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 68 listings
Natsuko Oshima, PT, DPT – THERAPY EN POINTE, LLC
Natsuko Oshima, PT, DPT is a licensed physical therapist, former professional ballet dancer, and educator specializing in dance and performing arts medicine. She danced professionally and taught ballet across four continents before transitioning into physical therapy.
She is the founder [...]
Credentials Received by DFD
Cupping
Injury Prevention
Licensed
Online
Physical Therapist
Pointe Assessments
Sports Medicine
Strength and Conditioning
We come to you
Instagram:
@natsukoinsta
Hours of Operation:
By appointment only
Address:
Arkansas, USA 72207
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
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
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
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
Bree Westcott, DPT – Pointe Performance & Rehab, LLC
Dr. Bree Westcott, PT, DPT, is a dance medicine physical therapist serving the West Chester, PA. She earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Thomas Jefferson University and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Health Promotion and Fitness Management [...]
Credentials Received by DFD
Cupping
Injury Prevention
Licensed
Online
Pain Management
Physical Therapist
Pointe Assessments
Sports Medicine
Strength and Conditioning
Special Offers:
20% off your first visit if you mention Doctors for Dancers!
Instagram:
pointeperformanceandrehab
Hours of Operation:
By appointment only
Address:
West Chester, PA, USA, Pennsylvania, USA 19335
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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:
Check Website
Address:
Odessa, FL, USA, Florida, USA 33782
Kelly Mathieu, BFA, CPT, CKTP – Kinetic Chain Movements
Professionally, Mrs. Mathieu holds a BFA in Dance from Cornish College of the Arts and is a movement educator, Certified Personal Trainer, and Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner.
Previously, Kelly was a lead dance/ballet instructor, performer, and choreographer for nearly 20 [...]
Credentials Received by DFD
Injury Prevention
Online
Personal Trainer
Pointe Assessments
Strength and Conditioning
We come to you
Special Offers:
call for available discounts
Instagram:
www.instagram.com/kineticChainMvts
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/KineticChainMvts
Hours of Operation:
Please check website
Address:
Vancouver, Washington state, USA 98682
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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.
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
Ashley Mowrey, Performance Mindset Coach
Hi, Dancer! I’m Ashley Mowrey, Performance Mindset Coach for Dancers. I’m a former competitive dancer, dance educator, and competition company director who knows the ups and downs of a dancer’s life all too well. Now, as a Mindset Coach, [...]
Special Offers:
10% off your coaching package or customized studio workshop!
Instagram:
@ashley.mowrey.mindset
Facebook:
@ashley.mowrey.mindset
Hours of Operation:
By Appointment Only
Address:
Fayetteville, AR, USA, Online, Arkansas, 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
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. Megan Wise, PT, DPT, CSCS, NCPT
Dr. Megan Wise is a licensed physical therapist and a graduate of New York University with a Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy. She is also a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher, and a Certified Life Coach.
Dr. [...]
Counseling
Credentials Received by DFD
Injury Prevention
Licensed
Meditation
Online
Physical Therapist
Pilates
Strength and Conditioning
Special Offers:
20 Minute Consultation sessions: A FREE virtual session to chat about your health and fitness needs, barriers, goals and resources to create an action plan that works for YOU!
Instagram:
@thebroadwaypt
Hours of Operation:
By appointment only- Check website
Address:
32 Union Square East, Suite 402, New York, USA 10013
(On Union Sq East between E 15th and E 16th)
Online, Florida, USA
Monica Lorenzo, MS, ATC, CES
Monica Lorenzo is a Certified Athletic Trainer and founder of ROMO Fit, Inc. Monica’s mission is to facilitate and maintain a long, healthy career for all performing athletes.
After Monica’s own career as a competitive dancer, she received her degree [...]
Athletic Trainer
Biomechanics
Credentials Received by DFD
Injury Prevention
Licensed
Online
Sports Medicine
Strength and Conditioning
Special Offers:
Bundle Packages Available - Contact for information
Instagram:
@romofit
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/ROMOFit/
Hours of Operation:
By Appointment Only
Address:
54 West 39th Street, New York, NY, USA, New York, USA 10018