You are a person first and foremost.
Always.
The Performing, Endurance, and Artistic Athlete Clinic (The PEAAC) is a holistic sports-medicine clinic and wellness center dedicated to supporting performing artist-athletes, such as gymnasts, figure skaters, dancers, musicians, and endurance athletes. We also have a specific focus on the management of and recovery from relative energy deficiency in sports (RED-S) and eating disorders.
Gymnastics
From Yurchenkos to Deltchevs to Magyars, we understand not only how to help you prevent and recover from injury, but we also understand the special skills you need to excel in your big meet.
Ice Skating
You combine superhuman strength with tear-jerking artistry – we can help you chase quints and record-high component scores.
Dance
Your body is your paintbrush, but it gets a little overworked during Nutcracker season; let us help you manage those nagging injuries so every show gives you a performer’s high.
Musician
Playing music may not be traditionally considered a sport. But I’d challenge any athlete to play Rachmaninoff without breaking their knuckles. If yours are getting a bit sore, our clinic is definitely equipped to help you.
Endurance
When chasing that Boston qualifying time or Ironman medal, it’s common to want to push past a recurring ache: we understand how important movement is for your sanity but also can help you stay on the course longer.
Disordered Eating
You are sick enough. You do deserve help. We’ve been there too, and we want to pass it forward.
Jenny L.
I am just learning how deep and serious a thinker Sara Walker is. She is so incredibly thorough and digs deep into everything. This extends beyond patient care. My mistake for not seeing this under her quiet humility.
Julie L.
Sara has a stunning work ethic. She is generous with her time and energy.
Meet Dr. Sara
Dr. Sara Walker is a board-certified physician in sports medicine and family medicine. She works with US Figure Skating and USA Gymnastics as a medical provider for national and international competitions. She has also worked with the dancers of the Boston Ballet, the musicians and dancers at the Boston Conservatory/Berklee School of Medicine, and musicians in the Boston Symphony Orchestra. She served as the medical director of the 2021 USA Archery Olympic Trials and has volunteered at the finish line medical tent for multiple Boston Marathons.
Languages spoken: French and Spanish
