So nice to meet you

I’m Dr. Lizzie Rolston PT, DPT

I am a physical therapist in Traverse City, MI, who is passionate about movement and helping others. My areas of expertise are performing artists, hypermobility syndromes, and foot/ankle issues, but I love treating any and all musculoskeletal conditions.

After graduating from Northwestern University with my Doctorate of Physical Therapy, I had the joy of working in Chicago with major professional dance companies and theaters. After several years in Chicago, my home state of Michigan called me back. In 2026, I launched Pivot Point to address the gaps in healthcare that I felt were holding patients back from meeting their potential.

I started dancing as soon as I could walk and danced all the way through college as well as pre-professionally in New York City. I am passionate about human movement and strongly believe that everyone is a dancer. Outside of work, I spend my time with my husband, my two wonderful children, a three-legged golden retriever, and a small, but very loud cat.

Professional credentials include:

  • Fellow of Applied Functional Science

  • Member of the APTA, APTA Michigan

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  • Chicago's loss was Traverse City's gain when Lizzie Rolston moved to Michigan. 

    DanceWorks Chicago, a creative incubator for young professional dance artists, was fortunate to benefit from Lizzie's regular care, which was notable for its warmth, candor, and efficacy. Her ability to meet each person/dancer where they were, which, due to the pandemic, sometimes meant in a Zoom room, was an important part in relationship-building. From the pivot (no pun intended) between in-person treatment to virtual help sessions and back to in-person appointments, Lizzie never missed a beat. The focus beyond what to do to the why to do it is part of her approach to client education that is empowering rather than prescriptive.
    #grateful

    -Julie Nakagawa, Co-founder and Artistic Director, DanceWorks Chicago

  • Dr. Lizzie Rolston PT, DPT is an incredible clinician. Driven by the pursuit of excellence in her profession, and the genuine care and compassion towards the patient and their injury makes Pivot Point an easy choice. Extensive experience working with performance artists as well as a dance background means Dr. Rolston’s approach is tailored toward your needs in a way an outpatient orthopedic clinic is not. Pivot Point offers performance and rehabilitation coaching, thoughtful home programs, realistic goals, and true results. 10 out of 5 stars.

    -Madelaine Glowicki, Design Dance Studio