Dr. Amy Benton, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist | Dance & Performing Arts Expert | Performance Coach | Owner – Prime Performance

Dr. Amy Benton is an owner of Prime Performance and a specialist in dance and performing arts rehabilitation. With over 20 years of experience as a dancer and performer, she brings a deep, personal understanding of the physical demands and unique needs of performing artists. Her mission is to help dancers and athletes achieve their highest potential—whether in the studio, on stage, or in competition—through expert physical therapy and performance training.

Amy earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Simmons College in 2008. She is a Certified Manual Physical Therapist (CMPT), a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), and a recognized expert in dance rehabilitation. Amy also serves as a Board Member for the Bend Ballet which offers world class performances and education to the communities in Central Oregon.

In the clinic, Amy delivers hands-on physical therapy, personalized performance coaching, and comprehensive recovery and injury-prevention programs. She also develops and leads dance-specific cross-training sessions and educational workshops that focus on injury recovery, strength development, injury risk reduction, safe flexibility training, technical advancement, and overall performance enhancement.