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.
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Kristen Robertson, PT, DPT, NCPT
Dr. Kristen Robertson graduated from Wayne State University with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2019. She is a Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher and STOTT Pilates Instructor, holding specialist certifications in Rehabilitation and Athletics. A former professional dancer, Dr. [...]
Credentials Received by DFD
Cupping
Dry Needling
Gyrotonic Training
Licensed
Physical Therapist
Pilates
Instagram:
krobertson1349
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/kristen.robertson.9400
Hours of Operation:
M, W, Th 7-7
Address:
20276 Middlebelt Road, Suite 8, Michigan, USA 48152
Matthew Kohler, MD – Ospina Medical – Regenerative Spine & Joint
As a highly sought-after interventional pain and regenerative medicine specialist in the UES of Manhattan, Dr. Kohler has naturally aligned with treating professional dancers, Broadway performers, and athletes alike. It has always been a passion of his to work [...]
Special Offers:
Special Discount Available for All Dancers on Procedures not Covered By Insurance (including Regenerative Medicine Treatments)
Instagram:
@dr.kohler
Facebook:
@ospinamedical
Hours of Operation:
M-F 9-5
Address:
Ospina Medical, 635 Madison Ave Ste 1301, New York, USA 10022
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 [...]
Biomechanics
Credentials Received by DFD
Cryotherapy
Dance/Movement Therapy
Injury Prevention
Licensed
Online
Pain Management
Physical Therapist
Pointe Assessments
Sports Medicine
We come to you
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:
https://www.instagram.com/eleve_physical_therapy/
Hours of Operation:
By appointment only
Address:
Albany, NY, USA, New York, USA 12203
Ellen Wendling, PT, DPT, OCS, CMT
Ellen is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and has been a part of the competitive dance world her entire life. After 18 years of studio training in Northern IL, Ellen was a member of the nationally ranked St. Ambrose [...]
Biomechanics
Credentials Received by DFD
Injury Prevention
Licensed
Pain Management
Physical Therapist
Sports Medicine
Strength and Conditioning
We come to you
Special Offers:
Free 30 minute consultations available to dancers who call 563-421-9520!
Hours of Operation:
Monday / Friday 7 AM - 4 PM, Tuesday / Thursday 10 AM - 7 PM, Wednesdays as needed
Address:
4850 Competition Drive, Bettendorf, Iowa, USA 52722
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 [...]
Credentials Received by DFD
Cupping
Injury Prevention
Licensed
Online
Pointe Assessments
Strength and Conditioning
Physical Therapist Assistant
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
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
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 [...]
Biomechanics
Credentials Received by DFD
Doctors For Dancers Advisory Board Member
Injury Prevention
Online
Pilates
Strength and Conditioning
We come to you
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
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 & [...]
Special Offers:
30% off initial visit if you say referred by Doctors for Dancers
Instagram:
@melissapearson
Facebook:
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Hours of Operation:
check website or email
Address:
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, USA, California, USA
Atlanta, GA, USA
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. Lauren Borowski
Lauren Borowski, MD, grew up in Northeastern Pennsylvania and graduated from NYU Tisch School of the Arts with a BFA in Dance. It was while she was at Tisch that she decided she wanted to go to medical school [...]
Address:
NYU Langone Health, 1st Avenue, New York, NY, USA, NYU Harkness Center for Dance Injuries, New York, USA 10010
Naeemah Ruffin DPM, PC, Ballet Podiatry
Dr. Naeemah Ruffin is a New York State Board-Certified Podiatrist and specializes in treating ballet dancers of all ages. Dr. Ruffin performs biomechanical evaluations, pre-pointe assessments, treats injuries, and provides holistic foot care services. Her office is located at [...]
Biomechanics
Credentials Received by DFD
Injury Prevention
Licensed
Online
Podiatrist
Pointe Assessments
We come to you
Special Offers:
20% off total cost of initial visit when you mention Doctors for Dancers
Instagram:
@balletpodiatry
Hours of Operation:
Hours by appointment only. Check website or call office.
Address:
10 County Center Road, Suite 119, USA 10607
1995 Broadway, Ste 801, USA 10023
(Lincoln Center)
26 Broadway, Suite, Ste 931, New York, USA 10004 (Financial District)
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
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
Jenna Molczan, DPT – Fyzical Therapy and Balance Centers
Jenna Molczan, DPT is a physical therapist and dance teacher in her hometown in Western Pennsylvania. She received her bachelors degree in exercise science and a doctorate in physical therapy from Slippery Rock University. During her time at SRU, [...]
Credentials Received by DFD
Cupping
Exercise Physiologist
Licensed
Physical Therapist
Strength and Conditioning
Special Offers:
Free 15 minute in office consultation
Hours of Operation:
Mon-Thur 8am-6pm, Fri 8am-12pm
Address:
601 Pittsburgh Road, Butler, PA, USA, Pennsylvania, USA 16001
Delaney Mena – Certified Personal Trainer, NASM CES, SFC – Dance Movement Training
Delaney Mena is a professional dancer and personal trainer from Long Island, NY, currently living in Honolulu, HI. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Dance, with concentrations in Modern and Ballet Performance from Marymount Manhattan College, [...]
Special Offers:
Call for available discounts
Instagram:
@Delaney_train
Hours of Operation:
check website booking
Address:
Hawaii, USA 96818
Veronica K, Veronica K Platform, Certified Personal Trainer, B.A. Dance
As a Certified Personal Trainer, Professional Dancer, and former practicing Physical Therapist Assistant, I am passionate about helping adult and senior ballet dancers improve not only their technique but overall physical wellness, strength, and function.
I work with dancers at [...]
Credentials Received by DFD
Online
Personal Trainer
Pointe Assessments
Strength and Conditioning
We come to you
Special Offers:
Free ballet movement consults, 15% off all on demand courses with code DOCTORSFORDANCERS
Instagram:
@veronicakplatform
Facebook:
@veronicakballet
Hours of Operation:
Check Website for Appointments
Address:
Ohio, USA 44691
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 [...]
Credentials Received by DFD
Cupping
Injury Prevention
Licensed
Online
Personal Trainer
Physical Therapist
Pilates
Strength and Conditioning
Special Offers:
Contact for available discounts for the dance community.
Hours of Operation:
Contact cicely@resilientptpilates.com for availability.
Address:
California, USA 94577
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 [...]
Biomechanics
Credentials Received by DFD
Injury Prevention
Licensed
Pain Management
Physical Therapist
Pointe Assessments
Sports Medicine
Strength and Conditioning
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
Jennifer Gallegos, PT, DPT
Jennifer Gallegos is a physical therapist with over 10 years of experience treating professional and pre-professional dancers as well as recreational athletes. She grew up dancing in Albuquerque, went to PT school in New York, and currently resides in [...]
Special Offers:
Please call for available discounts
Instagram:
@jengallegos87/
Hours of Operation:
Mon, Tue, Thu 11-7:30 for PT, Wed and Fri 11-6 for Pilates
Address:
1100 H St NW, Suite LL 110, District of Columbia, USA 20005
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 [...]
Biomechanics
Credentials Received by DFD
Injury Prevention
Physical Therapist
Strength and Conditioning
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday 7 AM - 7 PM
Address:
39650 Liberty Street, Fremont, California, USA 94583
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
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 [...]
Biomechanics
Credentials Received by DFD
Dry Needling
Injury Prevention
Licensed
Online
Pain Management
Physical Therapist
Pointe Assessments
Sports Medicine
Strength and Conditioning
We come to you
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
Adriana Davila – AD Training, CFSC, MS
Adriana Davila began dancing at an early age. Becoming a dance educator specialist with 15 years of experience, a Certified Acrobatic Dance Teacher, a Certified Strength Coach and Personal Trainer, and have a Masters degree in physiology, physiotherapy and physiology [...]
Credentials Received by DFD
Injury Prevention
Online
Personal Trainer
Strength and Conditioning
We come to you
Women’s Health
Special Offers:
50% off the first session
Instagram:
@ad.training._
Hours of Operation:
Monday to Thursday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Friday and Saturdays 9:00 am to 1:00 pm,
Address:
Paseo de los Álamos, Del Paseo, Monterrey, N.L., México 64920
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 [...]
Biomechanics
Credentials Received by DFD
Injury Prevention
Physician
Podiatrist
Sports Medicine
Sports Medicine Physician
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
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
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 [...]
Credentials Received by DFD
Online
Pilates
Pointe Assessments
Strength and Conditioning
We come to you
Instagram:
@jennifer.milner
Hours of Operation:
By Appointment Only
Address:
Dallas, TX, USA, At Studios and Homes, Texas, USA
Dallas, TX, USA, Online
Amanda Hodgetts, PT, DPT – FX Physical Therapy
Amanda Hodgetts, PT, DPT is a Physical Therapist in the Baltimore area who specializes in treating dancers and athletes of all ages. Amanda found her love of dance at a young age, originally performing with an Irish Step Dancing [...]
Credentials Received by DFD
Cryotherapy
Cupping
Injury Prevention
Licensed
Online
Pain Management
Physical Therapist
Sports Medicine
Strength and Conditioning
We come to you
Women’s Health
Special Offers:
Free 30 minute injury consultation. Call the office to schedule 410- 708-4763.
Instagram:
@pt.amanda
Hours of Operation:
Monday 7-2:30pm, Tuesday & Thursday 9:15-7pm, Wednesday 10-5:30pm, Friday 8:30-3:15pm.
Address:
5731 Cottonworth Avenue, Baltimore, MD, USA 21209
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
Travis Morrison PT, DPT
Dr. Travis Morrison, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT, has been providing physical therapy in the Dallas area for several years, including working with professional and pre-professional dancers to rehabilitate them back into the studio and onto the stage. He graduated from [...]
Biomechanics
Credentials Received by DFD
Dry Needling
Licensed
Pain Management
Physical Therapist
Pointe Assessments
Sports Medicine
Instagram:
@Travis_DPT
Hours of Operation:
Office hours by appointment.
Address:
8861 Coleman Boulevard, Frisco, TX, USA, Texas, USA 75034
Kayla Freeman – DPT, Elizabeth Rogers Pilates and Physical Therapy
Kayla is passionate about movement and understands firsthand what it’s like to be sidelined from dance and other beloved activities due to injury. She also knows the joy of returning pain-free and is dedicated to helping others do the [...]
Biomechanics
Credentials Received by DFD
Injury Prevention
Pain Management
Physical Therapist
Pilates
Pointe Assessments
Hours of Operation:
M-R 7:00am-6:30pm; F 7:00am-5pm
Address:
3603 S McClellan St, Washington state, USA 98144