Dance Med Spotlight

In this episode of Dance Med Spotlight, Dr. Alyssa sits down with Marisa Hollingsworth, Executive and Artistic Director of Presenting Denver, to discuss her journey through the dance world and her work supporting artists and organizations throughout Colorado’s performing arts community. We explore her journey from professional dancer to arts leader and advocate for Colorado’s dance community. Marisa shares her experiences training and performing with companies including Ballethnic Dance Company

In this episode of Dance Med Spotlight, Dr. Alyssa Arms, PT, DPT, OCS joined by London-based physiotherapist and performing arts medicine specialist Bethany Shum. Bethany is the founder of Flexibility Matters Physio and works with performers at the National Centre for Circus Arts. Her work spans circus artists, dancers, cheerleaders, and other high-level performers navigating the demands of flexibility, strength, and performance. In this conversation, we dive into: How to differentiate betwee

This episode features a conversation with Shane Wuerthner, a former professional ballet dancer turned coach and educator who is passionate about bridging the gap between classical ballet and modern sports science. Hosted by Dr. Alyssa Arms, PT, DPT, OCS. After a 12-year international career, Shane now helps dancers train smarter and stay healthier. Instead of pushing harder or stretching more, he focuses on helping dancers understand how their bodies work. As the founder of Athletistry, he brin

On this episode of Dance Med Spotlight, host Dr. Alyssa Arms is joined by Dr. Kristen Schuyten, PT, DPT, MS, SCS, CSCS — board-certified sports physical therapist, strength and conditioning specialist, and educator. Dr. Schuyten serves as a Clinical Specialist at MedSport through Michigan Medicine, works with the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance, sits on the University of Michigan Concussion Center Faculty Council, lectures in the Department of Dance, volunteers as a phys

As we close out 2025 and begin the new year, it’s time to reflect on the conversations that shaped 2025—and revisit the episodes that continue to resonate year after year. If you’re new here, Dance Med Spotlight is where we bridge the gap between dancers, teachers, healthcare providers, and anyone who supports dancers along the way. Hosted by Dr. Alyssa Arms, this podcast creates space for evidence-informed, dancer-centered conversations that matter. This year, we covered everything from traum

On this episode of Dance Med Spotlight, host Dr. Alyssa Arms is joined by Dr. Rosa Pasculli and Dr. Emma Faulkner for a conversation centered on the Dance/USA Task Force on Dancer Health and its growing impact on the dance community. In this conversation, they explain what Dance/USA is and why the Task Force was created. They also share how its resources support dancers, dance educators, and healthcare providers. In addition, they explore cross-training and strength training for dancers and add