Returning to Dance Postpartum

Title: Returning to Dance Postpartum

On this episode, Natalie Imrisek was interviewed. She is the owner and founder of Framework Physical Therapy. She graduated from Columbia University and brings over 15 years experience to her physical therapy and dance medicine practice. Natalie began her career as a physical therapist in NYC where she treated the dancers of internationally-recognized dance companies including Alvin Ailey, Paul Taylor, American Ballet Theater, Cedar Lake, Merce Cunningham, and Martha Graham. In 2012, Natalie moved to Los Angeles where she continues to work with a wide range of dancers, performers, and choreographers in Los Angeles, both on-site and in the clinic. Natalie has served as the consulting physical therapist for the American Contemporary Ballet and the Barak Ballet, and is currently the on-site physical therapist for the Westside Ballet Academy. In addition to patient care, Natalie is a dedicated advocate for movement education.

Mission: On Physiotherapy Performance Perspectives (PPP), Dr. Jenna Kantor, performer and physical therapist, interviews individuals on health in the performing arts. In this monthly podcast, we aim to help performing artists gain a better understanding of how their body works, how to reduce risk of injury, what Physical Therapy for performing artists entails, and how to maximize performance potential.

Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes and is not medical advice.

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Host: Jenna Kantor

Music: Bret Autrey vs. Ella Fitzgerald - Puttin on the Ritz (Irving Berlin & Taco)

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