The State of Health Care Podcast
Welcome to the State of Health Care Podcast! In this podcast, we interview health care professionals from different backgrounds, experiences, and expertise, in an effort to discover what's really going on in our health care system. Additionally, we also speak with patients, or those who have been dealing with short-term or chronic illness, injury, or health challenges. This podcast was started to shed light on the health care system, while simultaneously, highlighting resources and options available for you to make empowered decisions about your health care. We delve into traditional western medicine to alternative therapies to everything in between! Thanks for listening!
The State of Health Care Podcast
Providing Resources & Help for Diverse Populations
TW: There is mention of sexual trauma in treatment settings. Please listen with care.
Today, I have 2 guests with me on the show, both Physical Therapists whose focus is working with those in the queer community. Sam Arrow, owner of Arrow Physical Therapy, and Rebecca Patton, owner of Pelvic Physical Therapists, both who are locally based in Phoenix, AZ. In an open and supportive conversation, Sam and Rebecca walk us through their journeys of becoming PTs, and specifically wanting to work with the queer community, which are by and large very underserved, many without care, and many without gender affirming care.
We discuss navigating the health care system while finding resources that best align with each individual, and fighting for your healthcare (of course), but also pausing before you dive into treatments and plans. We get into the details about the importance of your nervous system, identifying panic attacks that could be manifesting as physical symptoms, and the theory of how connective tissue disorder might play a strong hand in neurodivergence, POTS, gastrointestinal issues, and more.
It's an inspiring and informative episode, please take a listen. If you have any questions, see below for Sam and Rebecca's information if you would like to reach out:
@samand___
@arrowphysicaltherapy
@phoenixtranspt
@drpatton_pelvicpt
Disclaimer: The information shared on this podcast is not a substitute for any form of professional physical health care or medical care. Listening does not constitute a doctor-patient relationship with Tracy Karas, DPT. The information provided is for inspirational and educational purposes only.