Dance Med Spotlight

Welcome to Dance Med Spotlight, where we talk about all things dance medicine. Todays our host, Alyssa Arms , is talking with guest Dr. Kristen Shelley, PT, DPT. Our Guest: Kristen Shelley Dr. Kristen Shelley, PT, DPT is a physical therapist specializing in dance medicine, specifically on the East Coast in Delaware and Pennsylvania. She owns her own practice, Delaware Dance Physical Therapy, provi...

Welcome to Dance Med Spotlight, where we talk about all things dance medicine. Todays our host, Alyssa Arms , is talking with guest Dr. Sammi Harmon, PT, DPT, OCS. Our Guest: Sammi Harmon Dr. Sammi Harmon, PT, DPT, OCS is currently the physical therapist for Frozen the Musical North American tour. She has also worked as a professional dancer with the Colorado Balllet & other companies. She&#82...

Welcome to another exciting episode of Dance Med Spotlight, the podcast that talks about all things dance medicine and hosted by Alyssa Arms . Today’s guest is Jennifer DePaola, founder of Doctors for Dancers! Our Guest: Doctors for Dancers Ricci Lee Hotz is a registered dietitian, as well as a professional ballroom dance competitor and ballroom dance instructor. Ricci loves to work with nut...

Welcome to Dance Med Spotlight, where we talk about all things dance medicine. Todays our host, Alyssa Arms , is talking with guest Dr. Brooke Winder, PT, DPT, OCS. Our Guest: Brooke Winder Dr. Brooke Winder, PT, DPT, OCS is an Associate Professor in the Dance program at California State University, Long Beach, serving as Coordinator of the Dance Science B.S. degree program. She’s also a lic...

Welcome to Dance Med Spotlight, where we talk about all things dance medicine. On today’s episode, join host Alyssa Arms and guest, Dr. Rebekah Griffith, PT, DPT! Our Guest: Rebekah Griffith Dr. Rebekah Griffith, PT, DPT is a physical therapist in the ED (emergency department). Rebekah believes that physical therapy should not be a luxury and safety nets such as the ED are essential. As part...

Welcome to another episode of Dance Med Spotlight, where we talk about all things dance medicine. Join host Alyssa Arms and guest, Jenna Kantor! Our Guest: Jenna Kantor Dr. Jenna Kantor is a physical therapist and musical theater performer. She owns Jenna Kantor Physical Therapy , is the creator of the Dance PT Program, hosts the Dance Physical Therapists podcast, and more. Our Topic Today’s...

Welcome to another exciting episode of Dance Med Spotlight, the podcast that talks about all things dance medicine and hosted by Alyssa Arms . Today’s guest is the fabulous Ricci Lee Hotz! Our Guest: Ricci Lee Hotz Ricci Lee Hotz is a registered dietitian, as well as a professional ballroom dance competitor and ballroom dance instructor. Ricci loves to work with nutrition clients on improvin...

Welcome to another exciting episode of Dance Med Spotlight, the podcast that talks about all things dance medicine and hosted by Alyssa Arms . Today’s guest is the phenomenal Alexander McKinven! Our Guest: Alexander McKinven Blending two careers is never easy. There is only so much time in the day. Alexander McKinven, UK Chartered Physiotherapist with a special interest in performing arts me...

Welcome to another exciting episode of Dance Med Spotlight, the podcast that talks about all things dance medicine and hosted by Alyssa Arms . Today’s guest is the amazing Dr. Kathleen Davenport! Our Guest: Dr. Kathleen Davenport Dr. Kathleen Davenport is a dance physiatrist, company physician for the Miami City Ballet , and president-elect of the International Association for Dance Medicine...

Welcome back to Dance Med Spotlight, hosted by Alyssa Arms . It’s the podcast where we dive into all things dance medicine! Today Dr. Leigh Alexander, a physical therapist and passionate Irish dancer, will shed light on the impact of Long COVID in the dance community. Leigh has been on a mission to raise awareness about this condition, including in our special population —dancers. Our Guest:...

Welcome back to Dance Med Spotlight, hosted by Alyssa Arms . It’s the podcast where we dive into all things dance medicine! Join us with today’s guest, Allie Christensen. Our Guest: Allie Christensen In this episode, Alyssa chats with Allie, the owner of Align Fitness By Allie. She is based in Costa Mesa, CA. A dancer herself, she trained with Ballet West, Lines Ballet Ensemble, and Ki...

Welcome to another exciting episode of Dance Med Spotlight, the podcast that talks about all things dance medicine & hosted by Alyssa Arms . Today’s guest is none other than Dr. Jatin Ambegaonkar! Our Guest: Dr. Jatin Ambegaonkar Dr. Jatin P. Ambegaonkar is a Professor in the School of Kinesiology at George Mason University in Virginia. Professionally, Dr. Ambegaonkar holds credentials a...

Join us for an enlightening episode of Dance Med Spotlight, hosted by Alyssa Arms , as we explore the intersection mental health and dance with our special guest, Courtney Adair. Our Guest: Courtney Adair Courtney is a professional West Coast Swing dancer, judge, and instructor with over 15 years of experience. She is also a 3rd-year Masters Candidate in Clinical Mental Health Psychology, speciali...

Welcome to Dance Med Spotlight, the ultimate podcast dedicated to all things dance medicine. In this episode, hosted by Alyssa Arms , we’re shining the spotlight on a crucial and often overlooked aspect of dance medicine – backstage care for dancers. As dance professionals, we understand that providing care for dancers goes beyond specific treatments and equipment. It means understanding the...

Welcome to another exciting episode of Dance Med Spotlight, the podcast that delves into the fascinating world of dance medicine & hosted by Alyssa Arms  and today we have a very special guest joining us. Get ready for the incredible talent and expertise of Chantelle Pianetta! Our Guest: Chantelle Pianetta Chantelle Pianetta is a true force in the dance world, having graced the stages of the p...

Join us for an exciting episode of Dance Med Spotlight, hosted by Alyssa Arms , as we dive into the realm of pointe shoes with the industry-leading expert, Josephine Lee. Josephine is the Founder & Owner of ThePointeShop and DanseMedica . She is also the Official Pointe Shoe Fitter of the prestigious San Francisco Ballet. Our Guest: Josephine Lee In this episode, Alyssa chats with Josephine Le...

In the new podcast, Dance Med Spotlight, we delve into the fascinating world of dance medicine and science. Our goal is to provide valuable insights and practical knowledge to established professionals, individuals interested in working with dancers, and the dance community as a whole. Tune in to Dance Med Spotlight for eye-opening conversations with leading experts, professionals from the dance i...