Creating Trans-Inclusive Care in Performing Arts Physical Therapy
From PHARTS Podcast by Jenna Kantor
April 21, 2026 · 9 min
About this episode
Jenna Kantor explores trans-inclusive care in physical therapy for performing arts and offers practical tips for trans and nonbinary performers.
How can performing arts medicine better support trans and gender-diverse performers? In this episode of The Performers Happiness in the Arts Podcast (Pharts Podcast), host Jenna Kantor — performer and physical therapist — explores what true trans-inclusive care looks like in physical therapy and the performing arts world. Jenna discusses how healthcare providers can affirm identity from the first interaction, adapt care for hormone therapy and surgery recovery, and create safer, more empowering spaces for every performer. You’ll also learn practical tips for trans and nonbinary performers on finding supportive, knowledgeable providers who understand both your art and your body. Because inclusivity isn’t just good healthcare — it’s good artistry. 🎧 Listen now — and visit jennakantorpt.com for free performer wellness tools and inclusive health resources from a PT who understands the performer’s journey, identity, and craft.
People in this episode
Host: Jenna Kantor
Topics covered
- trans-inclusive care
- performing arts
- physical therapy
- gender diversity
- healthcare inclusivity
Keywords
- performer wellness
- identity affirmation
- hormone therapy
- surgery recovery
- supportive healthcare
Mentioned in this episode
Products: performer wellness tools, inclusive health resources
Books & works: The Performers Happiness in the Arts
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