Shaping the next generation of performing arts medicine clinicians.
The AAHC Mentorship Program is an ongoing, open-enrollment professional development program for health and wellness clinicians who want to specialize in performing arts medicine. Three tracks. One rigorous standard.
Learn about the tracks ↓
Choose Your Track
Each track is tailored to your clinical background and career goals. All tracks share the same core curriculum and 1:1 mentorship structure — the specialization is in where you want to take your career.
Business Track
For clinicians building independent practices or organizations in the performing arts space.
Executive coaching
Business development
Community programming
Entrepreneurship in PT
Clinical Expert Track
For clinicians deepening their clinical specialization in performing arts medicine.
Advanced manual therapy
Biomechanics
Onsite treatment observation
Injury analysis & decision making
Hybrid Track
For clinicians who want both clinical depth and business-growth guidance.
Combines clinical expert and business track content
Customized to your goals
Most flexible format
What to expectAll tracks are 6 months in duration, open enrollment, and structured around a combination of 1:1 mentorship, live virtual sessions, and hands-on clinical exposure.
Monthly sessions + bi-weekly check-ins
1:1 mentorship with Melissa
Biomechanics, clinical decision-making, arts-specific protocols
Live zoom discussions
Pre-recorded curriculum
Case studies, Q&A, peer learning
$1600 paid in full (6-month program) or $300/month for 6 months pay-as-you-go option
Investment
Where applicable — real clinical settings with performing arts clients
On-site observation
Rolling applications reviewed on an ongoing basis. Program begins when you're accepted.
Open-enrollment
Who should apply
The AAHC Mentorship Program is designed for licensed health and wellness professionals who are passionate about working with performing artists and want to build a sustainable, specialized career in this field.
Licensed clinicians
PTs, PTAs, ATCs, and other licensed health professionals ready to specialize.
Practice builders
Clinicians interested in launching independent practices or org-level programming
Arts-passionate professionals
Those with performing arts backgrounds or deep commitment to artist health
From our mentees
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"The AAHC mentorship and training program has provided me with invaluable knowledge on how to holistically address the specific needs of dancers and other performing artists in the clinic."
— Dr. Kayla Pinzur, former mentee
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"AAHC has given me a solid foundation to recognize common risks and dysfunctions in dancers, particularly in ballet, contemporary, and Latin styles."
— Dr. Matthew Kimball, former mentee
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"I now have a deeper understanding of the different components that are crucial for dance health and well-being."
— Dana Arie, PT, DPT, OCS, former mentee
Ready to specialize in performing arts medicine?
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. There are no cohort start dates — once accepted, you begin when you're ready.
Questions? Book a Discovery Call →
What happens after you apply
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Short form — background, goals, track interest
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30 min to discuss fit and track selection
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Onboarding packet, goal setting, and program kickoff