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Samantha Meyers

New York,NY

Summary

Performing Arts Physical Therapist with expertise in injury prevention and orthopedic rehabilitation, specializing in performing arts at SPEAR Physical Therapy. Proven ability to enhance dancer and athlete performance through innovative treatment modalities and a commitment to continuous education. Skilled in fostering artistic growth while delivering exceptional patient care and feedback.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Physical Therapist

SPEAR Physical Therapy
New York, NY
06.2024 - Current

Physical Therapist – Performing Arts & Broadway Specialization
Extensive experience providing physical therapy to elite performing artists across Broadway productions, national tours, and prestigious dance institutions. Skilled in injury prevention, rehabilitation, and performance optimization tailored to the unique demands of dancers, actors, and vocalists.

  • Broadway and Theatrical Productions: The Great Gatsby, Suffs, Sunset Boulevard, Old Friends, Operation Mincemeat, Left on Tenth, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Wicked
  • Dance Companies and Schools: Joffrey Ballet, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, School of American Ballet (SAB), The Rockettes, Broadway Dance Center (BDC), Steps on Broadway, Manhattan Youth Ballet, Queensboro Dance
  • Academic and Regional Affiliations: New York University (NYU), Delaware Theatre Company
  • Extensive experience diagnosing and managing MSK conditions in patients aged 10–90 from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Irish Dance Choreographer/Technique Specialist

Bentley School of Irish Dance
Chicago, IL
09.2022 - 06.2024
  • Enhanced dance performances by creating innovative choreography tailored to the dancers' abilities and strengths.
  • Created a safe and positive environment for dancers to express themselves freely, fostering their artistic growth and development.
  • Implemented constructive feedback systems for continuous improvement of individual dancer techniques and group cohesion.
  • Created variety of original dance routines for different classes according to skill level and performance plans.

Student Physical Therapist

Revolution Physical Therapy Weight Loss
Chicago, IL
12.2023 - 03.2024
  • Provided exceptional patient care by consistently seeking feedback from both patients and supervising therapists on areas for improvement or intervention modifications.
  • Enhanced patient outcomes by utilizing evidence-based therapeutic interventions and exercise programs.

Student Physical Therapist

Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital
Kauai, Hawaii
08.2023 - 11.2023
  • Inpatient: treated patients on med-surg as acute, SNF, ICF, and in ICU with a variety of cardiovascular, neurologic and orthopedic diagnoses.
  • Participated in daily interdisciplinary team meetings.
  • Advised in discharge planning, performed caregiver training, and rehabilitated patients back to their previous baseline in a rural setting.

Student Physical Therapist

Team Rehabilitation Physical Therapy
Chicago, IL
05.2023 - 08.2023

Physical Therapist – Performing Arts & Broadway Specialization
Extensive experience providing physical therapy to elite performing artists across Broadway productions, national tours, and prestigious dance institutions. Skilled in injury prevention, rehabilitation, and performance optimization tailored to the unique demands of dancers, actors, and vocalists.

  • Broadway and Theatrical Productions: The Great Gatsby, Suffs, Sunset Boulevard, Old Friends, Operation Mincemeat, Left on Tenth, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Wicked
  • Dance Companies and Schools: Joffrey Ballet, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, School of American Ballet (SAB), The Rockettes, Broadway Dance Center (BDC), Steps on Broadway, Manhattan Youth Ballet, Queensboro Dance
  • Academic and Regional Affiliations: New York University (NYU), Delaware Theatre Company
  • Extensive experience diagnosing and managing MSK conditions in patients aged 10–90 from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy

University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL
05-2024

Bachelor of Arts - Biology/Pre Physical Therapy Track

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL
05-2021

Skills

  • Dance Physical Therapy Specialist
  • Herman and Wallace Pelvic Level 1 Certified
  • Backstage Treatment Modalities: Manual Therapy, Cupping, E-stim, BFR, IASTM
  • Injury prevention
  • Orthopedic rehabilitation Continuing Education: Train Smarter Not Harder, Dance Medicine Education Initiative: Modules II/III (Foot & Ankle, Knee, Hip and Lumbopelvic Girdle)

Projects

Research presented at PAMA 2025: "From Stage to Recovery: Assessing Injury Patterns and Rehabilitation Needs of Broadway Performers"

Papers:

  • Stepping into Prevention: Retrospective Cohort Study of Ankle Injuries in Broadway Performers
  • Stepping into Prevention: Retrospective Cohort Study of Knee Injuries in Broadway Performers

Injury Prevention Workshops: Bentley School of Irish Dance, McManus School of Irish dance

Dancer Screenings: Alvin Ailey, Manhattan Youth Ballet

Webinar Partnership: The Entertainment Fund

Realistic Cross Training for Dancers

Timeline

Physical Therapist

SPEAR Physical Therapy
06.2024 - Current

Student Physical Therapist

Revolution Physical Therapy Weight Loss
12.2023 - 03.2024

Student Physical Therapist

Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital
08.2023 - 11.2023

Student Physical Therapist

Team Rehabilitation Physical Therapy
05.2023 - 08.2023

Irish Dance Choreographer/Technique Specialist

Bentley School of Irish Dance
09.2022 - 06.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Biology/Pre Physical Therapy Track

Augustana College

Doctor of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy

University of Illinois At Chicago
Samantha Meyers