hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome

At Stevenson Therapeutic Massage, we provide medical massage and corrective exercise programs designed to help individuals with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS) manage chronic pain, muscle tension, postural dysfunction, headaches, TMJ symptoms, and joint instability. Our approach emphasizes gentle manual therapy, neuromuscular techniques, and stability-focused corrective exercises to improve function, reduce discomfort, and support long-term movement health while respecting the unique needs of hypermobile connective tissue disorders.

Suggested Session Plan

• Initial Evaluation: 90 minutes

• Follow-Up Medical Massage: 60–90 minutes

• Corrective Exercise + Medical Massage: 30 minutes exercise + 60 minutes massage

• Home Exercise Program: Stability-focused exercises for daily practice

This can be a valuable niche for your practice because many people with hEDS struggle to find providers who understand that they need stability and symptom management, not more stretching or aggressive tissue work.

Recommended Treatment Frequency

Acute Flare

• 1 session per week

• 60–90 minutes

• 4–8 weeks

Maintenance

• Every 2–4 weeks

• Combined with home exercise

Severe Chronic Cases

• Weekly initially

• Reassess every 6–8 visits