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 66 listings
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Allie Christensen- Align Fitness By Allie
At Align Fitness By Allie, we specialize in training dancers of all levels in correct movement patterns and technique, strength and conditioning, flexibility, injury recovery, and more. Using the Gyrotonic Method and others to teach correct placement, alignment, dance [...]
Athletic Trainer
Gyrotonic Training
Injury Prevention
Online
Personal Trainer
Strength and Conditioning
Instagram:
@alignfitnessbyallie.com
Hours of Operation:
Mon-Fri 7-9
Address:
17931 Beach Blvd, Huntington Beach, CA, USA, Suite 100, California, USA 92647
Huntington Beach, CA, USA, Online
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
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
Kerry Shea
Kerry is a former professional ballet dancer and Certified Advanced Pilates Instructor of 20 years. She specializes in helping dancers and athletes achieve peak performance, injury prevention and rehabilitation. Kerry holds two major Pilates certifications, the first through Stott. [...]
Credentials Received by DFD
Injury Prevention
Online
Pilates
Strength and Conditioning
We come to you
Instagram:
@kerrysheapilates
Facebook:
@ksheapilates
Hours of Operation:
Call For Appointment
Address:
Charlottesville, Virginia, USA 22911
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
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
Lisa Buchmiller- The Ellové Technique®
Lisa Buchmiller began dancing at an early age at Tri-Cities Academy of Ballet in Richland, WA. Classically trained in ballet, tap, and jazz, she performed with Mid-Columbia Ballet under the artistic direction of Debra Pearse Rogo. In college, Lisa [...]
Credentials Received by DFD
Injury Prevention
Meditation
Online
Personal Trainer
Pilates
Strength and Conditioning
We come to you
Yoga
Instagram:
@theellovetechnique
Facebook:
@theellovetechnique
Hours of Operation:
check website
Address:
Portland, OR, USA, Oregon, USA
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
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
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)
Chelsea Pierotti Ph.D., Passionate Coach LLC
Chelsea Pierotti, Ph.D. is a Sport Psychology Consultant for dancers through her organization, Passionate Coach LLC. As a former professional ballet dancer and dance team coach she focuses on mental skills training including mental toughness, confidence, anxiety control, motivation, [...]
Special Offers:
Schedule a free 30 minute discovery call with Dr. Chelsea to find out how mental performance coaching can help your dance career
Instagram:
@dr.chelsea.pierotti
Facebook:
drchelseapierotti
Hours of Operation:
Contact for schedule
Address:
POB 17431, Colorado, USA 80308
Laura Haney, The Ellové Technique®
Laura Haney is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer with a lifelong background in the arts. Laura was a performer with Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, Fosse, Broadway's A Christmas Carol, and many more. Laura is trained in Pilates and is also a [...]
Credentials Received by DFD
Injury Prevention
Online
Personal Trainer
Strength and Conditioning
We come to you
Special Offers:
Call for available discounts.
Instagram:
@theellovetechnique
Facebook:
@theellovetechnique
Hours of Operation:
8:00am-8:00pm/Pacific 7 days/week
Address:
Mid-Hudson Valley Region, New York, USA 12477
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
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
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
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
Melissa Buffer MSPT, CNPT – Buffer Trenouth PT and Wellness
Melissa Buffer, MSPT, CNPT has been an orthopedic physical therapist and dance medicine specialist based out of Boston/Cambridge since 2006. She now owns and operates a company offering both in-person and virtual services to movers and shakers of all [...]
Biomechanics
Injury Prevention
Licensed
Nutritionist
Online
Pain Management
Physical Therapist
Sports Medicine
Strength and Conditioning
We come to you
Special Offers:
20% discount available to dancers and performers; 25% discount if found through Doctors For Dancers
Instagram:
@btpt.movement
Facebook:
@BufferTrenouthPT
Hours of Operation:
Check website
Address:
763 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA, USA, Suite 7, Massachusetts, USA 02139
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)
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
Jessica Davis, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, Perform Physio
Jessica Davis, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT is the co-owner of Perform Physio, LLC. Her primary areas of specialty include orthopedics, manual therapy, and performing arts medicine. As a former dancer herself, her mission is to keep dancers dancing by [...]
Special Offers:
10% off your first visit by mentioning Doctors for Dancers
Instagram:
@performphysiopt
Facebook:
@performphysiopt
Hours of Operation:
by appointment only
Address:
7031 Crider Road, Suite 260, Mars, Pennsylvania, USA 16046
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
Marilyn K. Miller, BA, A.C.E CPT, Stott, P.M.A. – CPT, NKT – LII,
Marilyn Miller is a retired professional ballet and modern dancer, with experience in all forms of those two mediums. She is a Certified Pilates Instructor through the Pilates Method Alliance, a fully certified Stott Pilates Instructor, an American Council [...]
Biomechanics
Injury Prevention
Online
Pain Management
Personal Trainer
Pilates
Strength and Conditioning
We come to you
Special Offers:
10% discount on NKT Initial Evaluation and Lesson for dancers
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/pilatesonhudson/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/PilatesOnHudson/
Hours of Operation:
by appointment only; Tues - Saturday; hours vary
Address:
8 John Walsh Blvd, Peekskill, NY, USA, Suite 428, New York, USA 10566