiar with the ways bodies adapt to creative activity, intense training, and especially the importance of [...]
Special Offers: call for available discounts
Instagram: @dancesciencebodywork
Hours of Operation: by appointment
Address:
Houston, TX, USA, Texas, USA 77401

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

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

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 [...]
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 7 AM - 7 PM
Address:
39650 Liberty Street, Fremont, California, USA 94583

Jaclyn Lindell PT, DPT, OCS – Meyer Institute of Sport

My name is Jaclyn Lindell. I'm a USC graduate from the doctorate of Physical therapy program and orthopedic certified specialist. My background is actually in martial arts! However, in understanding movement and sport, I became increasingly interested in treating [...]
Hours of Operation: Mon/Wed: 11-6 Tues/Thur: 8 AM - 7 PM Fri: 7AM - 6:30 PM
Address:
555 N Nash St, El Segundo, CA, USA 90245

Melissa Lineburg, MS, CNS

I help dancers optimize performance, prevent injuries, and build balance through personalized nutrition coaching. As a professional ballerina and licensed dietitian, I understand the unique challenges dancers face and provide personalized solutions to fuel their artistry and well-being. Hi! I’m [...]
Special Offers: contact for available discounts
Instagram: @empower_performance
Facebook: @empowerdancenutrition
Hours of Operation: check website
Address:
Virginia, 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

Dr. Chrissy Davis, PT, DPT, ATC, CSCS

Dr. Chrissy Davis, PT, DPT, ATC, CSCS  is a licensed Physical Therapist with a primary interest in orthopedics, manual therapy, performing arts medicine and performance therapy and training. Dr. Chrissy’s mission is to help dancers reduce their risk of [...]
Special Offers: Free Total Body Diagnostic and/or 10% discount on dance strength programs if you mention you found me on Doctors for Dancers
Instagram: @precision_performance_sports
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/precisionperformancesportsmedicine
Hours of Operation: Contact me to schedule!
Address:
1 S NW Hwy, Park Ridge, IL 60068, USA, Park Ridge, Illinois, USA 60068

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

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

Brandi Davis, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Brandi Davis is the Clinical Director and Owner of BLC Inc. and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), primarily for those struggling with generalized anxiety, substance abuse, life transitions, and relationships. Additionally, [...]
Instagram: @backpocketlifecoach
Hours of Operation: M-F 8am-8pm
Address:
5266 Hollister Avenue, Goleta, CA, USA, Ste 210, California, USA 93111

Samara DiMattia- Connecticut Dance Physical Therapy

Here, our professionals know that when a dancer is injured it affects not only their physical self but also their emotional wellbeing. We are committed to ensuring a healthy and safe return to dance while providing a recovery environment [...]
Instagram: @ctdancephysicaltherapy
Facebook: Connecticut Dance Physical Therapy
Hours of Operation: See Website
Address:
1177 Summer Street, Suite 302, Stamford, Connecticut, USA 06905

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

Dr. Daisy Su, PT, DPT

Daisy Su is a Physical Therapist and Pilates Instructor based in Houston, Texas. She received her Bachelor of Science from The University of Texas at Austin and earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine [...]
Special Offers: Contact for available discounts.
Instagram: @daisysudpt
Hours of Operation: By appointment only.
Address:
Houston, Texas, USA

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

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

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

Megan Meier, MD – McBride Orthopedic Hospital Clinic

I am a medical doctor, board certified in both family medicine and sports medicine. As a former dancer, I love using my background and medical expertise to treat the dancer with a holistic approach.  When treating injuries, I believe [...]
Instagram: @thedancerdoctor
Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/thedancerdoctor/
Hours of Operation: Monday- Friday 8:30-5:00
Address:
400 North Bryant Avenue, Edmond, OK, USA, Oklahoma, USA 73034
Edmond, OK, USA, Online, Oklahoma, USA
3700 36th Avenue Northwest, Norman, OK, USA, Oklahoma, USA 73072

Rosa Pasculli, MD

Dr. Rosa Pasculli is a board-certified non-operative Sports Medicine physician. She completed her residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at NYU and a fellowship in Primary Care Sports Medicine at Emory University. Dr. Pasculli’s primary clinical area of interest is [...]
Special Offers: Call for available discounts
Instagram: @rosapascullimd
Hours of Operation: M 12-4pm, T-R 8am-4pm, F 8am-1pm
Address:
80 Gilmer Street Southeast, Atlanta, GA, USA 30303
26 Eagle Row, Georgia, USA 30322

Yasi Ansari, MS, RDN, CSSD, Yasi Ansari Nutrition

Yasi Ansari is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD). Yasi owns a consulting practice specializing in nutrition for athletic performance and nutrition therapy for eating disorders/disordered eating in Los Angeles, California. She helps athletes [...]
Special Offers: Call for available discounts
Instagram: @yasiansarinutrition
Hours of Operation: Tu, Thu, Sat, Sun
Address:
West Hollywood, California, USA 90069

Amber Fahey – SHIFT

Elevate Your Dance Journey with Amber Fahey! As a dedicated mind and body conditioning coach, I specialize in helping dancers enhance their performance through a unique blend of movement and mindfulness practices tailored just for you. With a 200-hour meditation [...]
Special Offers: Call for available discounts
Instagram: @shiftwithamber
Facebook: @shiftwithamber
Hours of Operation: Check website
Address:
9755 Frederick Circle, Omaha, NE, USA, Nebraska, USA 68124

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

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

Jacky Thai, PTA, BS, EMR – Resilient Recovery

Jacky brings a unique blend of clinical expertise and dance experience to his practice. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Houston (2015) and an Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapy Assistant from [...]
Instagram: @jthaitea / @resilientrecovery.htx
Hours of Operation: By appointment only - please contact via phone (text), e-mail, or Instagram.
Address:
Texas, USA

Jill Lorraine Tschetter, LMT

Jill is an accomplished and dedicated, Working Massotherapist, living in Cleveland, Ohio. Originally from the CLE, Jill started her dance education immediately upon entering the world as her mom is a well established dancer and performer, President of Orchesis [...]
Special Offers: Call for available discounts !
Instagram: @wellsoulworklmt
Hours of Operation: Call or text.
Address:
Ohio, USA 44138
Ohio, USA 44138

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

Dr. Nicole Taylor, PT, DPT- Impact Dance and Physical Therapy

With a deep passion for dance that spans over 20 years, Nicole has immersed herself in the world of competitive movement and artistic expression from a young age. In college, she received her undergraduate degree in Kinesiology from San [...]
Special Offers: 15% off Initial Eval if you mention finding me through DFD
Instagram: @impact_dancept
Hours of Operation: Check website/booking link for availability
Address:
5075 Camino De La Siesta, San Diego, CA, USA, Suite 222, USA 92108

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