Performing Arts Medicine & Concert Coverage
Comprehensive Care for the Performing Artist
Avanti Sports Medicine & Fitness is a San Francisco based sports medicine network of practitioners who provide performing arts medicine and therapy for the entertainment, theatrical and dance communities throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Avanti opened its doors in 2010 and is owned and run by Dr. Sonia Bell, who studied and performed with the renowned San Francisco Ballet.
Dr. Bell has remained the go-to physician in the sports and entertainment industry. She is a Stanford Hospital trained sports medicine and performing arts physician with a stellar reputation for providing the industry with its medical and therapeutic needs.
Dr. Bell and her team understand, first hand, the challenges that the performing arts community faces in identifying practitioners and therapists that are able to service the unique needs of their performers, musicians and production staff while in residence or on the road.
Avanti Sports Medicine & Fitness can allot time within the clinic schedule to accommodate your needs or bring its team to you. They are committed to keeping the performer healthy.
Medical and Therapeutic Services:
• Sports Medicine – Orthopedic and Non-Surgical Performing Arts Medicine
• Performance Medical Coverage
• Chiropractic Therapy
• Physical Therapy
• On-Call Massage Therapy
• Personal Trainers and Athletic Trainers
Dr. Sonia Bell’s services are in high demand in the dance community in San Francisco. She has acted as the medical director, medical consultant, or workers’ compensation physician for multiple professional dance and theater companies and dancers.
“She Speaks Dance and Theater”
Dr. Bell truly speaks the language of dance and theater.
She understands:
Grueling rehearsal schedules
The physical toll of repeated performances
The urgency of quick, accurate medical decisions
The producer’s need for a seamless, uninterrupted production
Her approach balances performer safety, career longevity, and production continuity—without unnecessary disruption.
A Specialized Team for Performing Artists
Avanti Sports Medicine & Fitness has built a dedicated team of practitioners and therapists with deep experience caring for the performing arts community.
Our clients have included:
Professional dancers
Touring theatrical performers
Performing artists
Musicians and concert tours
Care is delivered with discretion, efficiency, and respect for the performance environment.
Performing Arts Medical Services
We provide local and touring medical coverage tailored to the needs of productions and performers.
Services Include:
Performing Arts Medical Coverage (Local & Touring)
On-Site Injury Evaluation
On-Site Medical Clearance
Physical Therapy Support
Chiropractic Therapy
Massage Therapy
Coverage can be customized for single performances, rehearsals, multi-day events, or full tours.
Theater Residence - On Call Medical and Therapy Coverage
Concert Tour Medical Coverage
Avanti Sports Medicine delivers comprehensive, performance-focused care designed specifically for performing artists and athletes who push their bodies to the limit. We provide both preventative and on-demand medical support to keep you healthy, strong, and stage-ready—whether you’re performing locally or touring nationally. Our integrated team works collaboratively to prevent injuries, manage acute issues, and optimize recovery so you can perform at your highest level.
Performing Arts Medical Coverage – Local & Touring
On-Site Injury Evaluation
On-Site Medical Clearance
Physical Therapists
Chiropractic Therapy
Massage Therapists
On Call - Backstage Therapy
Patient Reviews & Testimonials
Real patients share their experience of care, recovery, and trust in Dr. Bell.
