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INJURIES DON'T JUST HURT YOUR BODY- THEY CHALLENGE YOUR IDENTITY
Performing Artists, Athletes, and Active People lose an important part of themselves when they are injured. The worst part?
Too often, they’re told to “just rest,” “limit your activity,” or even “stop dancing...moving...or playing”
We know that’s not an option for you.
At Performance Pilates & Rehab, we help you recover, stay active during the process, and come back even stronger. Our expert approach not only gets you back to doing what you love but also enhances your strength and resilience along the way.
A DIFFERENT APPROACH TO REHAB
We strive to be your partner in health—because your goals matter. Our mission is to provide a clear, personalized path to help you recover, thrive, and excel beyond your expectations.
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We will NOT ask you to do your exercises on your own or pass you off to an aid
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We will NEVER tell you to stop an activity without showing you what you can do to keep the rest of your body performance-ready
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We will NOT give you a cookie-cutter rehab program that delays your return to what you love
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We will NEVER discharge you until every goal in your wellness journey is met
OUR SIMPLE 3 STEP PROCESS
RECOVER
from pain or injury
You are in pain and can’t perform your best. That’s frustrating!
On day 1, you and your Therapist will start treatments and create a plan to keep you moving.
We'll identify what's contributing to your injury and help you feel confident that your transition back will be a success.
DISCOVER
the root cause of your pain
We provide 1-on-1 sessions directly with your Therapist. We’ll be with you every step of the way and believe a good rehab plan can adapt to your unique needs.
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We aspire to provide long-term solutions that get you out of pain and avoid a reoccurrence of your injury.
GROW
into the athlete you want to be
Now that you’re out of pain and back to doing what you love, what will you accomplish next?
The performing arts is a journey and we’re here to be your guide to help you reach your full potential. At every phase, we will help you enhance your strength, flexibility, and technical skills.
Matisse D'Aloisio
LA Dance Project
Leah helped me rehab a bad sprained ankle. Leah created exercises especially for my situation, allowing me to continue dancing while recovering. My ankle hasn’t been a problem since!
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Juliana Bellissimo
San Francisco Ballet
I'm so impressed by your knowledge and passion for helping dancers. I have no idea how you see so much. Thank you for being my Pilates Guru!
Jonathan Dole
Joffery Ballet
I never knew ballet could feel so good. I used to be in constant pain when I danced. After working with you I can feel the correct muscles engaging and I am able to focus on enjoying my art form.
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Andromache Noti
Kirov Academy DC
Working with you has helped me so much after my knee injury. I am a stronger and more conscious dancer and could not be more grateful
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Megan Tice
Sacramento Ballet
It is wonderful to have you in my corner. Your insight is such an asset. When I thought nothing else would work you helped me understand why I was in pain. Thank you!
SUCCESS STORIES
LEAH BUENO, DOMP, COMT, MMP
Manual Osteopath (CAN)
Certified Clinical Pilates Instructor
Dance Rehabilitation Specialist
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Leah Bueno is a Canadian Trained Manual Osteopath and Pilates Rehab Therapist who specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal pain and movement disorders. Leah is a former professional ballet dancer with 20+ years of experience working with dancers. She is a sought-after dance medicine specialist and regularly consults with dancers nationally/internationally for complex cases.
In addition to her clinical work, she is passionate about helping the dance community work with dancers in safe ways. Leah has written several articles for Dance Magazine, has been interviewed about dance health nationally and internationally, and has developed programs for Dance Teachers to help bring science into the studio.
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Leah Bueno practices a unique blend of Osteopathic Manual Therapy, Orthopedic Medical Massage, and Clinical Pilates. Her focus is on an integrated approach to treating musculoskeletal injuries and understanding why you are in pain. By recognizing that all of her clients are unique she can adeptly utilize techniques across many disciplines tailored to their needs.
WHAT IS OSTEOPATHY
Osteopathy is a holistic approach to treating musculoskeletal pain and injury. Manual Osteopaths focus on facilitating the health of joints, muscles, connective tissue, nerves, vascular structures, and visceral organs. Assessing and treating every part of your body means maximizing your healing potential. Treatments may include joint mobilizations, soft tissue therapy, neuro-vascular-visceral manipulations, and sports-specific treatments. Leah Bueno wanted to specialize in this field due to its unique approach to treating the whole body versus only the sight of pain.
WHAT IS CLINICAL PILATES?
Clinical Pilates is an adaption of traditional Pilates, developed by physiotherapists and clinicians using an evidence based approach. Leah Bueno is an Instructor Trainer for STOTT Pilates and uses this method to help her clients achieve their physical goals, rehab injuries, and reduce injury risk. We start with low impact exercise to help you rehabilitate your injury. Then progress to a more intense program to help improve your movement patterns, strength, stabilization and mobility.
CONDITIONS WE TREAT
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Ankle sprains
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Hypermobility
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Back pain
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Herniated Disk, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolysis, Spondylolisthesis, Scoliosis
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Foot pain
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Lisfranc sprain (midfoot pain), posterior impingement, Severs Disease, plantar fasciitis, bunions, big toe pain, reduced range of motion​
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Tendinopathy of the upper and lower extremities
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Rotator cuff, patellar, achilles, flexor hallucis longus, posterior tibialis, peroneal, Gluteal tendinopathy
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Hip pain
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Labral tear, hip impingement, snapping hip syndrome​, chronic hip flexor pain
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Shin Splints
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Knee Pain
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Osteoarthritis
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Joint Subluxations
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Hip Dysplasia
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Muscle Strains
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*This list is not exhaustive and If you do not see your issue listed, please reach out and we would be happy to help you.
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