Performing Arts Rehabilitation

The Performing Arts Rehabilitation Program at The George Washington University Hospital Outpatient Rehabilitation Center provides one-on-one evaluation and treatment for dancers, actors, instrumental musicians, gymnasts, figure skaters and singers.

Our goal is to ensure you’re performing at your highest potential and to get you back to the activity you love, whether you are a professional, novice or recreational artist. Specialized therapists on our performing arts team help artists regain strength, range of motion, balance and endurance, while also providing technique recommendations.

Our Performing Arts Team

Talya Krumholz, PT, DPT

Talya is a former professional ballet dancer and current orthopedic and pelvic floor physical therapist. She is trained in dance-specific movement analysis, dry needling and manual therapy techniques.

Laura Albares, PT, DPT

Laura is a classically trained ballet dancer and certified Pilates instructor. She has experience working with the pre-professional dance population.

Steven Malachowski, PT, DPT, CSCS

Steven is a classically trained pianist and specializes in working with musicians including stringed, percussion and wind instrumentalists. He has certifications in Performing Arts Medicine through PAMA and post-concussion rehabilitation.

Stephanie Katz, OTR/L, CHT

Stephanie has experience working with musicians after surgery to address hand and finger injuries. She is a senior Occupational Therapist, Certified Hand Therapist and Adjunct Professor at GWU.

Services We Provide

In addition to physical therapy, you may book an assessment with one of our physician partners who collaborate with our performing arts therapists:

• Dr. Teresa Doerre, specializing in lower extremity injuries
• Dr. Zachary Zimmer, specializing in upper extremity injuries
• Dr. Sam Moghtaderi, specializing in hands