EDS Specialists in Seattle, WA
19 specialists in Seattle
Acupuncture (1)
Dental / TMJ / Orofacial (1)
Integrative / Functional Medicine (2)
ByHartz Clinic
Dr. Hartz is a Naturopathic Physician who practices primary care medicine, with a multitude of sub-specialties. She enjoys listening and engaging with her patients to truly know them and how they live in their world. Understanding their everyday life- the joys, passions, dynamics and stressors- help her to support them more holistically and setting their health goals, achieving them, and maintaining them. A significant focus of the way she practices medicine, is to identify the triggers and obstacles of a patient’s health issues. She looks at past and current traumas, mental health, stress, sleep and the hormone influences, digestive health, and physical environmental factors such as various toxins or infectious exposures. Any or all of these can overwhelm the human system and be contributors to ” chronic illness”, and it is Dr. Hartz mission to identify and treat these causes. Her passion is the process of supporting you at overcoming health challenges and living a more optimal life.
Integrative / Functional Medicine
Institute of Complementary Medicine
Practicing naturopathic primary care at the Institute of Complementary Medicine in Seattle, Washington, Dr. Carvlin specializes in helping patients get to the root cause of environmentally acquired illnesses, such as mold illness, metal toxicity, multiple chemical sensitivity, autoimmune disease, infertility, and complex digestive issues. Dr. Carvlin holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, a master’s degree in Holistic Nutrition, and a doctorate degree in Naturopathic Medicine. She completed a postdoctoral residency at Bastyr University. To further promote awareness of environmental medicine, Dr. Carvlin serves as the President of the National Association of Environmental Medicine (NAEM), working alongside Environmental Medicine leaders to educate clinicians and increase public awareness.
Integrative / Functional Medicine
Rheumatology
Pots
Mcas
Chronic Pain
Mental Health (2)
Keene Counsel - Seattle
I am a licensed mental health therapist, certified substance use counselor in California, Oregon, and Washington, and an approved clinical supervisor in Oregon, and Washington as well as a National Certified Counselor. I’m also a yoga teacher and draw from a hyper-mobile informed yoga practice. I’ve spent nearly a decade in community mental health and nonprofit co-occurring treatment and leadership. My practice moved toward chronic illness therapy after I was diagnosed with MS in 2019, I’m also a hEDS zebra with MCAS, Dysautonomia, and accompanying disorder stars across the chronic constellation. I use my experience in practice at times and will share with you when it’s useful.
Mental Health
Pots
Mental Health
Seattle Pediatric Psychology, PLLC co-located with CAPSS
I am a pediatric health psychologist specializing in helping children, adolescents, and young adults manage and cope with fluctuating daily symptoms, (including pain, sleep disturbances, and fatigue/energy challenges) and the accompanying impacts on emotional wellbeing and daily functioning. I specialize in working with pediatric patients experiencing complex chronic illnesses, such as EDS, dysautonomia, POTS, long COVID/post-viral syndromes, and chronic pain. Additionally, I provide support to neurodivergent and gender-expansive youth and I treat anxiety and sleep disorders in individuals with and without chronic illness. Additionally, I provide support to neurodivergent and gender-expansive youth and I treat anxiety and sleep disorders in individuals with and without chronic illness. My experience with patients experiencing pediatric EDS spans 20+ years, across training at top-ranked children’s hospitals’ interdisciplinary pain clinics and now in my private practice in Seattle, WA. Here, I care for patients in-person and via telehealth from 40+ states. I also continue to collaborate on pediatric behavioral health research with colleagues at the University of WA and Seattle Children’s Hospital. I actively seek out professional training opportunities to stay up to date on the best understanding of complex conditions, and recently completed several Project Echo trainings (Pediatric EDS, Pediatric Long COVID, and Pediatric Gender Affirmative Care). As a clinician-scientist, my treatment approaches are rooted in research-supported strategies, including CBT for pain, cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), behavior modification, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). I collaborate with my patients and their families to make individual treatment plans that incorporate their unique strengths and lived experiences and that aim to improve quality of life.
Mental Health
Pots
Chronic Pain
Multi-Specialty / EDS Clinic (1)
Nutrition / Dietetics (1)
Occupational Therapy (1)
Other (5)
Anthurium
We are a chronic and complex neurological disease clinic with a focus on EDS. We offer both diagnostic and therapeutic services and help patients navigate the many complex physical and emotional challenges that face the EDS patient population.
Other
Creative Thriving Healthcare - Seattle
Tasha is licensed as a Clinical Nurse Specialist (type of Advanced Practice Nurse, similar to a Nurse Practitioner) and sees patients who are located in Oregon or Washington via Telehealth or in person at our Portland Oregon location. Please reach out via our website for scheduling and additional information: <https://www.creativethrivingllc.com/> Creative Thriving was established to meet the needs of those who have felt inadequately supported in their prior healthcare experiences. Creative Thriving is not a primary care provider, rather we serve as a specialist for those needing additional support. Our primary focus is Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and conditions that commonly co-occur such as mast cell disorders, dysautonomia, gastrointestinal concerns, food sensitivities, nutritional deficiencies, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and more. Many of our patients are also autistic, adhd, have various types of disabilities, and are members of the LGBTQ+ community. Tasha’s work with patients involves medical interventions (e.g. medications, labs, imaging), but also focuses on education, creative problem solving, and practical lifestyle interventions to help you feel your best. Tasha is personally living with hEDS + commonly co-occurring conditions and is neurodivergent, so they bring both personal and professional experiences to their work with patients. Tasha has completed the Ehlers-Danlos Society ECHO Clinician program and continues to seek additional trainings to expand their knowledge on EDS & related conditions. Please reach out via our website for scheduling and additional information: <https://www.creativethrivingllc.com/>
Other
Hypermobility
Pots
Mcas
Lighthouse Healthcare Navigation
You focus on recovering– Let us handle the rest. At Lighthouse Healthcare Navigation we remove barriers to accurate diagnoses, effective treatments, and financial integrity. I help people reduce barriers to their healthcare. This can include: finding the right doctors, prioritizing treatment trials, finding ways to reduce cost, care coordination, and help finding the right diagnosis. We support complex diseases across specialties to improve communication, improve the patient’s understanding of their options, and reduce cost in a cohesive manner. Our service provides the combination of personal assistance with finding the right providers and treatments and strategic leadership to make sure your priorities are being well communicated to the key decision makers in your diagnosis and recovery process.
Other
Loud and Clear Speech Therapy PLLC
Individuals with hypermobility spectrum conditions like hEDS (hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome) often experience voice difficulties and swallowing challenges that are frequently dismissed or misunderstood by medical providers. In collaboration with you and your care team, we offer targeted therapy that accounts for the unique impacts of joint instability and connective tissue differences and puts you at the center of your care and symptom management. Specialized care for the voice and upper airway seeks to improve vocal control, reduce strain, manage throat discomfort, and improve swallowing ease and efficiency. Clare Henderson (they/she) is a specialist SLP with both professional and lived experience with hEDS. They have worked in voice/upper airway practice exclusively since 2020, and in acute care settings prior to that. She commonly sees clients with complex medical histories and chronic illness, and also specializes in gender-affirming voice care. She enjoys working with singers in a variety of styles, including those who “just” sing in the shower. Their practice is neurodiversity affirming, client-centered, holistic, and inclusive of the client’s culture, values, and identities. Your voice matters <3
Other
Hypermobility
Optimal Health / Misfit Strength Studio
Coaching to fit your lifestyle. You’re not the same as everyone else; why should your workout be? We aim to empower & educate individuals to achieve optimal health and wellness through fitness and lifestyle changes. We strive to provide a welcoming and supportive environment where everyone feels comfortable and capable of reaching their goals.
Other
Hypermobility
Physical Therapy (2)
Circle Physical Therapy
Circle Physical Therapy and Dr. Julianne Simpson, PT, DPT provide an inclusive, trauma-informed practice. I specialize in treating pelvic pain and dysfunction including endometriosis, hypermobility, sacroiliac joints, pubic symphysis, pregnancy and post partum, diastasis rectus abdominis, incontinence of all types, interstitial cystitis, prostatitis, pelvic fascia and muscle dysfunction as well as orthopedic and movement dysfunction. Let’s get you moving the way you want to!
Physical Therapy
Orthopedic / Surgery
Hypermobility
Chronic Pain
Pelvic Floor
Luminous Physio
Dr. Sarah Woodward, Physical Therapist is the owner of Luminous Physio where we offer a whole body, whole person approach to managing and reducing the pain, fatigue, and dysfunctions that stem from chronic orthopedic, abdominal and pelvic issues that often arise with hypermobility (ie: joint pains, recurrent sprains/strains, chronic fatigue, spine pain, prolapse, constipation, pelvic pain, infertility, incontinence). We parter with you to create an individualized physical therapy program that helps you understand the source of your symptoms and identify what tools work best to improve your quality of life at different phases in your journey.
Physical Therapy
Integrative / Functional Medicine
Hypermobility
Chronic Pain
Pelvic Floor
Rheumatology (3)
Mary A. Wemple, MD
Dr. Daniel Clegg, MD, Chief of the Division of Rheumatology is retiring at the beginning of 2021. The Department of Internal Medicine thanks Dr. Clegg for his 21 years of outstanding service at the University of Utah and wishes him the best in his future endeavors.
Rheumatology
Seattle Rheumatology Associates, PLLC
Julie K. Thomas, M.D. is an assistant professor in the Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Utah. She is a clinical rheumatologist who sees patients with systemic autoimmune conditions and inflammatory arthritis. She has a particular interest in quality improvement in patient care. She received a Bachelor’s degree in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, and her Medical degree at New Jersey Medical School Newark, NJ. She completed her internal medicine residency at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas and her rheumatology fellowship at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. She practiced rheumatology in Reno, Nevada prior to joining the University of Utah School of Medicine in 2016.
Rheumatology
Primary Care / Internal Medicine
Chronic Pain
Uchechukwu M. Obih, MD
Dr. Sara Stern received her medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She then completed her residency and a clinical fellowship in pediatric rheumatology at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. She is currently an Assistant Professor in the Division of Pediatric Rheumatology at the University of Utah School of Medicine and Primary Children’s Medical Center.As a pediatric rheumatologist, Dr. Stern’s clinical interests include juvenile idiopathic arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, vasculitis, dermatomyositis, scleroderma, and autoinflammatory diseases. She also evaluates patients with musculoskeletal and joint pain. Her current research concentrations are Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis, pediatric Takayasu’s arteritis, medical education, and long term outcomes of pediatric patients with rheumatic diseases.
Rheumatology