Hypermobility Therapy FAQs

Answers to common questions about

hypermobility therapy,

EDS, HSD, virtual sessions,

and movement & stability.

Are you currently accepting new patients?

Yes. We are currently accepting new patients for both virtual and in-person sessions. Whether you live in California, another state, or another country, the first step is a free 30-minute Solution Session to determine whether our approach is the right fit for your goals and your specific situation.

Do I need a referral to schedule an evaluation?

No. A referral is not required. We are licensed to evaluate and treat people with joint hypermobility and movement-related instability in California. If you live outside California, we offer virtual educational Movement & Stability Sessions. During your free 30-minute Solution Session, we’ll determine which option is the best fit for your situation.

How do I get started?

The first step is a free 30-minute Solution Session. During this session, we’ll learn about your concerns, answer your questions, and determine whether virtual or in-person sessions are the best fit for your goals and your specific situation. If we decide to move forward together, we’ll explain the next steps and recommend the program that best matches your needs.

Will you collaborate with my other providers involved in my health journey?

Yes. We are happy to collaborate with your healthcare team when it supports your care. Many of our clients work with primary care physicians, specialists, mental health professionals, and other providers. With your permission, we can communicate with them to help coordinate your care.

How long does the program take?

Every person is different, so there isn’t a set timeline. Your program is based on your presentation, your goals, and how quickly you learn and apply new movement and stability strategies. During your evaluation, we’ll discuss what is appropriate for your specific situation and adjust the program as you progress.

Do you accept insurance?

No. We are an out-of-network provider and do not bill insurance. If your California plan includes out-of-network benefits, we are happy to provide a superbill that you can submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement. Coverage varies by plan, so we recommend contacting your insurance carrier directly to verify your benefits.

Do you offer virtual hypermobility sessions?

Yes. We offer virtual sessions for people with EDS, HSD, and joint instability. Over more than 30 years of clinical practice, I’ve found that teaching people how to recognize and change their movement patterns is fundamental to building lasting stability. That’s why my virtual sessions focus on movement analysis, body awareness, and motor learning rather than simply giving you exercises to do. In my experience, virtual sessions have been just as successful as in-person sessions for teaching people how to move more safely and build lasting stability. During your free 30-minute Solution Session, we’ll determine whether virtual or in-person sessions are the best fit for your goals and your specific situation. If you live outside California, virtual sessions are educational and focus on movement and stability learning.

Do I need to live in California to work with you?

No. We work with people from California, other states, and around the world.

If you live in California, virtual sessions may be provided as part of your chiropractic care when appropriate. If you live outside California, virtual sessions are educational and focus on helping you understand movement, stability, body awareness, and motor learning.

During your free 30-minute Solution Session, we’ll determine which option is the best fit for your goals and your specific situation.

What is your Cancellation Policy?

We require at least 48 hours’ notice to cancel or reschedule your appointment. Appointments changed or cancelled with less than 48 hours’ notice, or missed appointments, are subject to the full appointment fee. This policy allows us to offer appointment times to others who are waiting for care.

Is your office fragrance-free?

For in-person visits, we ask everyone to avoid wearing perfumes, colognes, or strongly scented products whenever possible. Many people with EDS, HSD, MCAS, migraines, or chemical sensitivities are very sensitive to fragrances. This helps us create a more comfortable environment for everyone. This does not apply to virtual sessions.

Do you help reduce pain?

Most people choose to participate in the joint stability program because they are experiencing pain, instability, repeated injuries, fatigue, or difficulty doing the activities that matter to them.

My goal is to help you understand why those symptoms are occurring and teach you movement and stability principles that support safer, more efficient movement. As many people apply these principles consistently, they notice less pain, fewer flare-ups, greater confidence in movement, and improved function.

Every person responds differently, so specific outcomes cannot be guaranteed. The purpose of this Movement & Stability Learning Program is to teach movement and stability skills that you can continue applying throughout your daily life.

How likely is this program to work for me?

No one can honestly guarantee results because success depends on many factors, including your presentation, your ability to learn new movement patterns, and how consistently you practice between sessions.

This Movement & Stability Learning Program is designed to teach the mechanics of safe movement and stability. During our sessions, my role is to help you understand what “right” looks and feels like for your body.

Most progress happens between sessions—not during the hour we spend together. The principles build upon one another, and the benefits accumulate as you consistently apply them in your daily life.

How do you measure progress?

This is a function-focused Movement & Stability Learning Program.

Progress is measured by improvements in how you move and how well you apply the principles you are learning. Together, we evaluate whether you are:

  • Understanding the movement principles
  • Performing movements with improved quality
  • Applying those principles during everyday activities
  • Developing better body awareness and stability
  • Reducing compensatory movement patterns

As movement quality improves, many people also notice improvements in pain, confidence, endurance, and participation in daily activities.

How much improvement should I expect after a few sessions?

Everyone progresses at a different pace.

Some people recognize movement patterns quickly, while others require more repetition before those patterns become automatic.

Rather than expecting improvement after a certain number of sessions, we focus on whether you are successfully learning and applying each step before progressing to the next. The foundation you build early determines how well the later stages work.

The greatest changes usually occur as you consistently apply these principles between sessions until they become your new way of moving.

How long does the program usually take?

The initial program is designed to teach the foundational principles of movement and stability rather than simply address symptoms.

Each step builds upon the previous one, helping you develop the awareness, control, and movement strategies needed for long-term success.

Because every person begins at a different starting point and progresses at a different pace, the number of sessions varies. Some people complete the foundational program as planned, while others benefit from additional guidance as they continue developing these skills.

Our focus is not simply on the number of sessions but on helping you develop the movement and stability skills needed to move safely, confidently, and independently.

If I improve quickly, do I still continue the program?

Early improvement is encouraging, but feeling better does not necessarily mean the learning process is complete.

The purpose of the program is to build a complete foundation of movement and stability principles that you can continue applying long after the program is finished. Each stage prepares you for the next, helping new movement strategies become more natural over time.

How much practice should I do between sessions?

As much as you reasonably can.

What matters most is consistently applying the movement principles throughout your day—not simply practicing the movements during designated exercise time.

Think of these principles like the rules of driving. Once you learn to drive, you don’t eventually stop following traffic laws. Good movement mechanics work the same way—they continue to guide how you move throughout life.

How can a virtual program be effective?

Many people are surprised to learn that, over more than 30 years of clinical practice, I’ve found virtual sessions to be just as successful as in-person sessions for teaching people with EDS, HSD, and joint hypermobility how to move more safely and build lasting stability.

This is because the program is based on observing movement, identifying compensatory movement patterns, and teaching movement and stability principles—not on hands-on care.

During our sessions, I observe how you move, help you recognize inefficient movement patterns, and teach you how to apply more effective movement and stability strategies. The real learning happens between sessions as you practice these principles during your everyday activities.

Each session builds on the previous one as I continue refining your movement, answering your questions, and helping you develop greater body awareness and movement efficiency.

Why is this a learning program?

Long-term success comes from learning how to move functionally—not from someone repeatedly doing something to your body.

My role is to teach you how your body currently moves, help you recognize less efficient movement patterns, and guide you toward more stable alternatives. Over time, these movement strategies become more automatic, allowing you to apply them confidently during everyday activities.

The goal is to help you become your own expert in movement and stability so you can continue applying these principles long after the program is complete.

How do I know if this program is right for me?

The first step is a free 30-minute Solution Session. Together, we’ll discuss your goals, review your situation, and determine whether this Movement & Stability Learning Program is likely to be a good fit for your needs. If I don’t think it’s the right fit, I’ll tell you.