How we help dancers

​We listen to your concerns, your goals, and your timeline.
​Dancers we work with fall into one of three categories…

Rehabilitation

For dancers with identified injuries or those unsure if they are injured.
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Performance

For uninjured dancers wishing to improve a specific skillset.
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Wellness

For dancers wishing to maintain their current health and skillset. 
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​Dr. Meghan Gearhart, PT, DPT, MS, CMTPT
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​As a former collegiate dancer, Meghan understands first-hand that dancers are both artists and athletes and they require specialized treatment. She has been helping dancers return to the studio and stage following minor and major injuries for the past decade. She is passionate about helping the dancers who feel misunderstood and frustrated when told to "rest and slowly work back into it" without any real guidance or appreciation for the complexity of what they do.

​Education:
Doctor of Physical Therapy – Emory University
Master of Science in Health & Rehabilitation Sciences, Sports Medicine – University of Pittsburgh
Bachelor of Arts in Dance – University of North Carolina – Charlotte
 
Additional Training:
Principles of Dance Medicine series – Harkness Center for Dance Injuries/NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital
Pilates Mat, Reformer, Trapeze Table/Cadillac/Tower Instructor Training – Balanced Body
Dry Needling Program – Myopain Seminars

Additional Involvement:
Atlanta Dance Medicine - Contract Physical Therapist
Drexel University, Physical Therapy Department - Clinical Mentor for ongoing dance medicine projects
 
Presentations:
International Association of Dance Medicine & Science Annual Meetings – topics including adolescent dancers, Pilates-based rehabilitation, injury prevention, and performance improvement
University of North Carolina – Charlotte, Department of Dance – topics including anatomy, injury prevention, and conditioning