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.
Melissa Pearson, MS, RDN, LD, RYT
As a dancer, fueling your body properly with nutrition can help improve your dance performance, reduce injury risk, and promote longevity in your dance career.
I’m Melissa - a registered dietitian nutritionist, registered yoga teacher, and former competitive dancer & dance instructor. I'm passionate about teaching dancers how to take care of their bodies from the inside-out. With experience as a competitive dancer and dance coach, I understand the unique nutrition needs and common barriers that dancers face when it comes to fueling for peak performance. I believe that a dancer’s body is their instrument for artistic expression, which needs to be supported and nourished properly. I use an all foods fit approach to help foster a healthy relationship with food, while working on your individual goals.
Areas of focus include: performance nutrition for dancers, disordered eating / eating disorders, nutrition for mental & behavioral health, GI distress, IBS, food allergies & intolerances.
I also offer mind-body services to help with stress management, performance anxiety, reduce GI distress, aid in sleep, and improve relationship with body & food.
Nutrition Services: one-on-one nutrition coaching, group nutrition presentations for dance teams and studios
Mind-Body Services: yoga, breathwork, meditation, mindful eating
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CREDENTIALS RECEIVED BY DFD
LICENSED DIETITIAN - STATE OF GA - LIC # LD004765
REGISTERED DIETITIAN & REGISTERED DIETITIAN NUTRITIONIST - ID # 86024362
YOGA ALLIANCE REGISTRY CARD - # 226054
DIETITIAN LIABILITY INSURANCE
YOGA LIABILITY INSURANCE
All documents are on file.