This session provides a clear, step-by-step approach for navigating injuries in the studio. Through real case scenarios, participants will apply class concepts to determine when a dancer can continue moving safely and when medical evaluation is appropriate. Educators will leave with greater clarity and confidence in responding to student or personal injuries.

Dr. Katherine Millis is passionate about helping Artistic Athletes attain their personal goals. Dr. Millis earned her Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology from Texas A&M University and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of the Incarnate Word. After graduating from PT school, she continued her education by pursing her Certification in Sports and Orthopedic Manual Therapy (CSOMT). Knowing that performing artists are unique athletes, Dr. Millis continued her education by becoming a Fellow with the American Academy of Orthopedic and Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT). Katherine has also enjoyed working with Doctors for Dancers to provide treatments and education to promote dancer wellness. 

Katherine has been dancing since the age of 2 with her focus on studio style dance such as Ballet/Pointe, Jazz and Tap. Some of her favorite dance memories include spending time on the Dallas Cowboys’ field performing with artists such as Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Destiny’s Child along with spending summers training at intensives including ABT NYC.

In college, she had the privilege of dancing with Ballet Brazos as Clara in the Nutcracker and Odile in Swan Lake. Recently Dr. Millis has been a member of Powerhouse Dance Team, a Main Stage dancer and Assistant Choreographer with Redrum Fear Park and was a member of the Houston Show Choir for 4 seasons where she had the privilege of choreographing along with performing in featured singing roles. Katherine is excited to continue growing and pursuing her love of dance while providing physical therapy to performing artists.