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.
Found 71 listings
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)
Lauren Coar, DPT – E-Motion Physical Therapy and Wellness
Dr. Lauren Coar is a dance physical therapist and pilates instructor based in Jersey City at E-Motion Physical Therapy and Wellness. With a lifelong passion for dance, she grew up competing in various styles, which led her to dance [...]
Credentials Received by DFD
Cupping
Injury Prevention
Licensed
Physical Therapist
Pilates
Pointe Assessments
Sports Medicine
Strength and Conditioning
Special Offers:
Call or email for special dancer rates and packages
Instagram:
@laurencoar.dpt
Hours of Operation:
MWF 11:30-8 TTH 10:30-7
Address:
2815 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ, USA, Suite 207, New Jersey, USA 07306
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 [...]
Credentials Received by DFD
Dry Needling
General Practitioner
Injury Prevention
Licensed
Sports Medicine
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
Dr. Lisa Becker-Schmall, PT, DPT, COMT, CIDN, Women’s Pelvic Health Therapist
Lisa is a Physical Therapist who grew up in a military family which provided her the opportunity to live in a variety of states across the country. She went to Montana State University where she earned her Bachelor’s in [...]
Biomechanics
Dry Needling
Injury Prevention
Licensed
Pain Management
Physical Therapist
Women’s Health
Special Offers:
Accepts most major insurance plans, please call to verify your specific plan. Hours: Call for availability
Instagram:
@lisa.b.schmall
Hours of Operation:
Call for availability
Address:
Therazona Physical Therapy, 861 N Higley Rd suite b 115, Gilbert, AZ 85234, USA, Arizona, USA 85234
Dr. Katherine Millis, PT, DPT, CSOMT, FAAOMPT (Certified in Sports & Orthopedic Manual Therapy) (Fellow with the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Therapists) , Excelerate Physical Therapy, LLC
Injury? No injury? Wish to develop into a stronger/well-rounded dancer?
If you answered yes to any of these, then Excelerate Physical Therapy is appropriate for you and your needs.
Excelerate Physical Therapy provides personalized, one-on-one rehabilitative services in the comfort of [...]
Biomechanics
Exercise Physiologist
Injury Prevention
Licensed
Pain Management
Physical Therapist
Sports Medicine
Strength and Conditioning
We come to you
Special Offers:
Call for any available discounts
Instagram:
@exceleratept
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/ExceleratePT
Hours of Operation:
Concierge Medicine; By appointment only.
Address:
Mobile Physical Therapist - We come to you!, Texas, USA 77479
Houston, TX, USA, Texas, USA
Dallas, TX, USA, Texas, USA
Dr. Mona Tsutsui, PT, DPT, CFSC, RKC
Mona Tsutsui is a Physical Therapist based in NYC and is a Pilates teacher certification candidate. She earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in Miami, where she built skills in [...]
Credentials Received by DFD
Injury Prevention
Licensed
Online
Physical Therapist
Pilates
Sports Medicine
Special Offers:
Free fitness assessment with our training team. If you are dealing with an injury, please go to our PT inquiry form for a free consult call with our team
Instagram:
@mona.t.dpt / @mxa.pt
Hours of Operation:
Tues: 8am - 8pm Wed: 8am - 8pm Thurs: 3pm - 8pm Fri: 8am - 11:30am Sat: by appointment only
Address:
4 West 14th Street 2nd floor, New York, NY, New York, USA 10011
4 West 14th Street 2nd floor, New York, NY, USA, New York, USA 10016
Tues: 8am - 8pm Wed: 8am - 8pm Thurs: 3pm - 8pm Fri: 8am - 11:30am Sat: by appointment only
Philip Montana MD, MFA, CAQSM – Maimonides Medical Center
Dr. Philip Montana, MD, MFA, is a board-certified physician in Internal Medicine and Sports Medicine. He holds a BFA in Dance Performance from the University of Florida and an MFA in Dance Performance from NYU’s Tisch School of the [...]
Credentials Received by DFD
General Practitioner
Injury Prevention
Licensed
Online
Physician
Pointe Assessments
Sports Medicine
Sports Medicine Physician
Address:
330 Court Street, Brooklyn, NY, USA, USA 11231
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 [...]
Biomechanics
Credentials Received by DFD
Injury Prevention
Licensed
Online
Physical Therapist
Pilates
Pointe Assessments
Sports Medicine
Strength and Conditioning
We come to you
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
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 [...]
Biomechanics
Credentials Received by DFD
Cupping
Injury Prevention
Licensed
Pain Management
Physical Therapist
Pointe Assessments
Sports Medicine
Strength and Conditioning
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
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
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 [...]
Injury Prevention
Licensed
Online
Physical Therapist
Pilates
Pointe Assessments
Sports Medicine
Strength and Conditioning
We come to you
Women’s Health
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
Suzanne Clements Martin, MA, DPT, Doctors for Dancers
Dr. Suzanne Clements Martin, DPT is founder and principal educator of Pilates Therapeutics LLC, providing live and virtual courses in the therapeutic application of the Pilates Method in the primary topics of the spine, women’s health and performing arts [...]
Credentials Received by DFD
Cryotherapy
Cupping
Dry Needling
Exercise Physiologist
Injury Prevention
Licensed
Online
Physical Therapist
Pilates
Pointe Assessments
Strength and Conditioning
Women’s Health
Special Offers:
Dancers receive a 30% discount off of regular pricing
Instagram:
pilatestherapeuticsLLC
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/suzanne.martin.146/; https://www.facebook.com/pilatestherapeutics/
Hours of Operation:
check website
Address:
Total Body Development, 3510 PEBBLE HILL DR, MARIETTA GA, Georgia, USA 30062
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
Dr. Audrey Lugo, PT, DPT, CSCS
Dr. Audrey Lugo is a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy, Dance Medicine Specialist, and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. As a dancer for 20+ years, Audrey experienced several dance-related injuries and chronic pain which led her to her passion [...]
Biomechanics
Credentials Received by DFD
Injury Prevention
Licensed
Personal Trainer
Physical Therapist
Pointe Assessments
Strength and Conditioning
Special Offers:
Email for Available Discounts
Instagram:
@dr.audreylugo
Address:
Pinecrest, FL, USA, Florida, USA
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA, Florida, USA
Dr. Steven J. Karageanes, DO, Restorative Physical Medicine
Dr. Karageanes is primary care sports medicine physician who is the Medical Director of MercyElite Sports Medicine and Sports Performance at St Mary Mercy Hospital. He serves on the advisory boards of Youth Protection Advocates in Dance and the [...]
Special Offers:
Dancers are first priority for access to our clinic
Instagram:
@stevenkarageanes
Facebook:
@drscoop
Hours of Operation:
M-F, 8am-5pm
Address:
43250 Grand River Avenue, Novi, MI, USA, Michigan, USA 48377
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 [...]
Athletic Trainer
Biomechanics
Cupping
Doctors For Dancers Advisory Board Member
Dry Needling
Injury Prevention
Licensed
Online
Personal Trainer
Physical Therapist
Sports Medicine
Strength and Conditioning
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
Ali Figurin – Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Ali Figurin has been a part of the dance industry for 3 decades. She has worked in various roles with Universal Dance Association (UDA/Varsity Brands), including instructing college dance teams, serving as a head instructor and regional representative. Ali [...]
Special Offers:
Call for available discounts!
Hours of Operation:
Flexible- by appointment
Address:
5655 S Yosemite St, Greenwood Village, Suite 350, Colorado, USA 80111
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
Christen Horsley PT, DPT- UCHealth Steadman Hawkins Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Clinic & Denver Dance Medicine Associates
Christen is a licensed Physical Therapist who graduated from Ithaca College. She has been practicing PT in Denver at Steadman Hawkins Clinic (now a part of UCHealth) since 2012. She is a dance medicine specialist, working with dancers of [...]
Biomechanics
Cupping
Dry Needling
Injury Prevention
Licensed
Physical Therapist
Pointe Assessments
We come to you
Special Offers:
call for available discounts
Address:
Colorado, USA 80204
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 [...]
Biomechanics
Cupping
Injury Prevention
Licensed
Personal Trainer
Physical Therapist
Pilates
Sports Medicine
Strength and Conditioning
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
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
Stephanie Greenspan PT, DPT, OCS, NCS – Artletic Science
Stephanie Greenspan is a Doctor of Physical Therapy with post-graduate residency/fellowship training and board specialties in orthopaedic and neurologic physical therapy. She founded Artletic Science in 2021 with the mission to enhance the health and performance of artist athletes through [...]
Biomechanics
Credentials Received by DFD
Injury Prevention
Licensed
Online
Pain Management
Physical Therapist
Strength and Conditioning
We come to you
Special Offers:
email for available discounts
Instagram:
@artleticscience
Facebook:
@artleticscience
Hours of Operation:
By appointment only
Address:
785 7th Street, California, USA 94607
Inside Kinetic Arts Center
755 Frederick Street, California, USA 94117 Inside Circus Center
Dr. Sarah Troicky, PT, DPT ATC – Trinity Physical Therapy and Wellness
Dr. Sarah Troicky is the owner and founder of Trinity Physical Therapy and Wellness. She is a Colorado native who grew up in Longmont and currently lives in Lakewood. Sarah is a licensed physical therapist and licensed athletic trainer. [...]
Athletic Trainer
Biomechanics
Credentials Received by DFD
Cupping
Injury Prevention
Licensed
Physical Therapist
Sports Medicine
Strength and Conditioning
Special Offers:
Call for available discounts
Instagram:
@trinityptwellness
Facebook:
@trinityptwellness
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday, call to schedule
Address:
5353, Colorado, USA
May Kesler, MTh, PT
May Kesler has been both a physical therapist & massage therapist for 38 years, graduated from Columbia University's College of Physicians & Surgeons 1982. She also holds an M.A. in Dance from American University in 2000. May trained in [...]
Injury Prevention
Licensed
Massage Therapist
Online
Pain Management
Physical Therapist
Sports Medicine
Strength and Conditioning
We come to you
Women’s Health
Special Offers:
15 minute Virtual Visit Free for Dancers. Free Gift on your first visit to office!
Instagram:
@mkbdancer
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/keslerpt
Hours of Operation:
Mon to Fri 830-630pm, Sat Sun for urgent care, available for backstage and tour coverage
Address:
8828 Brierly Road, Chevy Chase, MD 20815, USA, Maryland, USA 20815
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 [...]
Biomechanics
Credentials Received by DFD
Cupping
Dry Needling
Injury Prevention
Licensed
Physical Therapist
Sports Medicine
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
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
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 [...]
Credentials Received by DFD
General Practitioner
Injury Prevention
Licensed
Pain Management
Personal Trainer
Physician
Strength and Conditioning
Hours of Operation:
M-F 9am - 5pm
Address:
4190 City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, USA, Suite 540, Pennsylvania, USA 19131
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 [...]
Credentials Received by DFD
Cupping
Injury Prevention
Licensed
Online
Personal Trainer
Physical Therapist
Strength and Conditioning
We come to you
Instagram:
@jthaitea / @resilientrecovery.htx
Hours of Operation:
By appointment only - please contact via phone (text), e-mail, or Instagram.
Address:
Texas, USA
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