Healthy Performers Nevada

Nevada’s Resource for Performing Arts Medicine

Education. Research. Collaboration. Community.

Education. Research. Collaboration. Community.

The crossroad of healthcare And the arts

Caring for the Artists Who Move Nevada

Healthy Performers NV is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the health and well-being of performers across Nevada. We unite medical professionals, educators, and artists to ensure performers have access to specialized, evidence-informed care tailored to the demands of dance, theater, and music.

DANCE MEDICINE

Strength, alignment, longevity

Dance medicine addresses:

Pointe and pre-pointe readiness, Turnout biomechanics, Overuse injury prevention, Return-to-stage rehabilitation, & Screening and conditioning programs

THEATER MEDICINE

Resilience for the stage

Theater performers face:

Vocal strain, Repetitive choreography demands, Stage combat injuries, Touring fatigue, & High-performance stress

MUSIC MEDICINE

Precision without pain

Musicians often experience:

Repetitive strain injuries, Postural dysfunction, Nerve entrapment, Performance anxiety, Practice load mismanagement

Our Mission

improving healthcare for performing artists

Healthy Performers NV is comprised of dedicated medical professionals, performing artists, and educators united by a common goal: improving healthcare for performing artists.

We advance performing arts health through:
Education
Research
Networking
Community Outreach
Advocacy

We advance performing arts health through:

  • Education
  • Research
  • Networking
  • Community Outreach
  • Advocacy

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Healthy Events

2026 Southern Nevada Workshop

Starting August 1, 2026 to August 2, 2026
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Healthy Performers NV Workshop 2026

Starting September 12, 2026 to September 13, 2026
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What We Do

What Is Performing Arts Medicine?

Performing Arts Medicine is a specialized field that blends sports medicine principles with the artistic and technical demands of performance.

Orthopedics

Focuses on diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal injuries to keep performers strong, aligned, and pain-free.

Physical Therapy

Helps performers recover from injuries, improve mobility, and build strength for long-term performance health.

Sports Medicine

Applies athletic training and injury prevention strategies to support the physical demands of performance.

Voice Medicine

Addresses vocal health, helping performers maintain, protect, and restore their voice.

Mental Performance

Supports focus, confidence, and stress management to enhance performance under pressure.

Nutrition

Guides proper fueling and hydration to optimize energy, recovery, and overall wellness.

Biomechanics

Studies movement patterns to improve technique, efficiency, and reduce risk of injury.

Research

Advances the field through studies that improve understanding and care for performing artists.

Orthopedics

Focuses on diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal injuries to keep performers strong, aligned, and pain-free.

Physical Therapy

Helps performers recover from injuries, improve mobility, and build strength for long-term performance health.

Sports Medicine

Applies athletic training and injury prevention strategies to support the physical demands of performance.

Voice Medicine

Addresses vocal health, helping performers maintain, protect, and restore their voice.

Mental Performance

Supports focus, confidence, and stress management to enhance performance under pressure.

Nutrition

Guides proper fueling and hydration to optimize energy, recovery, and overall wellness.

Biomechanics

Studies movement patterns to improve technique, efficiency, and reduce risk of injury.

Research

Advances the field through studies that improve understanding and care for performing artists.

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