Rehabilitation for Performing Artists

The Johns Hopkins performing arts rehabilitation program aims to evaluate, treat and educate performing artists such as dancers, singers, figure skaters and musicians. Our goal is to help you express your very best in your form of art, whether it’s a hobby or a profession.

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Our Performing Arts Rehabilitation Services

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Conditions We Treat

Performing Arts Rehabilitation: Why Choose Johns Hopkins

  • Our physical, occupational and speech-language therapists are specially trained and experienced in working with dancers, musicians, gymnasts, figure skaters, vocalists and other performers.
  • Recovery after injuries, injury prevention and performance improvement through proper posture and positioning are some of the ways our team can help you.
  • We have a former Olympic figure skater and other former professional performers on staff for technique consultation.

  • Our team has worked with and treated students from Towson University, Baltimore School for the Arts, Goucher College, Peabody Institute and other performing arts institutions across the country.
  • Performers of all ages and experiences, from preteens to artists in their 70s and beyond, are welcome in our program.

Our Performing Arts Rehabilitation Team

Our team consists of physical and occupational therapists, many of whom are also current or former performing artists. We have former ballet dancers, competitive figure skaters and musicians who speak your “language” and are familiar with your field of art. They work closely with your referring physician, coach or teacher, and other health care providers to coordinate your treatment.

Lindsay Backiev | Physical Therapist

Certifications: Board-Certified Orthopedic Physical Therapist
Expertise
: performing arts - dancer/figure skater/musician
Locations
: Lutherville and Peabody

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Julie Bage | Physical Therapist

Certifications: Board-Certified Orthopedic Physical Therapist, C1 Schroth Certification
Expertise: orthopedics, scoliosis, performing arts
Location: Lutherville

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Serap Bastepe-Gray | Occupational Therapist

Expertise: performing arts - musician, hand therapy, orthopedics - upper extremity
Locations: Baltimore and Peabody

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Kathleen Criss | Physical Therapist

Certifications: Athletic Training Certified
Expertise: orthopedics, sports rehabilitation, performing arts
Location: Lutherville

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Monique Deluca | Physical Therapist

Certifications: Board-Certified Orthopedic Physical Therapist
Expertise: orthopedics, performing arts
Location: Columbia

Monique Deluca

Amanda Greene | Physical Therapist, Clinical Specialist

Certifications: Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist, Board-Certified Orthopedic Physical Therapist
Expertise: breast cancer, orthopedics, performing arts - dancer/musician
Location: Lutherville

Amanda Greene

Andrew Kunin | Physical Therapist

Certifications: Board-Certified Orthopedic Physical Therapist, Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists
Expertise: orthopedics, performing arts - musician, sports rehabilitation
Location: Columbia

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Andrea Lasner | Physical Therapist, Clinical Resource Analyst, Performing Arts Physical Therapy Fellowship Director

Certifications: National Certified Pilates Teacher
Expertise: orthopedics, performing arts - dancer/figure skater/musician
Locations: Lutherville and Peabody

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David Mueller | Physical Therapist

Certifications: Board-Certified Orthopedic Physical Therapist, Certified Comprehensive Pilates Instructor (Balanced Body)
Expertise: orthopedics, performing arts - dancer/figure skater/musician
Locations: Timonium and Peabody

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Alex Parra | Physical Therapist

Certifications: Board-Certified Pediatric Clinical Specialist
Expertise: congenital limb deficits, developmental delay, pediatric connective tissue disorders, pediatric dance injuries, toe walking, torticollis and plagiocephaly
Location: Lutherville

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Leigh Roberts | Physical Therapist

Certifications: Board-Certified Orthopedic Physical Therapist, Polestar Certified Rehabilitation Pilates Practitioner
Expertise: orthopedics, performing arts
Locations: Odenton and Peabody

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