Dr Amy Benton PT DPT Prime Performance

Amy’s Licenses / Certifications

  • Licensed Physical Therapist in Oregon
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy
  • Dance Rehabilitation Specialist
  • Certified Manual Physical Therapist
  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

Dr. Amy Benton, PT, DPT

Amy Benton is an Owner of Prime Performance and the Head of Dance and Performing Arts Rehabilitation. As a former dancer and performer of over 20 years, she understands the intricate needs of performers. She provides the highest level of physical therapy and performance training to athletes and dancers looking to reach their goals in the studio, on stage, and in competition.

Amy graduated from Simmons College in 2008 with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. She is a Certified Manual Physical Therapist (CMPT), Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), and a dance rehabilitation expert.

Amy provides hands on Physical Therapy treatment, performance coaching, recovery and injury prevention guidance to active people, athletes, and performing artists in the clinic. She also designs and delivers dance specific, cross-training and educational workshops geared towards helping dancers recover from injury, build strength, reduce injury risk factors, learn new techniques for safe flexibility, develop athletic skills, and improve overall performance.