09/16/2026
In addition to movement classes, we have Dance Medicine in Practice: Injury Prevention and Ensuring Career Longevity led by Dr. Kimberly Schumacher, PT, DPT. We, as artistic athletes, must be sure to take care of our bodies so that we can continue to share what we love most…the joy of dance. If you’ll be at the 60th Anniversary Conference at MYArts on October 10th, be sure to make your way to this Professional Development session! Sign up for the conference today…this will be a good one!
https://wisconsindancecouncil.org/annual-dance-conference/
Meet Dr. Kimberly Schumacher, PT, DPT…
Dr. Kimberly Schumacher is an orthopedic physical therapist and founder of Relevé Physical Therapy, specializing in Dance Medicine & Performing Arts as well as Scoliosis-specific Physical Therapy. With more than 13 years of clinical experience, she is passionate about helping dancers recover from injury, improve performance, and remain healthy throughout their careers.
As a former dancer, Dr. Kim danced competitively with the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse Dance Team before earning her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. She previously practiced in Chicago and served as an onsite, backstage, and touring physical therapist with the Joffrey Ballet and several Broadway in Chicago productions.
Since returning to Wisconsin, Dr. Kim has dedicated her practice to caring for dancers of all ages. She understands first-hand the importance of having a medical provider that combines orthopedic expertise and dance-specific knowledge to help dancers move with strength, confidence, resilience and longevity.
