Danielle Pastuszak, PT, DPT

As a teacher, I aim to nurture thoughtful and intelligent movers. Using Pilates as a foundation, I guide students in developing a deeper understanding of body mechanics, ultimately supporting longevity and success in their dance careers.

Danielle Pastuszak is a Boston-based physical therapist, Pilates instructor, dancer, and educator. In her classes, she uses Pilates to foster movement awareness and an appreciation for long-term health. She received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions and maintains her own clinical practice in Brookline, where she specializes in orthopedic and pelvic health physical therapy, and offers private Pilates instruction. She previously worked at Spaulding Rehabilitation and was involved in their dance medicine program and National Running Center. Pastuszak also has served as a physical therapist for the students of Berklee since 2021 (contracted through Artist Rehabilitation Therapy Services), providing injury prevention and rehabilitation services.

Pastuszak trained in classical ballet with Boston Ballet and holds a BA in dance and mathematics from Hamilton College. She is comprehensively certified in Pilates by Polestar Pilates and holds a certification in pregnancy and postpartum corrective exercise from Core Exercise Solutions. A highlight of Pastuszak’s dance career was performing as a principal dancer in Greta Gerwig’s Little Women. She danced with Urbanity Dance for 14 years and served as their junior apprentice program coordinator.