Pre-hab for Dancers with Richelle Stevenson

Today we have the brilliant Richelle "Ricki" Stevenson, founder of the Barre and Beyond, joining us! Ricki and her research team are looking at injury prevention and how we define "injury." Their goal is to ultimately bridge the gap between artistic leadership, dancers, and medical providers. 

Ricki shares with us:
- The importance of symbiotic cross-training.
- Ways to navigate the nuanced conversation of pain vs discomfort.
- How readily available medical access is changing the overall trajectory and longevity of dance careers.
...and so much more! Richelle 

If you are a dancer, dance medical provider, or otherwise work with dancers, email Ricki to see how you might be able to help her and her research team. You can find her contact info at her social media pages and Linktree in the section below.

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About Today's Guest

Richelle "Ricki" Stevenson is a licensed athletic trainer (LAT), certified Pilates instructor and professional ballet dancer.  In 2015, she graduated summa cum laude from Grand Canyon University with a bachelor’s degree in athletic training and a minor in dance education. While in college, Ricki competed nationally in dance and graduated with honors through the National Honors Society of Dance Arts (NHSDA). She has several years of experience in sports medicine caring for athletes of all ages, covering emergency situations and developing rehabilitation programs. Ricki joined Ekklesia Contemporary Ballet in 2017, and is now the Assistant Director.  The company regularly tours using dance to initiate discussion about ecojustice, mental health and caring for the community.  She and her husband now live in Connecticut with their dog, Kiira, and cat, Islay (I-lah).

Ricki founded The Barre and Beyond, LLC to bridge the gap in healthcare between injury recovery and fitness, helping dancers and non-dancers a-like. Her numerous certifications and skills include Therapeutic Cupping, Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM), Pilates Mat Certified & Pilates Reformer, Kinesiology Taping, Concussions RTP (return to participation), Sports Medicine, and Dance Medicine.