Overcoming Pain in EDS: Building Stronger Bodies with Whealth Founders Katie & Andrew Dettelbach (Ep 108)

In a podcast episode of Bendy Bodies, Dr. Linda Bluestein engages with Katie and Andrew Dettelbach, co-founders of Whealth, a program tailored for individuals with hypermobility and chronic pain, particularly those with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS). The episode highlights their personal stories, revealing struggles with pain and injuries due to hypermobility, and the process of developing a holistic approach for managing these conditions. Emphasizing movement and strength training, they advocate for a personalized approach to exercise, listening to one's body, and maintaining self-compassion. Katie offers insights from her background as a critical care nurse, whereas Andrew shares his journey overcoming chronic pain with kinesiology techniques. They also stress the importance of a supportive and informed community through their program, which provides exercises, nutritional advice, and stress management strategies, ensuring a comprehensive approach to health.