Fast-track your health journey with a 3-day or 5-day

Immersive Care Experience

For people with EDS and other chronic illness

It’s like a retreat for your chronic condition

Personal. Personalized. In-Person.

Ever felt so fed up by your chronic pain, you wished you could just surrender?

Not in a depressive way, but in a hopeful way. Like checking into a sunny retreat center, where friendly faces are waiting to welcome you with a smile, some answers, and a plan for moving forward.

That’s the idea we had in mind when designing our Immersive Care program.

It’s not sleep-away camp. It’s even better.

After just a few days with our EDS care team here in Amherst, NH, you leave our clinic with the clarity, support, and kickstart you need to feel better, for good.

Sounds like a dream.

Except instead of s’mores, you get answers—and a plan.

Why you’ll love an Immersive Care Experience

You’ve waited long enough

You’ve spent years searching for answers for your chronic pain, fatigue, and other symptoms, only to be told over and over that “everything looks normal.” Not anymore. In just a few days, we help you connect the dots other providers have missed.

You get everything in one place

No more fragmented care. No more flying to five different cities to see five different specialists. You work with a full team of multidisciplinary specialists who understand every facet of your condition — all under one roof in Amherst, NH.

You get a custom blueprint for your body

These aren’t answers you find on ChatGPT. You walk away with a roadmap for your health, including our proprietary Prince-Cole diagnostic insights, your personalized PillarMap™, and clear, phase-based recommendations for future care.

You work with the country’s best specialists

Every provider you work with — physical therapists, nutritionists, nurse practitioners, and more — is a sought-after clinician who understands EDS, POTS, MCAS, and related conditions inside and out.

You want focused results fast

Whether you’re local to our Amherst, NH, clinic or you’re traveling from out of state, you get our undivided attention for 3 to 5 full days. The result? A quick yet comprehensive action plan for your long-term health.

Real stories. real results.

Hear directly from Monica from Ottawa, Ontario about her journey through the program — and how our team provided the care she had always hoped for.

Meet your Immersive Care Team

  • Lauren Prince, MSW

    CEO & Co-Creator of the Prince-Cole Protocol™ | Nutritionist. Culinary Coach. EDSer.

    Lauren is a certified nutritionist and culinary health coach who blends lived experience with evidence-based strategies to support individuals with EDS, POTS, MCAS, and chronic GI disorders. After years of navigating her own health journey, she now helps others build sustainable systems for resilience through food, lifestyle, and mindset — without overwhelm or perfectionism.

  • Dr. Jason Cole, PT, DPT

    Doctor of Physical Therapy. Clinical Strategist. EDS-Aware Movement Specialist.

    Jason is a doctor of physical therapy and the clinical force behind the Prince-Cole Protocol™. With over two decades of experience treating complex musculoskeletal and neurological conditions, Jason brings a depth of understanding to the physical manifestations of EDS and related disorders. His approach blends compassion, biomechanics, and strategic thinking to help patients move — and live — with greater confidence.

  • Emily Graves

    Practice Manager | Lifestyle Health Coach & Wellness Coordinator |
    Trauma-Informed Coach. Group Program Lead. MCAS Advocate.

    Emily is a certified health coach and Lifestyle Health and Nutrition Coach at Connective Wellness. With a background in integrative nutrition and personal experience with chronic illness, Emily helps clients turn knowledge into action. She’s known for her empathy, energy, and ability to make complex changes feel possible — especially in a body that doesn’t always cooperate.

  • Christina Betances, NP

    Integrative Nurse Practitioner + Diagnostic Clinician |
    Functional Clinician. Diagnostic Specialist. EDS-Informed Provider.

    Christina is a board-certified nurse practitioner with a strong foundation in functional and integrative medicine. With a calm, curious, and collaborative style, Christina partners with patients to explore root causes, manage chronic symptoms, and feel more empowered in their care. She is trained in the Prince-Cole Protocol™ and supports both diagnosis and ongoing care for EDS and its comorbidities.

  • Jess Toomey

    COO + Certified Health Coach

    Jess is a certified holistic nutrition coach and fitness trainer with over a decade of experience specializing in gut health, hormone balance, fitness, and chronic illness. Her personal journey fuels her deep empathy and passion for helping others feel seen, heard, and empowered to take control of their health.

    Known for her warm, patient-centered approach, Jess creates a supportive space where clients can build sustainable habits and rediscover their strength—because no one should have to navigate their health journey alone.

  • DD Travers, NP

    Integrative Nurse Practitioner + Diagnostic Clinician

    DD is a multi-disciplinary integrative health practitioner who specializes in helping patients navigate complex, multi-system symptoms. Trained in the Prince-Cole diagnostic framework, DD supports clients in connecting patterns, uncovering root contributors, and building realistic care plans that honor the whole person — not just a diagnosis.

  • Yentl Burgos

    Certified Health Coach

    Yentl Burgos is a certified health coach, having earned her certification from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition in 2014. Her passion for nutrition began after years of managing an intolerance to animal protein, which eventually developed into a severe allergy. This personal journey inspired her to research and learn how to maintain optimal health using alternative food sources, leading her to become a health coach.

  • Dr. Desiree

    Chiropractor

    Dr. Desiree Van Asselberg found her passion for chiropractic after earning a degree in Elementary Education from Southern New Hampshire University. Inspired by a chiropractor to change paths, she pursued her chiropractic education at Northwestern Health Sciences University, where she trained in diverse clinics, gaining expertise in sports medicine, pediatrics, and general chiropractic. A mission trip to Costa Rica showed her the power of quick, effective relief through chiropractic, and she appreciates being able to offer both targeted adjustment and enhanced alignment sessions to Connective Wellness patients. With a deep understanding of hypermobility and EDS, she combines her compassion and knowledge to provide tailored care that helps her patients reclaim their daily lives.

Pick your Immersive Care experience

3-Day Immersive

$4,750

A targeted experience for those seeking diagnostic clarity and foundational treatment planning.

You will receive:

✔️ Comprehensive evaluation using the Prince-Cole Scale Diagnostic Tool™ (PCSDT) + Wellness Insight Index™ (WII)

✔️ Full integrative assessment (physical therapy, nutrition coaching, primary care, and/or functional medicine)

✔️ Initial treatment sessions and education with our lifestyle health coaches, patient advocates, and either somatic or talk-based therapists

✔️ Customized care roadmap with virtual follow-up options

5-Day Immersive

$6,250

A deeper dive for more complex cases or those seeking an intensive kickstart to your health. 

You will receive:

✔️ Everything in the 3-Day Immersive program

✔️ Additional therapy sessions (physical therapy, manual therapy, mind-body therapy, nutrition coaching, etc.)

✔️ Advanced treatment planning

✔️ Specialized workshops or bodywork (where appropriate)

✔️ One-on-one care navigation with post-visit coordination

And that’s just the beginning…

Most Immersive Care clients continue with us virtually through ongoing services such as:

  • Patient advocacy

  • Nutrition and movement coaching

  • Somatic therapy or mental health coaching

  • Membership options for long-term care and accountability

Just think…

You could get all the answers, diagnosis, and treatment plan you need in just 3 to 5 days

Sure, you could spend another year trying to piece your health together.

Or, you could spend a few days with our care team, create a custom health plan, and move forward with confidence, hope, and more good days.

FAQs

  • At this time, we are an out-of-network provider, meaning insurance does not directly cover the diagnostic process.

    However, you may be able to:

    • Submit a superbill for potential reimbursement from your insurance.

    • Use HSA or FSA funds to cover your appointment.

    • Apply for financing options through CareCredit

    We are fully transparent about costs upfront and will work with you to ensure you get the care you need without surprises.

  • We completely understand. Many of our patients have been gaslit or dismissed by doctors who don’t understand hEDS and its comorbidities. That’s exactly why Connective Wellness was created—by people who have been through this themselves.

    Our team is hypermobility-literate and trauma-informed, meaning we:

    • Validate your lived experience.

    • Listen without judgment—we won’t dismiss your pain or symptoms.

    • Use data-driven tools like the Prince-Cole Scale™ to ensure your experience is quantified and recognized.

    • Approach care with collaboration, not skepticism.

    Every person who walks through our doors deserves to be heard, believed, and given real answers—and that’s exactly what we do.

  • A formal diagnosis can be a critical step in getting workplace, school, or disability accommodations, but every case is different.

    • We provide a comprehensive diagnostic report that outlines your condition and how it impacts daily functioning.

    • We can guide you on what documentation you may need for ADA accommodations, educational IEPs, or disability applications.

    • While we cannot guarantee approval for disability benefits, having a validated diagnosis strengthens your case significantly.

    If accommodations are part of your goal, let us know—we can tailor our documentation to support your needs.