The NFHS Podcast

Importance of Health and Wellness in Performing Arts with Physician & Athletes and the Arts Co-Founder/Podcast Host Dr. Steven Karageanes

National Federation of State High School Associations

Dr. Steven Karageanes is a primary care sports medicine physician at Restorative Physical Medicine, a founding member of Athletes and the Arts and co-hosts the Athletes and the Arts podcast, and is one of the first physicians in the United States certified in performing arts medicine by the Performing Arts Medical Association. 

Today, Dr. Karageanes joins the show today to discuss how to emphasize health and wellness within the performing arts space.  As he has been involved with medicine in athletics and the arts, he brings a unique perspective to this conversation. 

Listen today as we discuss:

  • Why it's important to advocate for physical and mental health within the performing arts space
  • Mission and goal of Athletes and the Arts
  • What he's learned from doing the Athletes and the Arts Podcast
  • Increasing awareness on performer health
  • How to advocate for all activities equally, creatively, and collectively