List of Performing Arts Medicine Clinics & Music Medicine Practitioners
- Katie A. Berglof
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Thank you for checking out our resource page of performing arts medicine clinics, wellness programs, and practitioners. Practitioners listed here include traditional and alternative medical and health professionals, as well as musicians who assist in recovery. This resource list is ongoing and will be updated often.
Musicians Focal Dystonia Practitioners, Researchers, and Neurologists
Anna Détári (UK) Flutist, musician dystonia practitioner and recovery coach https://www.musicians-focal-dystonia.com
Dr. Eckart Altenmüller (Germany) Neurologist and internationally recognized musician dystonia researcher Affiliated with Hannover Institute of Music Physiology https://www.immm.hmtm-hannover.de/en/institute/alumni/eckart-altenmueller/
Hans Christian Jabusch, MD (Germany) Neurologist and focal dystonia researcher https://www.hfmdd.de/en/staff/p/26-prof-dr-med-dipl-mus-hans-christian-jabusch
Steven J. Frucht, MD (USA) Neurologist and musician dystonia researcher Co-founder of the Leon Fleisher Foundation https://nyulangone.org/doctors/1336157130/steven-j-frucht
David Leisner (USA) Classical guitarist, educator at the Manhattan School of Music, dystonia survivor and author of Playing With Ease https://www.davidleisner.com
Katie A. Berglof (USA) Horn player, brass injury and embouchure dystonia consultant, founder of Living With Embouchure Dystonia https://www.youtube.com/heldencors
David Vining (USA) Trombone player and educator focused on musician injury prevention and retraining
Janice Kagarice (USA) Founder and Senior Clinician of Musician’s Wellness of North America, and has retraining professional musicians diagnosed with Musician’s Dystonia. https://www.musicianswellness.com/clinicians/
Dr. Joaquin Farias, PhD (Canada) Famed neuroscientist and focal dystonia practitioner who has helped retrain several musicians and people with various forms of dystonia, and founder of Dystonia Recovery Program https://dystoniarecoveryprogram.com
Aviva Wolff, EdD, OTR/L, CHT (USA) Hand therapist specializing in supporting musicians and hand dystonia https://www.musichandstherapy.com
Franca Tecchio (Italy) Researcher in musician focal dystonia and motor control
Joy Grifoni (Italy) Researcher in musician dystonia and sensorimotor studies
Ruth Chiles (Spain) Musician centered practitioner and author focused on dystonia recovery through EMDR therapy https://ruthslchiles.com/focaldystonia/
We are working on an extended list of musicians dystonia neurologists and researchers which can be found here on our Google Drive Excel Spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ziNjeiDEBJSWGcts8LD3sTus6E6-kKQW/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=115584040647778404326&rtpof=true&sd=true
International / Multi Country Organizations
Performing Arts Medicine Association (PAMA) Professional network and directory of performing arts medicine professionals and researchers https://artsmed.org
British Association for Performing Arts Medicine (BAPAM) UK charity offering free clinics, workshops, and health support for performing artists https://www.bapam.org.uk
International Center of Arts Medicine (CIMArt), Porto, Portugal Performing arts medicine consultation and intervention services https://www.cultureforhealth.eu/mapping/international-center-of-arts-medicine/
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Musikphysiologie und Musikermedizin (DGfMM), Germany National society focused on music physiology and musicians medicine https://dgfmm.org/
Österreichische Gesellschaft für Musik und Medizin (ÖGfMM), Austria Austrian society for music and medicine research and clinical practice https://oegfmm.at/
Dystonia Medical Research Foundation (DMRF) Global nonprofit supporting dystonia research, education, advocacy, and clinician referrals including musicians focal dystonia https://dystonia-foundation.org
Performing Arts Medicine Clinics, Medical/Wellness Programs, and General Music Practitioners by Location
Australia
Dr. Bronwen Ackermann (PhD, MPH, BAppSc, Grad Dip OHS, Cert Acup) Performance health research and clinical work at University of Sydney https://www.sydney.edu.au/medicine-health/about/our-people/academic-staff/bronwen.ackermann.html
Frankie Lo Surdo Horn player and creator of Brass Rehab https://www.brassrehab.com
Steve Rossé Principal Tuba, Sydney Symphony Certified life coach, and certified in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) https://www.lifecoachingacademy.edu.au/steve-rosse/
Performance Medicine, Melbourne and Sydney Performing arts physiotherapy and integrated rehabilitation https://performancemedicine.com.au
Canada
Musicians Clinics of Canada, Hamilton Ontario Multidisciplinary health care for musicians https://www.musiciansclinicsofcanada.com
Germany
Institute of Music Physiology and Musicians Medicine, Hannover Major international research center for musicians health and dystonia https://www.immm.hmtm-hannover.de/en/home/
Israel
Wallis Performing Arts Medicine, Tel Aviv https://www.wallis.co.il/performing-arts-medicine/
Singapore
Changi General Hospital Performing Arts Medicine https://www.cgh.com.sg/ssmc/services/performing-arts-medicine
United Kingdom
BAPAM Specialized Performing Arts Health Services, London and UK wide https://www.bapam.org.uk
Musician Hearing Services, London https://musicianshearingservices.co.uk/
Performing Artists Health, Trinity Laban Conservatoire, London https://www.trinitylaban.ac.uk/health/
United States
National / Multi Region
Performing Arts Medicine Collaborative (Hospital for Special Surgery) Multidisciplinary performing arts care https://www.hss.edu/departments/performing-arts-medicine-collaborative
Medicine for Musicians Telehealth and onsite injury care, education, and advocacy. Dr. François DeAsis, the founder, is a physician in physical medicine and rehabilitation and performing arts medicine. https://www.medicineformusicians.org
California
Performance Arts Medical Program at Stanford University, Emeryville https://med.stanford.edu/pmr/patients/performing-arts-orthopaedic-health.html
Opus Physical Therapy and Performance, Greater Los Angeles Dr. Janice Ying is the owner and founder of Opus Physical Therapy and Performance Inc. She is an ABPTS board certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy serving the Greater Los Angeles area and is internationally recognized as an expert in the field of Performing Arts Medicine. https://opuspt.com
Artistic Advantage Hand Therapy, Burbank Martha Paterson and Ananya Rudra are licensed and certified occupational hand therapists who help support musicians with hand injuries and recovery. https://artisticadvantage.com/
USC Keck Medicine Center, Los Angeles https://www.keckmedicine.org/centers-and-programs/usc-performing-arts-medicine-center/
Jennie Morton Osteopathy and integrative mental health practitioner in Los Angeles https://www.jenniemorton.com/jenniemorton
J. Patrick Gannon, PhD Clinical and performance psychologist, Private practice, works with performance artists
Colorado
Amanda Skidmore, Denver Certified Aston Patterning practitioner and horn player https://www.alignedforperformance.com/about-amanda
Dr. Cody Weisbach, PT, DPT, OCS, Boulder Founder of Musicians Maintenance https://musiciansmaintenance.com
Illinois
Indiana
Indiana University Jacobs School of Music Performing Arts Medicine https://www.facebook.com/IUPAMedicine/
Austin Pancner Trombone player and movement specialist for musicians, Founder of The Functional Musician https://thefunctionalmusician.com
Maryland
Johns Hopkins Performing Arts Rehabilitation https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/physical-medicine-rehabilitation/specialty-areas/performing-arts-rehab
Dr. Craig Vander Kolk, MD Plastic and reconstructive surgeon, Mercy Medical Center. Specializes in treating embouchure injuries for brass musicians, offering expertise in facial reconstruction and cosmetic treatments to restore function and appearance for musicians facing issues like nerve damage, scarring, or muscle problems affecting their ability to play. https://mdmercy.com/find-a-doctor/craig-vander-kolk-md
David Shulman, RPT David Shulman is a physical therapist who specializes in head and neck rehabilitation and treating injured musicians. Owner of Shulman and Associates. Works in partnership with David Fedderly. https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidhshulman1
David Fedderly Former Principal Tuba, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Helps support embouchure setbacks and injured musicians. Works in partnership with David Shulman.
Massachusetts
Brigham and Womens Hospital, Boston https://www.brighamandwomens.org/neurology/performing-arts-clinic
Michigan
University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance Wellness Program
Minnesota
Paul T. Schaefer, MD, Stillwater MN Sports medicine doctor who specializes in supporting musicians with injuries
Missouri
Washington University Medical Program for Performing Artists, St Louis
New Orleans
New Orleans Musicians Clinic Community health services for musicians https://neworleansmusiciansclinic.org
New York
University of Rochester Eastman Performing Arts Medicine Center https://www.esm.rochester.edu/epam
Weill Cornell Medicine
Official medical provider for students attending The Juilliard School, the Manhattan School of Music and Marymount College
https://weillcornell.org/art-music-student-care-at-weill-cornell-medicine
https://weillcornell.org/services/center-for-the-performing-artist
The Samuel J. Friedman Health Center for the Performing Arts
Located at the heart of Times Square, the Entertainment Community Fund and Mount Sinai Doctors have partnered to create a health center for the performing arts and entertainment community in New York City. Focused on the primary and specialty healthcare needs of the entertainment and performing arts community.
Lucinda Lewis Horn player and author specializing in embouchure rehabilitation https://www.embouchures.com
North Carolina
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Performance Arts Medicine
https://www.wakehealth.edu/specialty/o/orthopaedic-services/performing-arts-medicine
Duke Health Performing Arts Health Program
https://www.dukehealth.org/treatments/performing-arts-medicine
Ohio
Cleveland Clinic https://my.clevelandclinic.org
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Performing Arts Medicine
https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/orthopedics/sports-medicine/treatments/performing-arts-medicine
Ohio University SHAPe Clinic
David Nesmith Horn player, Alexander Technique and Body Mapping educator Author of The Breathing Book for Horn
Pennsylvania
Duquesne University Health, Wellness, and Safety for Musicians, Pittsburgh
Texas
UNT Health - Performing Artists Medical Care, Fort Worth
https://www.unthealth.edu/patient-care/specialties/performing-arts-medicine.html
Texas Center for Performing Arts Health Research at UNT https://www.unthealth.edu/texas-college-of-osteopathic-medicine/dpam/research.html
Center for Performing Arts Medicine at Houston Methodist
Serving musicians in Houston, including musicians of the Houston Symphony, Houston Ballet and Houston Grand Opera https://www.houstonmethodist.org/performing-arts/
Washington State
Purple Dragon Acupuncture Special focus on supporting musicians
https://www.communityacupunctureseattle.com/performing/
Seattle Musicians Access to Sustainable Healthcare (SMASH)
Eastside Sports Rehab
Active Seattle Chiropractic + Sports Medicine
https://www.activeseattlechiropractic.com/dance-performing-arts
Seattle Dance and Performing Arts Medicine (SeaPAM)
https://seattledanceandperformingartsmedicine.fullslate.com/
Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Performing Arts Medicine
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