
Dance Performance & Physical Therapy
Elevating Performance. Supporting Longevity. Empowering Dancers.
Dance demands extraordinary athleticism, artistry, discipline, and resilience.
Whether you’re a professional performer, pre-professional student, competitive dancer, college dance major, studio owner, instructor, or passionate recreational dancer, TJC Concierge provides specialized care designed around the unique demands of dance.
We help optimize movement, enhance performance, reduce injury risk, and support long-term physical health. Because the best dance medicine isn’t just about getting you back on stage. It’s about helping you stay there.
A Dedicated Resource for the Local Dance Community
Dance Physical Therapy goes beyond injury rehabilitation. Our dance physical therapists are dancers themselves, allowing them to understand the unique demands of dance and partner with dancers throughout every stage of training and performance.
We understand the physical demands that come with rehearsals, competitions, performances, auditions, conventions, and more. Our team works closely with dancers, dance educators, studio owners, and performing arts organizations to provide expert guidance and individualized care.
Whether you’re preparing for a major performance, recovering from an injury, or simply looking to move more efficiently and confidently, we’re here to help you achieve your goals.

Performance-Focused Care for Dancers
Our specialists perform comprehensive movement assessments to evaluate mobility, strength, stability, alignment, control, and movement patterns that influence both performance and injury risk.
Your individualized program may focus on:
- Performance optimization
- Dance-specific strength development
- Flexibility and mobility enhancement
- Turnout assessment and optimization
- Balance and neuromuscular control
- Jumping and landing mechanics
- Pointe readiness and support
- Core and pelvic stability
- Recovery and workload management
- Injury prevention strategies
- Return-to-performance planning
Our goal is to help dancers move with greater efficiency, confidence, and power while reducing unnecessary strain on the body.
Common Conditions We Treat
Dance places unique demands on the body, requiring exceptional strength, mobility, control, and endurance. Whether symptoms develop gradually through repetitive training or arise during rehearsal and performance, our team helps dancers recover, optimize movement, and return to doing what they love.
We commonly work with dancers experiencing:
- Low Back Pain & Strain
- Achilles Tendonitis
- Hip Pain & Movement Dysfunction
- General Muscle Weakness
- Poor Flexibility & Mobility Restrictions
- Foot Pain
- Muscle Strains
Through comprehensive movement analysis and individualized care, we identify the underlying factors contributing to pain, dysfunction, or performance limitations and create a personalized plan designed to support both recovery and long-term success.
More Than Rehabilitation
While we provide expert treatment for dance-related injuries, many of our dancers come to us when they are healthy and seeking a competitive advantage.
We help dancers:
Improve Technical Performance
Develop the strength, stability, and control necessary for cleaner movement, stronger turns, improved extensions, and greater consistency.
Enhance Recovery
Learn evidence-based recovery strategies that support demanding rehearsal, competition, and performance schedules.
Build Strength Without Compromising Artistry
Create customized programs that support athletic performance while preserving the grace, fluidity, and movement quality dancers depend on.
Extend Career Longevity
Establish movement habits and training strategies that help reduce wear and tear while supporting sustainable performance throughout a dancer’s career.
More Than Rehabilitation
While we provide expert treatment for dance-related injuries, many of our dancers come to us when they are healthy and seeking a competitive advantage.
We help dancers:
Improve Technical Performance
Develop the strength, stability, and control necessary for cleaner movement, stronger turns, improved extensions, and greater consistency.
Enhance Recovery
Learn evidence-based recovery strategies that support demanding rehearsal, competition, and performance schedules.
Build Strength Without Compromising Artistry
Create customized programs that support athletic performance while preserving the grace, fluidity, and movement quality dancers depend on.
Extend Career Longevity
Establish movement habits and training strategies that help reduce wear and tear while supporting sustainable performance throughout a dancer’s career.
Care Designed Around the Individual
No two dancers train the same way.
A ballet dancer’s needs differ from those of a contemporary performer, competitive dancer, musical theater artist, ballroom competitor, or studio instructor.
Our concierge model allows us to take the time necessary to understand your goals, training demands, performance schedule, and movement challenges so that every recommendation is tailored specifically to you.
Our services may include:
- Dance-specific movement assessments
- Manual therapy and hands-on treatment
- Strength and conditioning for dancers
- Flexibility and mobility training
- Balance and neuromuscular control exercises
- Technique and movement pattern analysis
- Injury prevention programming
- Performance optimization strategies
- Return-to-rehearsal and return-to-performance planning
Who We Serve
We welcome dancers from all backgrounds and experience levels, including:
- Professional dancers
- Pre-professional dancers
- Competitive dancers
- College and university dance students
- Dance educators and instructors
- Musical theater performers
- Adult recreational dancers
- Performing arts organizations
Dance Better. Move Better. Perform Longer.
Your body is your instrument, and exceptional performance starts with exceptional care.
Whether you’re preparing for your next audition, managing the demands of a performance season, recovering from injury, or striving to reach the next level in your training, TJC Concierge provides the expertise, support, and personalized attention to help you perform at your best.
Connect with our Dance Performance & Physical Therapy team today and discover a more proactive approach to dancer health, wellness, and performance.
Dance Performance & Physical Therapy Specialists


Dr. Alayna Salzler, PT, DPT, OCS
Board Certified – Orthopedic Clinical Specialist / Dance Specialist / Vestibular Specialist / Dry Needling Specialist
Education:
Alayna was born and raised in Buffalo NY and graduated with a doctorate in Physical Therapy from Daemen University in 2023, where she spent her free time as a Daemen Cheerleader and taking adult ballet classes.Professional Role & Specialties:
She is passionate about working with performing artists, especially dancers, and patients with vestibular challenges including BPPV and vestibular migraines.Fun Facts:
On the weekends, Alayna spends her time reading fantasy novels, knitting, and cuddling with her 9 year old cat Molly.

Dr. Sarah Corinne Zeni, PT, DPT, OCS
Board Certified – Orthopedic Clinical Specialist / Dance Specialist
Education:
Corinne graduated from University of Pittsburgh as a Doctor of Physical Therapy in December 2023. She completed her undergraduate work at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science with a minor in Dance. She has been an APTA member since 2021 and an IADMS member since 2024. She completed TJC’s Orthopedic Residency Program in 2026 and became a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist.Professional Role & Specialties:
Corinne specializes in Performing Arts Physical Therapy. She has experience practicing PT with Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre artists as well as dance students at Point Park University. She has her own dance training with focus on modern dance from San Francisco Conservatory of Dance and the Martha Graham School as well as ballet training with BalletMet. She prioritizes treating dancers with a holistic approach in order to improve their performance and artistry.Fun Facts:
In her spare time, Corinne continues to enjoy dancing with Effervescence Collective in as well as traveling and attending Broadway shows.Why Choose TJC Concierge?
Cutting-Edge Technology: We use state-of-the-art 3D motion-capture systems for the most accurate analysis available.
Convenient Concierge Care: Our expert therapists come to you, providing unmatched convenience and personalized attention.
Injury Prevention & Performance Optimization: We go beyond injury recovery to help you achieve your running goals.
Expert Guidance: Our therapists are Doctors with Board-Certified Specialty and have extensive experience in biomechanical analysis and runner-specific rehabilitation.
Unlock Your Full Running Potential
Don’t let pain or inefficiencies hold you back. With 3-dimensional running analysis from TJC Concierge, you’ll gain the insights and tools you need to run at your highest level while minimizing injury risk. Contact us today to schedule your personalized assessment and take the first step toward running stronger and smarter.
With TJC Concierge, you’ll experience cutting-edge care tailored to your needs, delivered in a convenient, one-on-one setting. Let us help you reach new personal bests and enjoy running like never before.

