How to Get the Care You Need- Navigating Physical Therapy and Healthcare When Your Show Doesn’t Cover You
About this episode
Jenna Kantor shares practical tips for performers on navigating healthcare and physical therapy without insurance coverage.
Getting injured mid-show is scary — especially when your production doesn’t cover medical care. In this episode, Jenna Kantor, performer and physical therapist, shares practical tips and insider tricks for finding affordable, accessible healthcare and physical therapy as a performer without insurance coverage. You’ll learn how to: -Use Direct Access to see a physical therapist right away -Find cash pay and out-of-network options that actually save you money -Tap into performer-specific support networks for affordable care -Advocate for yourself and your health in a system that often overlooks artists Because your health and your artistry go hand in hand. 🎧 Tune in now — and visit jennakantorpt.com for free resources, performer-specific injury prevention guides, and support from a PT who knows exactly what it’s like to live, move, and perform in your world.
Topics covered
- healthcare
- physical therapy
- performing arts
- insurance
- self-advocacy
Keywords
- affordable care
- performer support
- direct access
- cash pay options
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