Rapha Physical Therapy & Wellness
About
I strive to provide individualized, 1:1 care with a focus on restoration and quality of life. As a PT with hEDS and 2 kids with hEDS, I experience many of the same challenges as my clients. I strive to listen to my clients as they guide our treatments. I follow this model, as only the client knows their body and needs best. I work to provide clients with training to get through the current needs, provide education for long term planning, and provide resources and recommendations for products to improve joint protection and quality of life.
EDS Healthcare in New Jersey
New Jersey has no in-state EDS Center of Excellence. Mount Sinai South Nassau Chiari EDS Center in Oceanside, New York is the nearest Center of Excellence for northern New Jersey patients. The NYIT EDS/Hypermobility Treatment Center is also accessible from northern New Jersey. Southern New Jersey patients can access CHOP and Penn State Health's EDS Program in Pennsylvania.
New Jersey's location is actually an advantage — most residents are within 1-2 hours of multiple EDS programs in New York and Pennsylvania. The main challenge is navigating out-of-state insurance coverage and choosing among the available programs. Central New Jersey patients have access to both New York and Philadelphia options.
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.