True Health and Performance
About
Outpatient physical therapy clinic with a whole-body, wellness-centered approach to rehabilitation. We work with a wide range of clients and are especially passionate about helping individuals with EDS (Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome) , POTS , and other chronic or complex conditions. We accept most insurance plans and offer cash pay options for those seeking flexibility and access to care. Currently welcoming new EDS clients in the Northland / Kearney, MO region.
EDS Healthcare in Missouri
Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City is an EDS Society Center of Excellence and the primary dedicated EDS resource in Missouri. Washington University in St. Louis has a genetics department that can assist with connective tissue disorder evaluations, though it does not have a dedicated EDS program. Children's Mercy primarily serves pediatric patients but can provide referrals for adults.
EDS resources are concentrated in Kansas City, leaving central and southeastern Missouri with limited access. St. Louis-area patients are closer to programs in Indianapolis (IU Health) or Columbus (Nationwide Children's) than to Children's Mercy in Kansas City. Rural areas of the Ozarks and southeastern Missouri face the greatest challenges.
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.