Affiliates

The American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine includes primarily podiatrists from the United States, Canada as well as international members that are dedicated  to advance the understanding, prevention and management of lower extremity sports and fitness injuries.  We believe that providing such knowledge to the profession and the public will optimize enjoyment and safe participation in sports and fitness activities.  We will accomplish this mission through professional education, scientific research, public awareness and membership support.

For more information on this organization and its activities around Athletes and the Arts, please contact
Rita Yates ritayates2@aol.com,
or Alex Kor akisok15@hotmail.com

The American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) is a nonprofit organization of physicians in the U.S, composed primarily of sports medicine physicians who have fellowship training and added qualifications in non-surgical sports medicine. Founded in 1991, its mission is to advance the discipline of sports medicine through education, research, advocacy, and excellence in patient care. AMSSM provides forums and programs for professional development: publishing position statements; facilitating collaborative research; offering mentoring; and hosting educational events. Members serve in roles ranging from caring for youth athletes to working with collegiate, professional, Olympic, and Paralympic teams and performing artists.

For more information on this organization and its activities around Athletes and the Arts, please contact
Marc Harwood marc.harwood@rothmaninstitute.com,
Melody Hrubes melodyhrubes@gmail.com,

For more information on this organization and its activities around Athletes and the Arts, please contact Steve Karageanes drscoop@me.com

The APTA Orthopaedic, previously “AOPT”, is the largest and one of the fastest growing Academies of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).

A special interest group focused on Performing Artist wellness exists under this Academy (PASIG).

For more information on this organization and its activities around Athletes and the Arts, please contact Janice Ying janice@opuspt.com or Anna Saunders annasaundersdpt@gmail.com.

The Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) is the premier association working to ensure every performer has the resources to strengthen their inner edge through the advancement and application of excellence in mental performance and mental health. To do that, AASP cultivates an inclusive field of Certified Mental Performance Consultants® (CMPCs), licensed mental health professionals, educators, and researchers. Founded in 1985, AASP currently has over 3,400 members worldwide, supporting people at every age and level across the performance spectrum – including sport, exercise, tactical, business, and performing arts populations – and elevating their ability to perform and thrive. Follow AASP on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

For more information on this organization and its activities around Athletes and the Arts, please contact Frances Dallas puzzleperformance@gmail.com.

The Bridge Dance Project (BDP) is a grassroots network supporting the whole-person health and wellness of competition and commercial dancers, by providing current dance medicine and science information. We build bridges between these dance communities by providing easily accessible, readily applicable, and personally empowering information. BDP is a non-profit 501c3 organization.

For more information on this organization and its activities around Athletes and the Arts, please contact Jan Dunn jddanmed@aol.com.

For more information on this organization and its activities around Athletes and the Arts, please contact Steve Rock srock@mahealthcare.com or Nate Bordeaux nboudreaux@dci.org

The mission of IADMS is to enhance the health, well-­‐being, training, and performance of dancers by cultivating educational, medical, and scientific excellence. An international group of dance medicine practitioners, dance educators, dance scientists, and dancers formed IADMS in 1990. Membership is drawn equally from the medical, health and dance professions, and has grown from an initial 48 members in 1991 to over 1,400 members from 48 countries.

For more information on this organization and its activities around Athletes and the Arts, please contact Leigh Ponniah leigh.ponniah@iadms.org, Dr. Steve Karageanas drscoop@me.com, or Lauren Elson lauren.elson@gmail.com

Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) is committed to advancing the value of music making and music study to society and supporting the professionalism of music teachers. As part of that commitment, MTNA provides resources for its members and the public to assist them in teaching, learning and playing music in a healthy manner. MTNA has a published Health in Music Teaching position statement that it encourages its members to incorporate into their teaching practices. In addition, MTNA offers an annual pre-conference Wellness Track during its National Conference, as well as a regular column in its peer-reviewed journal, American Music Teacher. The association’s newest initiative is Health, Wellness, and Wholeness in the Music Studio, a valuable resource for studio teachers to ensure their students are engaging in healthy performance and practice techniques.

For more information on this organization and its activities around Athletes and the Arts, please contact Tom Crawford tcrawford@mtna.org

For more information on this organization and its activities around Athletes and the Arts, please contact Jane Mell Balek janeb@nafme.org

The National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) is the professional membership association for certified athletic trainers and others who support the athletic training profession. Founded in 1950, NATA has grown to a community of members that cover the globe. The majority of certified athletic trainers choose to be members of the NATA – to support their profession, and to receive a broad array of membership benefits.

For more information on this organization and its activities around Athletes and the Arts, please contact Josh Honrado joshonrado@gmail.com.

The Performing Arts Athletic Trainers’ Society (PAATS) advances and educates athletic trainers serving professional performing arts communities worldwide. Founded to support high standards of healthcare for dancers, musicians, actors, and other performance professionals, PAATS promotes evidence-based practice, professional development, and knowledge exchange. Its mission includes offering continuing education, ethical guidance, and networking opportunities tailored to the specialized needs of performing-arts medicine.

For more information on this organization and its activities around Athletes and the Arts, please contact Amanda Donahue adonahue@dean.edu.

For more information on this organization and its activities around Athletes and the Arts, please click the logo to visit their website.

For more information on this organization and its activities around Athletes and the Arts, please contact Taylor Cohen taylor@nomaf.org

The Sports & Human Performance Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group (SHPN) is a group of sports dietitians who work with athletes and individuals at all levels of human performance.
Our Mission: Educate, empower and advocate for the delivery of state-of-the-art care for athletes, athletic teams, human performance organizations, and people throughout their entire athletic lifecycle through the integration of nutrition, exercise science, research and technology.
Our Vision: A world where all people perform to their potential, powered by nutrition.

For more information on SHPN, contact shpn@eatright.org or yasi.ansari@gmail.com

For more information on this organization and its activities around Athletes and the Arts, please contact Dr. Adam Rubin rubinad1968@gmail.com