Practitioners

At the forefront of researching musician's injuries, Dr. Ackermann is an anatomist with specialized knowledge of the embouchure.  Her lectures can be found in the Videos section of this website.

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Jennie Morton is a specialist in treating instrumental musicians, singers, dancers, and actors, focusing on injury prevention, rehabilitation, and return to performance.  She also runs an online health managment education program, BecomEmbodied.

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A joint practice including Dr. Craig A. Vander Kolk (plastic srugeon), David Shulman (physical therapist), and David Fedderly (Tubist in the Baltimore Symphony).  These three professionals work together to assess and rehabilitate embouchure injuries.

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This group provides assessment, treatment, and products. Medical doctors Dr. John Chong and Dr. John McMillan assess and treat a wide range of issues. Being specialists, a medical referral is required from your family physician in order to access health coverage through the Ontario Ministry of Health (OHIP). Marshall Chasin is a Doctor of Audiology, and the Director of Auditory Research, and no medical referral is required to see him.

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Describes himself as a performance coach for all types of people with an emphasis on musicians.  He has published a number of articles in the International Musician and is a member of the Performing Arts Medicine Association.  Dr. Gannon sees patients in the San Francisco area or over Skype.  

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Dr. Schaefer, a trumpet player himself, sees patients at the Performing Arts Medicine Clinic at Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Associates' clinics in Minneapolis and Stillwater, Minnesota.

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Offers referrals for specialist care in different performing arts areas. This is  the largest membership organization promoting the advancement of musician's health knowledge.

Horn player and Aston Patterning Specialist, Amanda Skidmore works with clients to establish optimum body positioning and movement.

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The AmSat website will help you find a practitioner in your area.  Similarly, the Alexander Technique International website houses information for regions outside the USA.

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Devoted to musician's health and wellness, Austin Pancner holds several certificationscertifications from the National Academy of Sports Medicine, Precision Nutrition, Functional Movement Systems, and The Ready State. He has an online studio supporting musician's functionality.

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Injured performing artists at Ohio University can be evaluated, treated and receive health and wellness advice from licensed athletic trainers who have the specialized equipment and knowledge to care for them.

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Former brass player and current physical therapist focusing on optimal bodies for artistry.  Located in Colorado and available to see clients online.

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David Nesmith is a horn player with certifications in Alexander Technique and Body Mapping.  He is also the author of The Breathing Book for Horn and other Alexander Technique resources.

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Russell is an expert in concussions in performing artists, performing arts medicine, arts health and wellness and athletic training. He focuses on providing rehabilitation to performing artists based on the demands their artform puts on their bodies.

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Offers consultations and physical therapy for musicians injuries, playing related pain, and general wellness. Located in San Francisco, California and sees clients online.

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Trumpet soloist, educator, and certified Alexander Technique teacher, Judith Saxton has a wealth of knowledge for injured players.  In addition she is a registered somatic movement educator.

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Former opera singer and trained Alexander Technique & Yoga instructor, Ms. Siena frequently works with brass players both in person and online to establish ease and good body use.  She is on faculty at the Kendall-Betts Horn Camp.

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Horn player Frankie Lo Surdo (West Australian Symphony Orchestra) offers individual coaching to injured players both online and in person.

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Horn Professor at Baylor University and author of "Musician, Heal Thyself," Dr. Morrell has worked with a number of injured musicians to recover their musical selves.

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Creator of Musician's Wellness and well known for retraining players with focal  dystonia.  She is a trombone specialist but works with all brass performers and injury recoveries.

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Hornist and educator, Larry Williams has a multifaceted career in music. He has a comprehensive approach to embouchure and breathing mechanics and specializes in the changes that occur as bodies age. 

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Publisher of Embouchures.com and the texts: Broken Embouchures & Embouchure Rehabilitation.  Ms. Lewis has her own injury story and often works with players to  rehabilitate their playing.

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As a trumpet player, Mr. Vieker has chronicled his experience with embouchure injury and surgery.  He is open to sharing his experience with injured players.

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Associate principal horn of the Pittsburgh Symphony and faculty at Carnegie Mellon University, Steve Kostyniak has personal experience with embouchure injury.  He has a number of insights and great feedback to offer players of all types. 

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