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Dance Evolution
Studios
Dance Evolution
Studios
569 Summerfield Road
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
Email: info@danceevolutionstudio.com
TXT: 707-665-1848
Physical Therapy
Science-rooted care, built for the dancer's body.
In-house physical therapy at Dance Evolution Studios, open to dancers and non-dancers alike. Evaluation, rehabilitation, and hands-on care from a provider who has lived the injuries she now treats.
Text (707) 665-1848 to schedule
About Christa
Dr. Christa Christianson, DPT
Owner & Artistic Director
I started dancing young, and by the time I was ten, my hips had already begun to ache in ways I couldn't explain. I didn't have the language for it then. I simply danced through it, the way so many young dancers are taught to. A broken foot followed, then a broken back, both before I had even finished growing up. Eventually the weight of those injuries caught up with me, and I retired from a career I loved with Idaho Dance Theater, under the direction of Marla Hansen.
A knowledgeable provider can change the entire course of a dancer's life.
PT options
Every visit is built on a single rate and shaped around your plan of care, not a fixed menu.
Injury Screening
Full evaluation
Rehab Recommendations
Custom exercise programs
Hands-on manual physical therapy, when medically appropriate
Follow-up PT visits
Recovery modalities - Normatec compression boots or Theragun percussion therapy
Ballet technique guidance
$250/hour
Your plan builds visit to visit based on what your body and your dancing need, rather than a one-time fix.
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Shorter sessions may be available by request. Financial assistance may also be available - see FAQ
Text (707) 665-1848 to schedule or ask a question.
Conditions we manage
Dr. Christa treats the whole body, not just the injury in front of her, with care shaped around the demands of the body.
Orthopedic and Sports injuries
Pediatrics and Development
Joint pain and injuries from the neck to the foot (excluding the wrist), muscle spasms and tightness, sports and orthopedic conditions, and pre- and post-surgical rehabilitation.
Neurological and Vestibular
Neurological conditions and vestibular conditions, including BPPV and central vestibular dysfunction.
Pediatric and developmental physical therapy, and flexibility training for young dancers.
Balance, Strength, and Geriatrics
Balance and strength training, geriatric care, and back and balance work for older adults.
Whole-person care
Spinal and Postural care
Minor chiropractic-style adjustments to the spine and neck as needed, and scoliosis management.
Hypermobility and connective tissue
Breathing and nervous system regulation, visualization, and meditation techniques, and light psychological support integrated into the physical recovery process.
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and related hypermobility conditions.
Aquatic Therapy
Aquatic-based rehabilitation programs.
