Pre-Pointe Assessments: Step En Pointe with Confidence

With our in-house expert - Dr Linda Baak (Chiropractor)

Transitioning to pointe work is a significant milestone in a dancer’s journey, requiring a unique combination of strength, mobility, and technical readiness. To ensure this transition is both safe and successful, our clinic offers comprehensive 45-minute Pre-Pointe Assessments.

Conducted by Dr Linda Baak with 20 years of chiropractic expertise and a lifelong foundation in dance—including 40 years of personal experience and pointe work—this assessment bridges the gap between clinical biomechanics and the specific physical demands of ballet.

What the Assessment Includes:

  • Biomechanical Screening: A detailed evaluation of ankle range of motion, foot alignment, strength, mobility and functional turnout. This includes critical testing of balance and proprioception (the body's ability to sense its position in space), ensuring the stability required for the narrow base of support provided by pointe shoes.

  • Personalized Home Exercises: Tailored movements designed to target specific weaknesses, improve neuromuscular control, and enhance technical readiness.

  • Teacher Collaboration: A formal report provided to your dance teacher to ensure a unified approach to your training and milestones.

  • Professional Recommendations: Clear guidance on readiness and any necessary corrective strategies to prevent injury and promote long-term foot health.

Prepare for your next chapter in dance with a professional assessment that understands the demands of the studio as well as the science of the body.

Book your 45-minute session today.


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Meet Linda

  • Dr Linda Baak (Chiropractor)

    For over 20 years, Dr Linda Baak has been caring for people of all ages with a gentle, whole-body approach to chiropractic care. She’s passionate about helping her patients move freely, feel balanced, and live without pain — from the tiniest babies to growing teens and adults.

    With a special interest in dancers — and as a ballet dancer herself — Linda understands the importance of alignment, balance, and biomechanics in supporting strength, flexibility, and injury prevention. She loves helping dancers of all levels perform at their best and care for their bodies through every stage of training and performance.

    Linda also has a strong focus on women’s health, including pregnancy and postnatal care, offering safe and supportive treatment during this special time.

    She uses a range of gentle and effective techniques, including the Webster Technique for pregnancy, cranial care for babies, and is certified in Dry Needling. She has also completed Foundations and Bodywork training in Tongue Tie, allowing her to provide specialised care for infants and mothers.

    Known for her warm nature and genuine care, Linda takes the time to listen and tailor each treatment to the individual — supporting her patients and their families to feel their best, move well, and thrive.

    Linda is available Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday