Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Provider Healthcare Taxonomy Code 225600000X
HealthProviders DB is a comprehensive database of healthcare providers, including a complete directory of all Dance Therapists.
As of today, the following are the total number of Dance Therapists nationally, in your state, and near your location.
Medicare
The following are the total number of Dance Therapists who accept Medicare in your state, the number who have opted out of Medicare, and the total number excluded from participation in Medicare nationwide.
Alaska – Alabama – Armed Forces Pacific – Arkansas – American Samoa – Arizona – California – Colorado – Connecticut – District of Columbia – Delaware – Florida – Federated States of Micronesia – Georgia – Guam – Hawaii – Iowa – Idaho – Illinois – Indiana – Kansas – Kentucky – Louisiana – Massachusetts – Maryland – Maine – Marshall Islands – Michigan – Minnesota – Missouri – Northern Mariana Islands – Mississippi – Montana – North Carolina – North Dakota – Nebraska – New Hampshire – New Jersey – New Mexico – Nevada – New York – Ohio – Oklahoma – Oregon – Pennsylvania – Puerto Rico – Palau – Rhode Island – South Carolina – South Dakota – Tennessee – Texas – Utah – Virginia – Virgin Islands – Vermont – Washington – Wisconsin – West Virginia – Wyoming
Select the State name above or from the HealthProviders DB App filter panel to show the list of Dance Therapists by State. In addition, you can also narrow the list by City and more from the filter panel.
You can download the Dance Therapists dataset using HealthProviders DB Export.
What do Dance Therapists do?
A dance therapist is a licensed professional who uses dance and movement as a therapeutic tool to address clients’ physical, emotional, and cognitive needs.
Responsibilities
- Assess clients’ movement patterns, strengths, and limitations
- Design individualized treatment plans using dance and movement techniques
- Facilitate movement experiences that promote self-expression, emotional regulation, and physical well-being
- Help clients explore and understand their bodies, emotions, and behaviors through movement
- Foster self-awareness, improve body image, and enhance coping skills
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, such as therapists, doctors, and social workers
Focus Areas
Dance therapy can address a wide range of issues, including:
- Mental health conditions (e.g., anxiety, depression, trauma)
- Physical disabilities and chronic illnesses
- Developmental challenges (e.g., autism, ADHD)
- Relationship difficulties
- Substance use disorders
Techniques
Dance therapists utilize various techniques, such as Improvisation, Repetitive movements, Mirroring, Storytelling through movement, and Guided imagery.
Benefits
Dance therapy can provide clients with: Increased physical and emotional well-being, Improved self-esteem and body image, Enhanced communication and interpersonal skills, reduced stress and anxiety, and Greater self-awareness and insight.
Education and Certification
To become a dance therapist, individuals typically need a master’s degree in dance therapy from an accredited program. They also need to obtain licensure in their state of practice.