Marisa E. Hentis

Marisa Hentis is an Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy and Assistant Professor of Dance at University of Southern California in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Hentis educates BFA dance majors on Conditioning for Dance and Dance Science and teaches through the DPT curriculum at University of Southern California. She also treats patients clinically at USC Physical Therapy-UPC Clinic. Dr. Hentis is board-certified by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties as an Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. She is currently the Performing Arts Community President/Chair for the American Physical Therapy Association, (formerly Performing Arts Special Interest Group). She specializes in the treatment of a variety of orthopedic diagnoses including university-level, recreational and professional level performing artists, runners, other sports related injuries, and pelvic floor dysfunctions. She also works as a physical therapist backstage for perfo