Introducing Flometrics™ Gentle Physical Therapy for Ehler’s Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
For many people with chronic illness, physical therapy hasn’t always been a safe or helpful experience. It’s often too aggressive, too dismissive, or simply not adapted for the complexities of conditions like Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, POTS, chronic fatigue, or pain syndromes.
At Connective Wellness, we approach physical therapy differently. We don’t just look at muscles and joints — we look at your nervous system, connective tissue, and the real-life pacing your body requires to heal.
Our physical therapy model is gentle, collaborative, and designed to support regulation, not just rehab.
What Makes Our PT Model Different?
Traditional PT often follows a protocol: increase strength, improve mobility, push through discomfort. But for patients with hypermobility, dysautonomia, or nervous system dysregulation, that approach can actually lead to setbacks or flares.
At Connective Wellness, we:
Prioritize stabilization over flexibility
Recognize that less is often more
Work with your nervous system, not against it
Our therapists are trained to spot subtle instability, support connective tissue fragility, and adapt treatment based on energy levels, pain tolerance, and autonomic symptoms.
Introducing Flometrics™: A New Standard in Patient-Centered Physical Therapy
We’re proud to incorporate Dr. Jason Cole’s Flometrics™ a groundbreaking physical therapy framework developed specifically for patients with EDS, HSD, and complex chronic illness.
Flometrics™ is a flow-based, regulation-first approach to movement and healing. It centers around the idea that before we strengthen, we must stabilize, and before we stabilize, we must regulate.
This system supports:
Autonomic pacing to avoid crashes and flare-ups
Graded movement progressions that adapt to your daily capacity
Mind-body connection through breathwork, rhythm, and nervous system awareness
Sustainable recovery over symptom suppression
Whether you're learning how to move safely post-diagnosis or rebuilding trust in your body after years of flares, Flometrics™ helps guide the process with intention and safety.
Who We Support in Physical Therapy
Our physical therapy program is specifically designed for individuals navigating:
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS & HSD)
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS)
Long COVID and post-viral fatigue
Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)
Chronic pain and fibromyalgia
Neurodivergence and sensory sensitivities
If you’ve been told to “just exercise more” or “push through the pain,” you are not alone, and you won’t hear that from us.
The Nervous System Connection
Every movement you make is filtered through your nervous system. If your body is stuck in fight-or-flight mode, or if your proprioception (body awareness) is off, even gentle exercises can feel overwhelming.
That’s why we focus on:
Grounding exercises before any strengthening
Pacing strategies to avoid post-exertional crashes
Vagus nerve regulation through movement and breath
Sensory-friendly environments to reduce overload
We help you build resilience in your body and safety in your system.
What to Expect in a Session
Our PT sessions are:
Collaborative – We check in frequently and adapt in real time
Trauma-aware – Nothing is ever forced; consent is central
Regulated – We track cues like heart rate, breathing, and fatigue
Slow and steady – We believe sustainable progress > rushed gains
We might work on joint stabilization, core engagement, breathwork, body awareness, or nervous system reset, depending on what your body needs that day.
Final Thoughts
If you’ve had bad experiences with physical therapy in the past, we understand. That’s why we created a different kind of care, one that respects both your body and your lived experience.
With tools like Flometrics™ and trauma-informed guidance, we help you rebuild trust in your body, one movement at a time.
You deserve support that adapts to your reality, not the other way around.
Let’s Work Together
Whether you're just beginning your healing journey or restarting after a setback, we’re here to help you move forward, gently and safely.
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