InVisible

About InVisible

Making invisible illness, visible through story telling, education, and understanding. Dr Ashton Wilson, business owner of Alpha Sports Medicine, experienced Osteopath and hypermobility advocate uses her voice to shine the light on the conditions and illnesses that are commonly misunderstood. This podcast is platform to provide better understanding in the healthcare industry by hearing from experts and people with lived experience.

Publisher

Dr. Ashton Wilson (Osteopath/Business Owner/Advocate)

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

15 May 2024

Latest episode

28 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

28 episodes in the feed.

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   28 Aug 2026

   28. Hypermobility, safety and the integral movement method with Movement Therapist Jeannie Di Bon

   In this episode of The Invisible Podcast, Dr. Ashton Wilson chats with Jeannie Di Bon, movement therapist, founder of The Zebra Club, and author of The Integral Movement Method for Hypermobility Management.Jeannie shares her personal journey with hypermobility and her 16+ years of working with the hypermobility community. They explore why traditional approaches to exercise don't always work for hypermobile bodies, the importance of nervous system safety, proprioception and stability, and how people can rebuild trust and connection with their bodies.In this episode, we discuss: Jeannie's journey from movement therapist to becoming a leading voice in hypermobility management. How she discovered that she herself had hypermobile EDS after decades of unexplained symptoms. The development of her Integral Movement Method and the six principles behind it. Why safety needs to come before stability and strength. How chronic pain and repeated injuries can affect a person's trust and relationship with their body. The role of breath, relaxation and nervous system regulation in movement. Why hypermobile people may benefit from starting with smaller ranges of movement and slower exercises. The connection between proprioception, stability, breath and body awareness. Why "just get stronger" isn't always helpful advice for someone with hypermobility. Why strength training can be beneficial, but needs to be introduced gradually and appropriately. Jeannie's experience presenting at the EDS Global Learning Conference in Dallas. The importance of patient innovation and lived experience in shaping healthcare. The upcoming changes to EDS diagnostic criteria discussed in the episode. Why movement "snacks" can be useful when spending long periods sitting. Whether ITB issues are related to hypermobility and why looking at the whole body matters. Why Jeannie doesn't recommend foam rolling the ITB for her hypermobile clients. Whether Pilates is the best form of exercise for hypermobile people. Advice for practitioners who want to work with hypermobile clients. Why practitioners don't need to be hypermobile themselves to support this community. The importance of empathy, curiosity and actually listening to patients. Jeannie's 3 Key Takeaways1. Don't give up hope. Regardless of your age, ability or current capacity, there is always something that can be done.2. Listen to your body. If something doesn't feel right or an exercise continually causes pain without progress, it's okay to question it and try something different.3. Trust your gut. You know your body better than anyone else. Don't be afraid to advocate for yourself or find another practitioner if you don't feel heard.Jeannie's Life-Changing HackLearning to rest without guilt.Jeannie explains that she used to constantly push herself to keep going, but has learned that rest needs to be intentionally built into her day so she can function at her best.A Message to Her Younger Self "Everything's going to be okay in the end." After growing up being told she was a hypochondriac and an attention seeker, Jeannie wishes she could have trusted herself more and known that her experiences were real.What Jeannie Wants to See Change in HealthcareMore education about connective tissue disorders in medical and physiotherapy training.Rather than having EDS and connective tissue disorders reduced to a brief mention in a lecture, Jeannie hopes future healthcare professionals will graduate with a genuine understanding of how these conditions can affect multiple systems throughout the body.About Jeannie Di BonJeannie Di Bon is a movement therapist specialising in hypermobility and EDS. She is the founder of The Zebra Club and creator of the Integral Movement Method, which focuses on helping people with hypermobility develop safety, stability, strength and greater awareness of their bodies.She is also the author of The Integral Movement Method for Hypermobility Management.Find JeannieWebsite: jeanniedibon.co

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   24 Aug 2026

   Hypermobility, Women's Health and Manual Therapy with Chiropractor Dr Kai Taylor

   In this episode of The Invisible Podcast, Dr. Ashton Wilson chats with chiropractor Dr. Kai Taylor from Perth, Western Australia, about hypermobility, invisible illness, women’s health, and the often-overlooked connections between conditions such as hypermobility, endometriosis, POTS, MCAS, and ADHD.Dr. Kai shares her own journey from experiencing unexplained symptoms as a child to being diagnosed with endometriosis and ADHD, and eventually discovering the broader connections between her symptoms and hypermobility. She also explains how her personal experiences shaped her work with hypermobile patients.In this episode, they discuss: Dr. Kai’s personal journey with hypermobility and how her childhood symptoms eventually connected with later diagnoses. The relationship between hypermobility, endometriosis, pelvic pain and other conditions affecting women. Why severe period pain should not simply be dismissed as “normal.” The emerging research around endometriosis, hypermobility and mast cell activation. The importance of recognising patterns and connections between seemingly unrelated symptoms. Why allied health practitioners can play an important role in screening, identifying red flags and referring patients for further investigation. How Dr. Kai approaches treating hypermobile patients within shorter chiropractic appointments. The role of screening questionnaires and medical history in identifying conditions such as POTS, MCAS, ADHD and hypermobility. When adjustments and manual therapy may—or may not—be appropriate for hypermobile patients. The importance of consent, clinical reasoning and being able to justify every treatment decision. Why exercises, lifestyle advice and patient education are essential alongside hands-on treatment. The danger of relying solely on adjustments or manual therapy to manage hypermobility. How practitioners can move beyond their “hands-on” skills and recognise the value of their knowledge, guidance and referrals. The importance of advocating for yourself when symptoms are severe, persistent or dismissed. Why greater awareness of hypermobility and related conditions is needed across healthcare. Dr. Kai’s Top 3 Takeaways1. Common does not equal normal.Period pain, debilitating headaches, fatigue and other symptoms may be common, but that doesn't automatically make them normal. Severe or life-disrupting symptoms deserve investigation.2. Allied health practitioners have an important role.Practitioners don't need to diagnose every condition themselves. Being aware of the signs, asking the right questions, screening appropriately and referring patients when needed can make a significant difference.3. Advocate for yourself.If you're experiencing severe pelvic pain, debilitating periods, widespread body aches or other symptoms that don't feel right, don't simply accept them as something you have to live with. Seek further investigation and learn more about your own body.A Practical Hack: Schedule White SpaceDr. Kai shares one habit that changed her life: deliberately scheduling “white space” into her calendar.Rather than filling every available hour, she leaves time where she has no commitments and can decide what her body needs—whether that's resting, gardening, catching up on life or simply doing nothing.For people managing fatigue, ADHD, endometriosis or hypermobility, creating intentional space can support pacing and help reduce the pressure to constantly be “doing.”A Message to Her Younger SelfDr. Kai's message to her younger self is simple:Eventually, the dots will connect.Looking back at childhood symptoms, painful periods and other experiences, many things that once seemed unrelated began to make sense once she understood her diagnoses. Her journey ultimately shaped the practitioner she became.What Needs to Change in Healthcare?Dr. Kai hopes to see greater awareness and collaboration across healthcare.Rather than expecting one practitioner to know or treat everything, she believes p

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   6 Aug 2026

   26. Strength Training & The Hypermobile Body - with Dr Melissa Koehl (Physical Therapist)

   Strength Training for Hypermobility: Building Stability Without Burnout | Dr. Melissa KoehlEpisode SummaryCan strength training actually help a hypermobile body feel stronger, more stable, and less painful?In this episode of The Invisible Podcast, Dr. Ashton Wilson is joined by Dr. Melissa Koehl, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Pilates instructor, and hypermobility specialist, to explore one of the most important topics in hypermobility management—strength training.Together, they discuss why building strength is essential for people with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS), Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders (HSD), and symptomatic joint hypermobility, while also explaining why traditional fitness advice often doesn't work for this population.Dr. Melissa shares practical strategies for exercising safely, managing recovery, avoiding post-exertional crashes, and learning how to work with your body rather than against it.The conversation also covers the latest insights from the EDS Global Learning Conference, including exciting developments in understanding orthostatic intolerance and POTS.Whether you're newly diagnosed, living with chronic pain, or simply trying to find an exercise approach that actually works, this episode offers practical guidance grounded in both clinical expertise and lived experience.What You'll Learn in This Episode Why strength training is one of the most effective tools for managing hypermobility symptoms How muscle strength improves joint stability and protects hypermobile joints Why recovery matters more than the workout itself The biggest mistakes people make when starting strength training How to find your own exercise capacity without triggering symptom flares Why "more exercise" isn't always better for hypermobile bodies The importance of pacing and progressive overload How dysautonomia, POTS, and orthostatic intolerance impact exercise tolerance Why rest between sets is essential—not lazy Safe ways to include stretching without overstretching joints Simple programming strategies for beginners and intermediate exercisers How compression garments can improve symptoms for people with orthostatic intolerance Practical recovery strategies to reduce post-exercise fatigue Key TakeawaysMeet your body where it is todayYour body's capacity changes from day to day. Instead of judging your workout by how you feel during exercise, evaluate how you feel over the following 24–48 hours.Start with less than you thinkOne of the biggest mistakes people make is doing too much, too soon. Beginning with around 50% of what you think you're capable of allows your body to adapt safely and reduces the risk of setbacks.Recovery is part of trainingStrength gains happen during recovery—not during the workout itself. Proper rest, nervous system regulation, hydration, pacing, and allowing your heart rate to recover between sets are all essential components of successful training.Highlights From This Episode Dr. Melissa's experience attending the EDS Global Learning Conference New research surrounding orthostatic intolerance and POTS Why many patients don't need a tilt table test to begin receiving treatment The emotional importance of clinicians believing patients' symptoms Melissa's personal journey from competitive gymnast to hypermobility specialist Why Pilates, strength training, and yoga each play different but complementary roles Understanding post-exertional malaise and exercise recovery Why consistency matters more than intensity How strength training differs for hypermobile individuals compared to the general population Questions AnsweredDoes stretching make hypermobility worse?Not necessarily. Stretching can still be beneficial when performed safely. Dynamic stretching, using props, and avoiding prolonged end-range positions can help protect joints while improving muscle flexibility.Why do my knees hurt during strength training?Knee pain isn't always caused by the knees themselves. Weakness or instabili

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