Structure Physical Therapy
About
Based in Kirkland, Washington, this physical therapy practice focuses on hypermobility and TMJ disorders. Structure Physical Therapy is a privately owned small business in Redmond, WA specializing in treating patients with hypermobility, EDS, chronic complex pain, and TMJ dysfunction. Desirée is a fellowship trained orthopedic manual physical therapist who also works with patients on exercises to regain stability within their systems.
EDS Healthcare in Washington
The Yellow Brick Clinic near Seattle is an EDS Society Center of Excellence providing specialized care for EDS and hypermobility conditions. The University of Washington Medical Center offers Medical Genetics and Genomics services. Together, these programs make the Seattle area a hub for EDS care in the Pacific Northwest, serving patients from Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Alaska.
EDS resources are concentrated in the greater Seattle area. Rural eastern Washington — including the Yakima Valley, Tri-Cities, and Spokane area — has very limited specialist access. The Cascade Range effectively divides the state, and patients east of the mountains may face drives of 4+ hours to reach Seattle-area programs.
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.