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.

 

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

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

Maria Haralambis

Maria Haralambis, M.Ed., NASM CES, FMT is a current Ph.D. student, Adjunct Faculty, Social Media Manager, Pre-Pro Ballet Teacher, & CEO of The Dance Scientist, L.L.C. You can see her featured in the November 2024 Dance Magazine issue in the [...]
Special Offers: 50% off an E-Book or Anatomy Poster - Use code DFD50
Instagram: @thedancescientist
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100054299300366
Hours of Operation: By Appointment Only
Address:
7596 Macomb Street, Grosse Ile Township, MI, USA

Donald J. Rose, M.D., Harkness Center for Dance Injuries

Donald J. Rose, M.D. is the founding Director of the Harkness Center for Dance Injuries at NYU Langone Health. A Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon, he is a nationally and internationally recognized specialist in the field of sports and dance injuries, extensively publishing [...]
Special Offers: Special "Dancer Rates" are offered if services not covered by insurance (please inquire).
Instagram: @harknesscenterfordanceinjuries
Hours of Operation: Office hours: Mondays and Wednesdays 8a-4p
Address:
55 E 86th Street, #1A, New York, NY USA, New York, USA

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

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

Junko Araki, LCPC, LPC, BC-DMT – Embodied Trust, LLC

Junko Araki, LCPC, LPC, BC-DMT, is a Japanese/English bilingual licensed professional counselor specializing in somatic psychology, dance/movement therapy, and sport and performance psychology. Junko helps her clients incorporate authentic experience and creative exploration into their day-to-day lives as a path [...]
Special Offers: Schedule a 15-minute complimentary call to learn more about my services and to see if we would be a good fit.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embodiedtrust/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/embodiedtrustllc/
Hours of Operation: By appointment
Address:
11160 Veirs Mill Rd. Ste LLH18 #426, Maryland, USA 20902

Galit Friedlander

Galit Friedlander's passion for fitness comes from 17+ years of experience in the dance world, where she quickly discovered the need for injury prevention and dance-specific cross-training.  Galit believes that personal training/conditioning for dancers can be best used to [...]
Instagram: @gogalit
Facebook: Galit Friedländer
Hours of Operation: By Appointment Only
Address:
4795 Vineland Ave, North Hollywood, CA, USA, Suite E, California, USA 91602

Tony Corong – CPT, Levels Training LLC

Tony Corong, CPT is a Personal Trainer/Strength and Conditioning Coach that helps performing artists such as dancers and similar individuals within the arts through Levels Training LLC. As a former competitive choreography dancer on teams that have competed in [...]
Special Offers: $200 Month Trial
Instagram: @strongbycorong
Facebook: @levelstrainingllc
Hours of Operation: 9am-7pm Mon-Fri, 7am-12pm Sat, Closed Sun
Address:
3195 Airport Loop Dr ste d2 92626
202 W Tribella Ct, California, USA 92703

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

Richelle “Ricki” Stevenson – LAT, ATC, The Barre and Beyond

Richelle (Ricki) Stevenson is a licensed athletic trainer (LAT), certified Pilates instructor, and professional ballet dancer.  In 2015, she graduated summa cum laude from Grand Canyon University with a degree in athletic training and a minor in dance education. [...]
Special Offers: 10% discount on virtual or in-person initial evaluations
Instagram: @thebarreandbeyond
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Richelle-Stevenson-465526493890587
Hours of Operation: Check Website
Address:
62 Washington Street, M104, Middletown, Connecticut, USA 06457

Kristen Shelley, PT, DPT, OCS

Kristen has worked as a physical therapist in dance medicine since 2014. During her graduate studies, Kristen had the opportunity as a student physical therapist to provide dance medicine rehabilitation for the Charlotte Ballet. As a former dancer and instructor, [...]
Special Offers: Call for available discounts!
Instagram: @delawaredancept
Facebook: @delawaredancept
Hours of Operation: Check website
Address:
Delaware, USA 19709
Pennsylvania, USA 19350
Delaware, USA 19808
Delaware, USA 19701

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. 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: @dancedptnikki
Hours of Operation: By appointment only
Address:
Albany, NY, USA, New York, USA 12203

Kurt Gorrell PT, DPT, CFMT, CSCS, ACSM EP-C, USAW

Kurt Gorrell has been an athlete and fitness enthusiast his entire life. He was a soccer player and competitive gymnast growing up and at the late age of 20 he started dancing where he enjoyed a 16-year career as a [...]
Special Offers: 20% off for all AEA, AGMA, AFTRA members and pre-professional dancers.
Instagram: @kurtgorrell
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kurt.gorrell
Hours of Operation: Monday 10 AM - 7 PM, Tuesday 8:15 AM - 5:15 PM, Wednesday 10 AM - 7 PM, Thursday & Friday 7 AM - 4 PM
Address:
111 Pine, San Francisco, CA, USA, Suite 1315 94111

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

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

Laurence Valerie Agenor PT, DPT, CSCS – Cynergy Physical Therapy

Laurence Agenor earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from New York University. While in physical therapy school, she became a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. In addition to being a physical therapist at Cynergy Physical Therapy in NYC, [...]
Special Offers: call for available discounts
Instagram: @bewellandbloom
Hours of Operation: Check Website
Address:
485 Madison Avenue, New York, NY, USA, 8th Floor, New York, USA 10022
111 Broadway, New York, NY, USA, #1801, New York, USA 10006

Dr. Kirk Ramirez, PT, DPT- Moti Physiotherapy

Dr. Kirk Ramirez earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine after earning his BS in kinesiology from the University of La Verne. His history of playing and coaching football led him to pursue a [...]
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

Amie Sue, PT, DPT, CSCS- Cynergy Physical Therapy

Amie Sue received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from New York University. While completing her degree, she became a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Prior to pursuing her DPT, Amie graduated [...]
Special Offers: Call for available discounts
Instagram: @amie.dpt
Hours of Operation: Check Website
Address:
119 West 57th Street, New York, NY, USA, Suite 600, New York, USA 10019

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

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

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

Stephanie Foresi MSPT – Foresi’s Individualized Training (FIT)

As a former Division 2 gymnast and coach, Stephanie Foresi MSPT has focused her 25 years as an orthopedic manual physical therapist on injury treatment, prevention and return to competition.  She has owned and operated her Sports Performance and [...]
Special Offers: Available to come to studio for free injury prevention clinics.
Instagram: @fitsports122
Facebook: @stayfitconnecticut
Hours of Operation: 7-8pm Mon-F Sat and Sun by appointment
Address:
122 Spring Street, Southington, CT, USA, D4, Connecticut, USA 06489

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

Jan Dunn, MS – Denver Dance Medicine

Jan Dunn, MS  is a dance educator/dance medicine specialist with 33 years of experience, a Pilates rehabilitation and conditioning specialist for 30 years, and a Franklin Method Educator for 16 years, based in Denver, CO. Her degrees are in [...]
Special Offers: For Private sessions: First session is complimentary / discount offered on 5 or 10 pack of sessions
Facebook: The Bridge Dance Project
Hours of Operation: hours arranged on a personal basis
Address:
Denver, CO, USA, Colorado, USA 80027

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

Dr. Meghan Gearhart, PT, DPT – Charlotte Dance Medicine

Hi, I’m Meghan! I own Charlotte Dance Medicine and as a physical therapist I help dancers build confidence in their bodies while healing from and preventing injuries and feel empowered to make decisions related to their health and performance goals. My path [...]
Instagram: @charlottedancemed
Hours of Operation: By appointment only, evenings and weekends available
Address:
Charlotte, NC, USA, North Carolina, USA

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