Published in Pointe Magazine
Seeing a practitioner who’s familiar with ballet is ideal. If you live near a professional ballet company, find out who their dancers see.
However, depending on your insurance or location, this may not be possible. Dr. Selina Shah, MD, FACP, a physician who treats dancers from San Francisco Ballet School, suggests that you be prepared to “be a partner in the process.” You may need to do a bit of teaching by demonstrating steps and explaining class format. When dance-specific knowledge is not an option, a practitioner who is curious and open to learning about ballet can be a great health collaborator.