Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Explained For Bodywork

In this episode, I reflect on a session I had as a newbie therapist that defined how I approach understanding anatomy - specifically Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome - today. This one delves into what we need to know about EDS and bodywork, explores what we can do that is meaningfully helpful in our work, and why lessons learned from early mistakes are a good thing.

 

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