Love Acupuncture & Wellness Group
About
Dr. Cori Burke specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of complex conditions like hEDS, HSD, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), Dysautonomia (POTS, Orthostatic Hypotension, etc.), Chronic Fatigue Syndrome / Myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME), Long COVID, Mold and Biotoxin Illness (CIRS), Lyme Disease, and Autoimmune Disorders.
EDS Healthcare in Oregon
OHSU in Portland has an EDS referral process and cardiac programs that serve connective tissue disorder patients. Yellow Brick Clinic near Seattle, Washington is the nearest EDS Society Center of Excellence. Oregon has expanded EPSDT (Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment) coverage for genetic services, which benefits younger patients on Medicaid.
Portland-area patients have reasonable access to OHSU and can reach Seattle programs within 3 hours. Rural eastern Oregon is extremely isolated, with very limited specialist access. The Cascade Range effectively divides the state, leaving eastern communities far from major medical centers.
Finding Integrative / Functional Medicine for EDS
Prioritize integrative practitioners with medical degrees (MD or DO) who combine evidence-based treatments with complementary approaches for EDS comorbidities like MCAS and dysautonomia.