| •Doctors and Therapists Recommended by Dancers •••••An international list of health professionals recommended by their dancer clients •••••Last updated 29 December 2000 |
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USA: California • Connecticut • Florida • Illinois • New York • Texas • Utah • Washington DC| This list comes in response to many requests I've received for recommendations of doctors or therapists who really understand a dancer's needs. The recommendations below are solely the opinions of the persons who've been under these health professionals' care. I take no responsibility for the experience you may personally have with them. |
My aim is to provide a starting point if you have an injury, and don't find the kind of help you need from your present doctor, or the specialist you may be forced to go to through an HMO. Another resource for referrals is the International Association of Dance Medicine at 303.554.8040. Most members are physical therapists, and many of them dance or danced. Also among them: orthopedists, Pilates therapists, and chiropractors.
An additional resource:
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California | Ethan D. Feldman, D.C. Back in Action Chiropractic Center 2500 Martin Luther King Jr. Way Berkeley 510.843.2584 I am indebted to Dr. Ethan Feldman for top-of-the-page information about the International Association of Dance Medicine and the Dance Medicine Resource Guide.
John W. DeRoy, D.C.
Adylia Roman Connecticut | Dr. Stephen Schutzer Hartford This doctor works with members of Hartford Ballet. This is all I know so far. Anyone who can add more information, e.g., what sort of doctor he is, phone number, etc., please e-mail me. My correspondent says that the doctor's physical therapist, Nellie, comes to the ballet school every week to check up on injuries and work with dancers who have concerns. The woman who wrote to recommend Dr. Schutzer says, "He is super." Florida | Dr. Paul Mayer Coral Gables In the words of my correspondent: "Dr. Mayer is a wonderful orthopedic surgeon with an excellent understanding of dancers. (He has three daughters who danced!) I believe he is now specializing in joint replacement, however." If I learn more about this doctor, I'll amend this listing. Illinois | Dr. Marty Brohner 5318 1/2 W. Devon Ave. Chicago 773.792.9300 Dr. Marty is a podiatrist, but has many dancers who insist that he's helped them with all sorts of problems, including knee injuries. He is a doll, very encouraging, is very much against invasive, surgical procedures unless absolutely necessary. On top of all, a wonderful human being.
Holly L. Yee, DC New York | Harkness Center for Dance Injuries 212.598.6000 I have heard that this center will treat even dancers unable to pay for medical services. If anyone has had experiences with Harkness Center, and can elaborate on their services, please e-mail me. Utah | Jan Watts, P.T., A.T.,C. The Orthopedic Specialty Hospital 5848 S. Fashion Blvd. (300 East) Murray 801.269.4060 This physical therapist and athletic trainer is recommended by an adult dancer who works at the clinic as an aide. She says: 'I have personally seen her work with quite a few dancers and have remarkable results. She is known for her uncanny ability to find and fix back problems when no one else can. She helped me personally with an ankle problem last year. To see her, a perscription for physical therapy from a doctor is needed.'
Russ Toronto
Max Jones
Dr. Ashburn
Carmella Texas | Hal M. Welch III, MS, PT, CSCS Healthsouth Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Center 3800 Hulen, Suite 100 Ft. Worth 817.377.3033 Here's what my correspondent had to say: "Hal understands dancers. He knows that telling a dancer to stop dancing while he/she heals is like whistling into the wind, so he tailors a program for a dancer that will work without shutting down the entire machine. And on top of that, he's really friendly."
Performing Arts Center Washington DC | The following three doctors/therapists are recommended by a mom who says, "These folks have done great things for my kiddo, not only in the way they treated her troubled ankles but in the way they dealt with a pre-teen -- with respect and warmth and encouragement."
Dr. David Johnson
Dr. Stephen Pribut
Miriam Nobel Graham Mexico | Dr. Soledad Echegoyen Monroy at the following two locations: Bulgaria 88 Col. Portales (Mexico City) and Escuela Nacional de Danza Nellie y Gloria Campobello Campos Elíseos 480 Col. Polanco Delegación Miguel Hidalgo (Mexico City) 280.4361 Dr. Monroy is recommended by Rocio Barraza Rivacoba, who many of you may know from her very insightful postings on various ballet forums. In addition to Dr. Monroy's masters degree in sports medicine, she is also a dance teacher. She specializes in dancers, both professional and recreational, and in professional athletes. She has had research articles published by medical journals in Europe, USA and Cuba, and also in several Mexican publications. She has participated in international congresses of medicine, and with Rocio participated in international congresses of dance medicine held in Mexico. According to Rocio, "She is a very dedicated doctor that shows her humanity to her patients. She is great with children." Return to Blue Diamond Dance homepage. |
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I have no further information beyond what is listed here, and update the list as time permits.
If you notice an typo, or something that needs updating, please let me know! Filling in with full addresses, proximity to large cities, or additional information about any of the offices is especially welcome. And, of course, e-mail me to add your incredible health professional to the list. It's on the honor system: Please, no doctors/therapists recommending themselves.