BodyFX Melbourne
About
Hi! I’m an occupational therapist and hand therapist with hEDS and a decade of experience who specializes in treating hyper mobility, creating custom splints and measuring for silver ring splints. I treat all ages. I look forward to meeting you!
EDS Healthcare in Florida
Mayo Clinic Jacksonville's dedicated EDS Clinic is an EDS Society Center of Excellence and serves as the anchor for EDS care in the Southeast. The Florida Association of Genetic Counselors supports genetic testing access statewide. Florida Medicaid covers genetic testing for connective tissue disorders with documented medical necessity.
Florida's size creates significant access disparities. The Mayo Clinic EDS program is in Jacksonville, which means patients in South Florida, Tampa Bay, or the Panhandle face drives of 4-8 hours. Wait times at the Mayo Clinic EDS Clinic can be 6 months or more. Telehealth follow-ups can help after an initial in-person evaluation.
Finding Occupational Therapy for EDS
Ask whether the OT has experience fitting hypermobility splints like Silver Ring Splints and can address both hand therapy and whole-body energy conservation strategies.