Get to know us
Dancirque Physical Therapy has been committed to helping artists around San Diego since it was established in 2020. We have worked with artists ranging from teen students to older adults on maintaining their artistry and keeping their bodies as healthy as possible. Our specialty treatment areas include circus ground acrobatics, aerial arts, musical theatre, dance, theatre, vocal performance, and music. We use our in-depth understanding of these fields to target artists as complex individuals with individual needs. Our previous clients include the San Diego Circus Center, The Old Globe Theatre, 7 Doigts de la Main, and various touring Broadway productions. Allow us to help you understand your body so you can focus on your art.
Mission
At Dancirque Physical Therapy it is our mission to provide comprehensive functional rehabilitation of performing artists by challenging them to reach their greatest potential through functional activity, manual therapy, advanced therapeutic exercise, biomechanical analysis, and other interventions supported by rehabilitative evidence. We aim to empower individuals to take control of their health and reduce injury risk, ultimately increasing the longevity of their performance careers.
Vision
Elevating the caliber of arts performance by optimizing advanced human movement
About Our Founder
Lexii Alcaraz is a licensed physical therapist who is passionate about all aspects of performing arts. She has many years of experience as a professional circus artist, coach, choreographer, and director. When Lexii decided to pursue her degree as a Doctor of Physical Therapy, she knew she wanted to use this knowledge to help advance the training and performance careers of artists. She integrates her knowledge of circus acrobatics, music, theatre, and dance to create custom treatment plans for individuals to help reach their goals and address any underlying injuries that may stand in their way. With her understanding of the demands of different disciplines in the performing arts world and her knowledge surrounding anatomy and biomechanics, she is able to develop training programs that compliment each artist’s regimen to ultimately enhance performance and longevity throughout artists’ careers. Lexii continues to perform and create work in her hometown of San Diego. Professionally, she has toured across North America performing and is the artistic director of San Diego-based circus company Lighthouse Circus Theatre. Lexii looks forward to her next opportunity to be onstage and help others do the same.
Alexis Alcaraz, PT, DPT
Licensed Physical Therapist, CA & GA