Dean Sosa, PT, DPT, BRM

Hi there! My name is Dean Sosa and I am a Doctor of Physical Therapy with a focus on rehab and strength coaching for dancers/artist-athletes. Traditionally, dancers have exclusively trained technical skills in their respective styles in order to master their craft. However, as time has shown, dancers lack the work capacity to withstand the muscular demands of dance leading to acute and chronic injuries. As a hip hop dancer myself, I understand the frustration that an injury can have on a dancer. Dancers have been undertrained for so long which calls for a push in strength and athletic development to achieve longevity in your dance career, safety with dance, and strong execution in your performance. Dancers are athletes and we should train just like athletes do to prepare ourselves for our sport. Together, you and I will create a program to achieve these exact outcomes. Rehab and strength training will target strength, power, endurance, speed, agility, and flexibility. My strong background in powerlifting, weightlifting, and in hip hop dance lay the foundation to help you achieve your goals as a dancer. If you are a current dancer looking to return to barbell training or strength training, a previous dancer dealing with injuries that prevent you from participating in dance, or a dancer that is looking to begin their strength training journey, I would love to work with you. I currently provide virtual and in-person (location dependent) rehab and strength training. I am super excited to not just help you with your physical goals, but to also learn about your personal story with dance!