Marissa Schaeffer – FlySpace Physical Therapy
From Dance Med Spotlight by Alyssa Arms
October 23, 2025 · 51 min
About this episode
Dr. Alyssa Arms interviews Dr. Marissa Schaeffer about her work in physical therapy for performers and the systems that support their health and success.
In this episode of Dance Med Spotlight, host Dr. Alyssa Arms, PT, DPT, OCS sits down with Dr. Marissa Schaeffer, a physical therapist, educator, and founder of FlySpace Physical Therapy in New York City. Marissa blends clinical expertise, business acumen, and deep understanding of the performing arts to create sustainable systems that support both performers and performing arts clinicians. A graduate of SUNY Purchase College Conservatory of Dance, Marissa combines her dance background with her expertise as a Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS), Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), and MBA graduate from the Quantic School of Business and Technology. Her career has included work with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, Parsons Dance, Gibney Dance, and other leading organizations, both in-clinic and on-site. Marissa founded FlySpace Physical Therapy in 2021 to create an environment where performers feel confident, strong, and respected throughout their rehabilitation and performance journeys. In this conversation, she shares how intentional systems, collaboration, and business foundations support the health and success…
People in this episode
Host: Alyssa Arms
Guest: Marissa Schaeffer
Topics covered
- physical therapy
- performing arts
- rehabilitation
- business in healthcare
- dance medicine
Keywords
- physical therapy
- performers
- rehabilitation
- dance
- healthcare systems
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: FlySpace Physical Therapy, SUNY Purchase College Conservatory of Dance, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, Parsons Dance, Gibney Dance, Quantic School of Business and Technology
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