Healing with Heart
About
I’m Anna McConville, DPT , a physical therapist specializing in hypermobility, chronic pain, and mind-body integration —and I have cEDS myself. With over 30 years of experience , I’ve developed personalized movement, stability, and resilience-building strategies to help people with EDS live, work, and thrive. I blend craniosacral therapy, visceral therapy, Pilates, and mindfulness to create individualized programs that meet each person where they are. I know firsthand that coming home to our bodies can be challenging—but I also believe those with hypermobility have unique strengths. My goal is to help you tap into your body’s wisdom, build stability, and move with greater ease. I recently completed the Finding Functional Foundations program from the ECHO Society and am awaiting certification in June. I have created affordable small-group in-person and virtual training and classes based on this work. In 2025, I’m launching online programs focused on meditation, mindfulness, HeartMath resilience, and a 12-week EDS body-mind stress management course. I also offer flexible plans for those who need out-of-network care. If you’re looking for safe movement, stability strategies, and holistic pain management , I’d love to support you. Together, we can build resilience, confidence, and a stronger connection to your body.
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 Physical Therapy for EDS
When choosing a PT for EDS, ask whether they have experience with hypermobility and use stabilization-first protocols rather than standard stretching routines.