Blissful Balance Pilates and Wellness
About
I offer Pilates for people with Special Conditions, specializing in EDS, POTS, and Osteoporosis. I am also trained to assist during pregnancy and postpartum. I am someone with hEDS, POTS, MCAS and Dysautonomia myself and am specially trained to assist in building a sustainable exercise plan for fellow Zebras. I can meet locally in Western and Southern Maine or nationwide virtually. I provide classes, one on one lessons and will be offering 6 and 12 week series options for different conditions on a rotating basis. I integrate Pilates with Yoga and other movements to increase stability, balance and control in a way that will not cause more pain, tension or flairs like many traditional trainers follow. I am also in the process of earning a Master’s degree in Clinical Nutrition and will be a Certified Nutrition Specialist upon graduation. My focus of study is in preventable and controllable health conditions, nutrigenomics and specifically connective tissue disorders.
EDS Healthcare in New York
The NYIT EDS/Hypermobility Treatment Center operates in Old Westbury and Central Islip, offering specialized rehabilitation and treatment. Mount Sinai South Nassau Chiari EDS Center in Oceanside focuses on EDS with Chiari malformation. Weill Cornell provides pain management expertise. New York Medicaid covers genetic testing with prior authorization. Wait times at major programs can be 6 months or longer.
Both EDS Centers of Excellence are on Long Island, leaving upstate New York significantly underserved. Patients in Buffalo, Syracuse, Rochester, and the Adirondacks face drives of 4-6+ hours to reach these programs. Wait times of 6 months or more are common. Rural upstate access is very limited, and telehealth is important for follow-up care.
Finding Movement / Exercise for EDS
Look for instructors with specific hypermobility training who modify exercises to build strength within safe joint range rather than pushing flexibility.