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 65 listings
Samara DiMattia- Connecticut Dance Physical Therapy
Here, our professionals know that when a dancer is injured it affects not only their physical self but also their emotional wellbeing. We are committed to ensuring a healthy and safe return to dance while providing a recovery environment [...]
Instagram:
@ctdancephysicaltherapy
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Connecticut Dance Physical Therapy
Hours of Operation:
See Website
Address:
1177 Summer Street, Suite 302, Stamford, Connecticut, USA 06905
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 [...]
Biomechanics
Injury Prevention
Licensed
Online
Personal Trainer
Physical Therapist
Sports Medicine
Strength and Conditioning
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:
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Address:
Odessa, FL, USA, Florida, USA 33782
Dr. Sarah Gosselin PT, DPT, CSCS
Dr. Sarah Gosselin PT, DPT, CSCS is a physical therapist in the Shenandoah Valley region of Virginia. She grew up dancing, and graduated from James Madison University with a Bachelor of Arts in Dance. She then attended Shenandoah University, [...]
Credentials Received by DFD
Dry Needling
Injury Prevention
Licensed
Online
Physical Therapist
Sports Medicine
Strength and Conditioning
Special Offers:
Call for available discounts
Instagram:
@sarahgosselindpt
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/sarahgosselindpt
Hours of Operation:
Please call clinic for hours
Address:
2509 Pleasant Run Drive, Harrisonburg, VA, USA, Virginia, USA 22801
Jenna Loewer, DPT- On Pointe Wellness and Rehab PLLC
Jenna Loewer, DPT is a Physical Therapist in Northern Virginia and the owner of On Pointe Wellness and Rehab PLLC. As a former dancer, she developed a love of movement early on. In 2011, she graduated from Nazareth College in Rochester, [...]
Credentials Received by DFD
Cupping
Doctors For Dancers Advisory Board Member
Injury Prevention
Online
Physical Therapist
We come to you
Special Offers:
$10 off your first in-person or virtual movement assessment
Instagram:
@onpointewellness
Facebook:
@onpointewellness
Hours of Operation:
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Address:
14540 John Marshall Hwy, Suite 108, Gainesville, VA, Virginia, USA 20155
Megan Barker, PT, DPT, OCS, WHC – Rhythm Health LLC
As a former collegiate dancer, Megan understands the demands and challenges dancers face, as well as the need for specialized treatment. Her experiences with her own injuries and journey through the healthcare system have made her a compassionate and [...]
Special Offers:
15% off first visit when you mention Doctors For Dancers
Instagram:
@rhythmhealthdpt @hypermobilityhealthcoach
Hours of Operation:
Check website
Address:
Falls Church, VA, USA, Virginia, USA 22046
Washington D.C., DC, USA, USA 20001
Junko Araki, EdD, LCPC, LPC, BC-DMT – Embodied Trust, LLC
Junko Araki, EdD, 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 [...]
Counseling
Credentials Received by DFD
Dance/Movement Therapy
Licensed
Online
Psychotherapist
We come to you
Mental Performance Coach
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
Kendall Alway, PT, DPT SF Performing Arts Physical Therapy
Kendall Alway is a physical therapist in San Francisco who has specialized in the treatment of dancers since 2001. As owner of SF Performing Arts PT and director of the volunteer ODC Healthy Dancers' Clinic, she has devoted her [...]
Special Offers:
Discounts available for professional dancers and dance teachers and for packages of 4 follow-up treatments!
Instagram:
@sfperformingarts_pt
Facebook:
@SFPerformingArtsTherapy
Hours of Operation:
Monday through Friday from 9am to 6pm. Online booking available!
Address:
545 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco, California, USA 94102
Paddy Jarit- PT, SCS, ATC
We are a privately owned and operated Dance and Sports Medicine physical therapy practice. Paddy Jarit, PT, SCS, ATC and IADMS member is proud to offer his veteran staff to provide state of the art services to dancers in [...]
Athletic Trainer
Online
Personal Trainer
Physical Therapist
Sports Medicine
Strength and Conditioning
Women’s Health
Facebook:
Sport & Orthopaedic Physical Therapy by Paddy Jarit
Hours of Operation:
Mon-Fri 7-8
Address:
5718 Main Street, Trumbull, CT, USA, Connecticut, USA 06611
1499 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT, USA, Lower Level, Connecticut, USA 06824
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
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)
Emily Scherb- Pure Motion Physical Therapy- The Circus Doc
Dr. Emily Scherb began her training as a circus artist in 1992. She continued training, performing, and teaching as she made her way through school, always making sure she wasn’t too far from her trapeze. When she graduated with [...]
Biomechanics
Credentials Received by DFD
Injury Prevention
Online
Physical Therapist
Sports Medicine
Instagram:
@TheCircusDoc
Facebook:
@TheCircusDoc
Hours of Operation:
By Appointment Only
Address:
2130 Westlake Ave N, Seattle, WA, USA, Suite 2, Washington state, USA 98109
Seattle, WA, USA, Online, Washington state, USA
Grace Derocha – RDN, CDCES, MBA, Grace Derocha Nutrition
Grace is a registered dietitian nutritionist with over 25 years of experience. Grace grew up as an artistic athlete in dance and now has the pleasure of being a dance mom to her daughter. She has two bachelor's of [...]
Special Offers:
Call for available discounts
Instagram:
@gracederocha
Facebook:
@gracederocha
Hours of Operation:
By appointment only
Address:
Michigan, USA
Alex Gonzaga – Proteus Fitness – CPT, CES, PES
Alex was born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and discovered his passion for dance at the age of 9, inspired by his sister’s footsteps into the world of movement. At just 15, he made the bold move [...]
Special Offers:
Professional Dancer Discount Applies
Instagram:
@alexgonzagab , @proteusfitness
Hours of Operation:
Contact for details
Address:
Online, USA
Brielle Migliaccio, Certified Personal Trainer, PPSC
Personal Trainer and professional dancer based in Los Angeles, Brielle Migliaccio believes that dancers are equal parts artist and athlete and aims to provide the community with the tools to elevate their craft through cross-training. Her mission is to [...]
Special Offers:
Mention "Doctors for Dancers" and get a discount on your first session!
Instagram:
@briellemigliaccio
Hours of Operation:
By appointment only
Address:
California, USA 91601
Los Angeles, California
Linda Bluestein, M.D., the Hypermobility MD
Board-certified anesthesiologist, integrative pain medicine physician and former ballet dancer, Linda Bluestein, M.D., specializes in coaching and educating dancers and other athletes and individuals at increased risk of hypermobility disorders. She founded and co-hosts the podcast, “Bendy Bodies with [...]
Credentials Received by DFD
Doctors For Dancers Advisory Board Member
Licensed
Online
Pain Management
Women’s Health
Special Offers:
10% off your first visit if you mention you found me on Doctors for Dancers
Instagram:
@HypermobilityMD
Facebook:
@HypermobilityMD
Hours of Operation:
Check website
Address:
8795 Ralston Rd suite 130, Arvada, CO, USA, Wisconsin, USA 80002
(Inside Elevation Wellness)
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
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
Carlos “SparXz” Caraballo CSCS, PPSC, OTA1
I am a Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Pain-Free Performance Specialist (PPSC), Dancer, and Martial Arts Tricker
My mission is to help dancers optimize their performance, extend their careers, decrease their risk for injury, and improve their overall wellness.
I understand [...]
Special Offers:
Mention "Doctors for Dancers" and receive a FREE 30-min consultation & a special discount on any of my online programs
Instagram:
@carlossparxz
Facebook:
Facebook.com/CarlosSparXz
Hours of Operation:
By Appointment Only
Address:
Chandler, Mobile, Arizona, 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
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 [...]
Biomechanics
Credentials Received by DFD
Cupping
Dry Needling
Injury Prevention
Online
Physical Therapist
Pilates
Pointe Assessments
Sports Medicine
Strength and Conditioning
We come to you
Instagram:
@charlottedancemed
Hours of Operation:
By appointment only, evenings and weekends available
Address:
Charlotte, NC, USA, North Carolina, USA
Terry Hyde – Counselling For Dancers
I had a career as an elite dancer in UK ballet companies musical theatre, film and TV. As a psychotherapist and counsellor I am in a unique position to understand what dancers go through daily in their training years [...]
Instagram:
@counsellingfordancers
Facebook:
Counselling For Dancers
Hours of Operation:
By Appointment Only
Address:
London, UK, Online
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
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. [...]
Athletic Trainer
Cupping
Injury Prevention
Licensed
Online
Pilates
Sports Medicine
Strength and Conditioning
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
Melissa Lineburg, MS, CNS
I help dancers optimize performance, prevent injuries, and build balance through personalized nutrition coaching. As a professional ballerina and licensed dietitian, I understand the unique challenges dancers face and provide personalized solutions to fuel their artistry and well-being.
Hi! I’m [...]
Special Offers:
contact for available discounts
Instagram:
@empower_performance
Facebook:
@empowerdancenutrition
Hours of Operation:
check website
Address:
Virginia, USA
Dean Sosa, PT, DPT, BRM
My name is Dean Sosa and I am a Doctor of Physical Therapy and strength coach for artist-athletes. I graduated in May 2020 from Saint Joseph’s University. I have several years of clinical experience working with high school and [...]
Instagram:
@juzdean.dpt
Hours of Operation:
Please contact via phone, email, or instagram for scheduling
Address:
Los Angeles, CA, USA 90023
1355 Palmetto St Suite 140, Los Angeles, CA 90013
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 [...]
Credentials Received by DFD
Injury Prevention
Meditation
Online
Pilates
Strength and Conditioning
Yoga
Special Offers:
Call for available discounts
Instagram:
@theellovetechnique
Facebook:
@theellovetechnique
Hours of Operation:
Check Website
Address:
Greenville, Wisconsin, USA, Wisconsin, USA
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
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
Ricci-Lee Hotz, MS,RDN, LD- A Taste of Health, LLC, “The Dancesport Dietitian”
Ricci-Lee Hotz is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who, through her practice, “A Taste of Health,” offers nutrition counseling for individuals of all ages. She offers support to dancers who are looking to optimize their performance and those who are [...]
Special Offers:
Free 15 minute discovery call prior to the "initial assessment" with mention of "Doctors for Dancers."
Instagram:
@the_dancesport_dietitian
Facebook:
@atasteofhealthllc
Hours of Operation:
Tuesday-Friday 10-6pm; schedule is variable, please contact and we will do our best to acomodate your schedule..
Address:
2801 Hennepin Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, USA, Suite #71, Minnesota, USA 55408
Virtual services only available in Minnesota, Colorado, Arizona, California, contact for other states.
Dr. Elaine Marquez McHugh, Naturopathic Medical Doctor (NMD), Rise Health and Wellness
Hello! I am Dr. Elaine, a dedicated specialist in the realm of longevity medicine.
My passions in medicine include regenerative and anti-aging medicine, sports and performance medicine, mind body medicine, integrative medicine, and functional medicine. I am on a [...]
General Practitioner
Licensed
Meditation
Naturopathic
Online
Pain Management
Personal Trainer
Physician
Sports Medicine
Sports Medicine Physician
Strength and Conditioning
We come to you
Women’s Health
Special Offers:
Free Discovery Consultation & 15% Off Initial Consultation
Instagram:
@iamdrelaine
Facebook:
@rise.medicine
Hours of Operation:
Rise Health & Wellness: Sat & Sun 11am-3pm; Beverly Hills Rejuvenation Center: M-Th 10am-6pm & F 9am-5pm
Address:
California, USA
Rise Health & Wellness - Virtual or Concierge
1860 S Sepulveda Blvd., California, USA 90025 Beverly Hills Rejuvenation Center - Virtual or Clinic In-Person