Movement Therapy is a unique form of individual exercise instruction tailored explicitly for hypermobile people. This type of exercise is rooted in the Pilates Method and modified to be safe, effective, and targeted for Bendy Bodies. The focus is on stability and working with your neuromuscular system to gradually and gently build strength, stability, and endurance while minimizing pain, injury, and unnecessary fatigue. You will learn how to listen to your body and move in a way that lessens muscle tension while protecting your joints. The benefit of live instruction with Julie Griffis, PT, a skilled physical therapist, is that you will get real-time feedback on performing the movement activities properly, thereby reducing the risk of injury and maximizing the benefits of the exercises. This program will be further tailored to your body’s needs, targeting areas of muscle imbalance while avoiding movements that might aggravate any existing injuries and pain. The best part is that this form of Movement Therapy is done virtually so you can exercise in the comfort of your home. This maximizes consistency, efficiency, and safety with the program by eliminating inclement weather concerns, reducing the energy burden around exercise by eliminating the time and energy it takes to commute to a physical location, and reducing exposure to germs, keeping you safe from viruses like COVID-19.

Physical Therapy for people with hypermobility is a very specialized service. General physical therapists simply aren’t trained in how to properly work with this very sensitive and unique population and unfortunately, most of their hypermobile clients experience worsening pain and even further injury as a result. Prioritizing joint support and protection while improving core and joint stability and strength with Pilates, while managing common comorbidies such as POTS, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome and MCAS are all essential. Toning and strengthening the central nervous system and its responses to movement and exercise is another crucial aspect of this specialized care.

Integrative Health and Wellness Coaching is a holistic, client-centered approach to supporting individuals in achieving optimal well-being by addressing all aspects of their life to achieve balance and optimal health. The coach collaborates with clients to identify their unique needs, strengths, and goals, empowering them to make sustainable lifestyle changes and promoting self-awareness, self-care, and personal growth. At Dazzle Health, we offer Individual, Group, and Health Navigation coaching sessions. Click the button below to find out more!

Welcome to The Dazzle!

One of the benefits of being part of a fantastic group like The Dazzle is the support and connection from other Zebras who understand your experience better than most. Reducing isolation is incredibly important for Zebras since we live with an invisible, chronic illness that can often lead to times when it is difficult to leave the house, hard to make and keep friends who might not understand your experience, and need to protect yourself from contagious diseases, to name a few contributing factors. Dazzle Discussions will be an opportunity to connect with other Zebras while learning more about how your connective tissue disorder affects your body. The virtual meeting will begin with a short, 15-minute presentation about a relevant educational topic, and the remainder of the time will be reserved for questions, free discussion, and general socialization. There will be no expectations about how you choose to participate in the Dazzle Discussion Group. The meetings will be virtual, so you can turn your camera on or off, participate in the discussion or not by using chat or mouth words or simply observe. You are encouraged to make yourself comfortable during the meeting so you can lay in bed, move positions, get up, and walk, whatever your body asks for.

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Specialized programs and courses to help you fully understand how being hypermobility affects your body and what you can do to support it. Learn anywhere, anytime, and at your own pace. Members get access to exclusive content and discounts on courses.

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Join The Dazzle community and gain access to online community support with weekly facilitated conversation topics, live support groups, exclusive content, and discounts on courses, coaching, and products.