Newfound Physical Therapy LLC
About
I am Dr. Amanda Rixey, Physical Therapist, providing individualized services in the Kansas City Metro. I provide a hybrid service model with in-clinic and Pilates studio, home, and telehealth locations depending on your needs. I recently moved from Seattle, WA where I founded Newfound Physical Therapy and became a leading provider specializing in Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS). Additionally, I have extensive background in treating hypermobility in dancers, previously working with Pacific Northwest Ballet and Kansas City Ballet companies. I value meeting my patients where they are at in the present moment, combining multiple backgrounds of manual therapy, Pilates-based rehabilitation, basic weight training, and various novel techniques to shape my practice. I offer both physical therapy and wellness/fitness services. Please feel free to email me and see if we would be a good fit. I look forward to working with you on this EDS journey!
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.