~Address both facial concerns and whole-body health for lasting results

~ Integrated support with herbal medicine and lifestyle guidance

~ Focus on sustainable, long-term radiance and foundational health

A structured series of treatments can include:

~Cosmetic and facial rejuvenation acupuncture sessions are scheduled once weekly for 10 weeks

~Microneedling is once monthly for 6 sessions

~ Maintenance treatments every 4–8 weeks to support collagen, tone, and overall balance

Meet Our Team

Acupuncture & Manual Therapy

for Dancers in NYC

Specialized care informed by decades inside New York’s dance and performance community

Trusted by dancers across NYC—from rehearsal studios to the stage

Revive + Root brings over 25 years of experience working with dancers in both clinical and performance settings.

Megan Richardson, founder of the practice, has treated dancers throughout New York City, including at NYU’s Harkness Center for Dance Injuries, as well as supporting performers on Broadway and within professional dance companies and conservatories.

This work has shaped a clinical approach that understands:

The physical demands of rehearsal and performance cycles

The nuance of technique-specific movement patterns

The balance between pushing limits and preserving longevity

Care is not generalized. It is informed by the realities of how dancers train, perform, and recover.

Care designed for the way dancers actually move

Whether you are preparing for performance, managing an injury, or maintaining your body between rehearsals, treatment is tailored to your individual demands—not a generalized protocol.

We focus on:

Resolving pain and dysfunction at the root

Supporting efficient, sustainable movement

Helping you return to and continue performing with confidence

Supporting the dance community

We recognize that many professional dancers navigate demanding physical careers alongside limited access to consistent healthcare.

As a practice with deep roots in the dance world, we offer reduced rates for professional dancers as part of our commitment to making high-quality, individualized care more accessible.

This reflects our ongoing investment in the long-term health and sustainability of the dance community.

How We Work With Dancers

We offer three distinct treatment approaches, each designed to support your body in different ways—while grounded in the same commitment to individualized, movement-informed care.

Acupuncture for Dancers

Root-cause care for injury, recovery, and whole-body balance

Our acupuncture approach is built on our integrative orthopedic care model, addressing both local musculoskeletal injuries and the underlying systemic patterns that contribute to them.

Each session begins with a functional orthopedic assessment, tailored to the specific demands of your dance style, training load, and performance schedule.

Treatment may include:

Orthopedic acupuncture and dry needling

Motor point and trigger point work

Cupping and gua sha

Nervous system regulation

Movement-informed treatment strategies

Herbal medicine may be incorporated as an add-on to further support recovery, inflammation, and overall balance.

This approach is particularly effective for:

Acute injuries with active inflammation and pain

Persistent or recurring injuries

Complex or multi-layered pain patterns

Fatigue, stress, or systemic imbalances impacting performance

Integrative Orthopedic Manual Therapy

Hands-on treatment and guided return to movement

This service focuses on hands-on orthopedic care combined with movement-based rehabilitation, making it ideal for dancers who benefit from a more manual, exercise-integrated approach (without the needles!).

Each session includes a functional orthopedic evaluation specific to your technique, movement patterns, and performance demands.

Treatment may include:

Myofascial release and targeted manual therapy

Muscle energy techniques

Joint mobilization

Cupping and soft tissue work

Corrective and therapeutic exercise

Progressive return-to-dance planning

This approach is ideal for:

Acute injuries and recovery phases

Movement restrictions or imbalances

Dancers returning to full load after time off

Those who prefer a hands-on and active rehab approach without acupuncture

Massage Therapy for Dancers

Recovery-focused bodywork, informed by lived experience

Our massage therapy offers the restorative benefits of bodywork, with the added advantage of being delivered by a clinician who is also a professional dancer.

This brings an intuitive understanding of:

Repetitive strain patterns

Performance fatigue

The physical and sensory demands of dance

Sessions are tailored to support:

Muscle recovery and circulation

Tension release and relaxation

General maintenance between rehearsals and performances

This is a recovery-focused service designed to support your body alongside your training and performance schedule.

Our Services