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.

 

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

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

A former Division II gymnast and coach, Stephanie Foresi, MSPT, has dedicated over 27 years as an orthopedic manual physical therapist specializing in injury treatment, prevention, and safe return to competition. For the past 21 years, she has owned [...]
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

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

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

Nasira Burkholder-Cooley, DrPH, RDN, BFA- Health en Pointe

Nasira is a registered dietitian, fitness expert, and nutrition educator. She was drawn to public health and nutrition as a result of her diverse background in science, fine arts, and fitness. Nasira is currently an adjunct faculty member at [...]
Instagram: @Health_enpointe
Facebook: Healthenpointe
Hours of Operation: By Appointment Only
Address:
200 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA, USA, Suite 205, California, USA 92660
Orange County, CA, USA, California, USA
Online, California, USA

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

Dr. Gianna Morton PT, DPT – Athlete Restoration Company

As both a lifelong dancer and physical therapist, I’m passionate about helping dancers move, train, and recover to reach their highest potential. I graduated from Quinnipiac University with my Bachelor of Health Science and Doctorate of Physical Therapy in [...]
Special Offers: call for available discounts for dancers
Instagram: @athlete.restoration.co
Facebook: https://athleterestorationcompany.com/
Hours of Operation: M-F 7am-5PM, hours vary and therapists are flexible to work with your schedule if other times are needed
Address:
1655 Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard, West Palm Beach, FL, USA, Suite 106, Florida, USA 33401

Scott Lee PT – Offset Med

Scott graduated from Chapman University with his Bachelors in Science in Athletic training in 2016 and earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2019 at California State University, Long Beach. Scott has accumulated a breadth of experience working with traditional [...]
Special Offers: call for available discounts
Instagram: @scottlee.dpt.atc / @offset.med
Facebook: @offsetmed
Hours of Operation: By Appointment Only
Address:
12000 Firestone Blvd, Norwalk, CA, USA, USA 90650

Jason Racca, PT, DPT, CFMT, OCS, R3 Physio

Since 2009, I have worked with professional performing artists on traveling Broadway shows. I would often hear about how a lot of the care they were receiving was sub-par. You deserve better! Dancing is a full body sport. An injury [...]
Special Offers: 10% off initial evaluation and treatment session
Instagram: @r3physio
Facebook: @r3physio
Hours of Operation: M: 9-6, T: 7-5, W: 7-4, Th: 9-6, F: 7-4, Sat: varies based on availability
Address:
9800 Hillwood Parkway, Suite 140, Fort Worth, Texas, USA 76177

Anne Copeland, BKin, CAT(C)

Anne received her Post-Bachelor Certificate in Athletic Therapy on the President’s Honour Roll from Mount Royal University in Calgary, Alberta. Prior to the Athletic Therapy program, Anne completed a Bachelor of Kinesiology with Distinction and a minor in Dance from [...]
Special Offers: Call for available discounts
Instagram: @annecopeland18
Hours of Operation: check website
Address:
8500 Macleod Trail Southeast #168n, Calgary, AB, Canada T2H 2N1

Darcy Lei, DO – University of Cincinnati Medical Center

Dance and Performing Arts Medicine are my passion, and I treat dancers at all levels of training. My unique experience in the worlds of both dance and medicine allow me to understand exactly how an injury is impacting my [...]
Special Offers: Call for available discounts
Instagram: @dancedoctorcincy
Hours of Operation: Monday-Thursday: 8am-4:30pm, Friday 9am-11:30pm
Address:
3113 Bellevue Ave, Cincinnati, OH, USA, Ohio, USA 45219
7690 Discovery Drive, West Chester Township, OH, USA, Suite 1000, Ohio, USA 45069
151 West Galbraith Road, Cincinnati, OH, USA, Ohio, USA 45216
68 Cavalier Boulevard, Florence, KY, USA, Kentucky, USA 41042

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

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

Dr. Alison Carr, PT, DPT – Desert Orthopedic Center

Dr. Alison Carr, PT, DPT is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who has over 20 years of classical ballet experience. She received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Miami, and now treats adult and adolescent [...]
Instagram: alison_carr_dpt
Facebook: Yoga with Alison
Hours of Operation: in-clinic 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM M, Tu, W, F. Available on Thursdays for in-home or telehealth visits.
Address:
8402 W Centennial Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV, USA, Nevada, USA 89149
Henderson, NV, USA, Mobile, Nevada, USA
Online, Nevada, USA 88901

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

Erin Zintek, The Ellové Technique®

Erin is a certified Pilates instructor, certified yoga instructor, and is the co-creator of The Ellové Technique®. She danced professionally in modern/contemporary work, as well as studied ballet, jazz, musical theater, tap, creative movement, improvisation, and loves teaching all [...]
Special Offers: Call for available discounts
Instagram: @theellovetechnique
Facebook: @theellovetechnique
Hours of Operation: Check Website
Address:
Greenville, Wisconsin, USA, Wisconsin, 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

GingerAnn Neslund PT, DPT – Divergent Physical Therapy & Wellness

My name is GingerAnn Neslund. I have been practicing physical therapy since 2015, and I have been dancing since I could walk. Through my practice as a physical therapist, I am committed to helping patients feel and move better, [...]
Special Offers: Free 20-minute injury screening (phone or Zoom) upon request!
Instagram: @moderndancept
Facebook: @wellnesstipsfordanceteachers
Hours of Operation: M-F by appointment only, contact me for any special circumstances
Address:
Ypsilanti, MI, USA, Michigan, USA 48198

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

Kelli Barton Schneider, PT, DPT, OCS – Electric Edge Physical Therapy P.C. and Electric Edge Movement Training LLC

Hi there! I’m Kelli - a licensed physical therapist and board-certified specialist in orthopedics dedicated to helping dancers unlock their full potential and perform at their best. As a young dancer, I felt discouraged when posterior tibial tendinitis caused me [...]
Instagram: @electricedgemovement
Facebook: @electricedgemovement
Hours of Operation: Mon-Thurs 8am-6pm and Fri 8am-12pm but can be flexible based on patient/client needs
Address:
Charlotte, NC, USA 28204
Cincinnati, OH 45244
Santa Monica, CA 90405

Katlyn Oakley, PTA- Aquacare Physical Therapy

Katie Oakley is a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant and Certified Dance Medicine Specialist who brings a unique blend of clinical expertise, performance background, and dancer-centered care to her work. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from [...]
Special Offers: Free 30 Minute Consultation
Instagram: @aquacaredancemedicine
Hours of Operation: Check Website/Booking Link
Address:
106 Milford Street, Salisbury, MD, USA, Suite 106, Maryland, USA 21804

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

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

Jovauna Currey, MD

My specialties are in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine. Both of which focus on function and getting my patients back to doing what they love. I also have additional sub-specialty expertise in dance and performing arts medicine. [...]
Instagram: jcurreymd
Facebook: Jovauna Currey
Hours of Operation: By Appointment Only
Address:
3975 Old Redwood Highway, Santa Rosa, CA, USA, Medical Office Building 5, Suite 152, California, USA 95403

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

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

Kathleen Ryan-Ceisel, PT MHS

Kathleen Ryan-Ceisel, PT MHS is a physical therapist in NW Chicagoland who specializes in sports medicine, performance, and injury prevention. She treats dancers of all ages and genres of dance; from young dancers learning to develop, to high school [...]
Special Offers: 10% off physical therapy and performance packages
Instagram: @edge360wellness
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/athleticedgeandwellness
Hours of Operation: M 6-9 pm, T 11-8, W 6-9 pm, Th 11-8, F 9-5, Sat 10-4, Sun-by appointment
Address:
1213 South Main Street, Algonquin, IL, USA, Illinois, USA 60102

Cicely Hart, PT, DPT, MS, CSCS, MFDc

Cicely Hart, PT, Doctor of Physical Therapy, MS, CSCS, MFDc graduated from University of California at Davis with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science /Exercise Physiology in 1999.  She then graduated in 2002 from Regis University School for [...]
Special Offers: Contact for available discounts for the dance community.
Hours of Operation: Contact cicely@resilientptpilates.com for availability.
Address:
California, USA 94577

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

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