Performing Arts Medicine.
AAHC embeds clinical care, professional mentorship, and health education into the culture of performing arts – changing the standard for artists, clinicians, and the industry.
Foundational, not Supplemental.
Three ways we work with artists, organizations, and emerging clinicians.
Business, clinical, and hybrid tracks for emerging performing arts health professionals.
Clinical physical therapy brought directly to studios, schools, and performing arts organizations.
Studio affiliates, workshops, and embedded programming for arts organizations.
Why AAHC
Performing artists are elite athletes. Their organizations should operate accordingly. AAHC is a performing arts medicine consultancy that embeds clinical care, professional mentorship, and health education directly into the culture of studios and arts organizations. We work with the people and institutions shaping the future of the performing arts — because artist health isn't supplemental to that work. It's central to it.
From Our Community
"Melissa is knowledgeable, patient, and a joy to work with. I bring her in to work with world-class actors and dancers — they all love her too."
— Alta, Company Manager, American Repertory Theater"AAHC has given me a solid foundation to recognize common risks and dysfunctions in dancers, particularly in ballet, contemporary, and Latin styles."
— Dr. Matthew Kimball, Former Mentee“The AAHC mentorship and training program has provided me with invaluable knowledge on how to holistically address the specific needs of dancers and other performing artists in the clinic." - Dr. Kayla Pinzur
— Dr. Kayla Pinzur, Former Mentee12 Mentees Trained
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8 Mentee Launched Businesses
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Over 50 screenings performed by mentees
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12 Mentees Trained ◈ 8 Mentee Launched Businesses ◈ Over 50 screenings performed by mentees ◈
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