Novant Health Rehabilitation
About
I grew up “bendy,” doing party tricks for my friends. It wasn’t until I dislocated my tibia + patella while half-marathon training in 2015 that I even knew what hypermobility was. In 2018 while in PTA school, I was used as the hypermobility dummy. About 5 years later, I’d be diagnosed with hEDS. I treat a wide-range of orthopedic conditions, from low back pain to shoulder replacements to migraines. I’ve been treating EDS / HSD patients since 2021, and they are by far my favorite patient population. I understand the chronic pain + flares, but I’m here to educate + help you get stronger to become your best zebra self! Ask for initial evaluation to be with any of our PTs. Through effective communication after your evaluation and personalized plan of care, we collaborate throughout your treatment to achieve your best possible outcome.
EDS Healthcare in North Carolina
Duke University Hospital's Division of Medical Genetics includes a Marfan Syndrome and Connective Tissue Disorders program that evaluates EDS patients. UNC Chapel Hill has a genetics department that can assist with connective tissue disorder evaluations. North Carolina Medicaid expanded genetic testing coverage in October 2024, improving access for eligible patients.
EDS resources are concentrated in the Research Triangle area (Durham-Raleigh-Chapel Hill). Western North Carolina's mountain communities and eastern rural areas have limited specialist access. The state's expanded Medicaid genetic testing coverage since October 2024 is a meaningful improvement for eligible patients.
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.