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 the Scarsdale Ballet Studio in White Plains, NY.  Dr. Ruffin also provides workshops for dancers, parents, and educators who want expert guidance on pointe readiness and long-term foot and ankle health.

Dr. Ruffin is also a former Assistant Clinical Professor at the Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. Dr. Ruffin completed her surgical residency and chief residency training at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Dr. Ruffin is a fellow of the American College of Podiatric Medicine, a member of the International Association of Dance Medicine and Science, American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine, American Podiatric Medical Association, and the New York State Podiatric Medical Association. Dr. Ruffin is also an author with research papers published in the British Medical Journal and the Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association. Dr. Ruffin is a life-long lover of ballet, has taken classes throughout her life and currently takes adult classes in Westchester, NY  at the Scarsdale Ballet Studio and Rye Ballet, and also at the American Ballet Theatre in New York City.