[Wendy 4 Therapy](https://www.wendy4therapy.com/) Wendy Wagner is a physical therapist specializing in [[Hypermobility|HSD]], [[Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome|POTS]], and [[Histamine Intolerance Overview]]. She is licensed in Illinois. She is located around the Chicago area. Virtual visits are available to Illinois residents. She has helped patients get in to see [[Fraser Henderson, MD]] for neurosurgical evaluation. She will give a plan to be carried out by other providers. Her fees, according to word of mouth, are as follows: $250 for an informal consult $450 for an informal consult with note $750 for a full consult > [!LINK] Link > [Wendy 4 Therapy](https://www.wendy4therapy.com/) ## Meeting with Wendy 1/21/25 - Why does pressure on back of neck increase symptom severity in some patients? - Short of surgery, how I treat these patients? - If surgery is needed, how do I know and how do I refer? - What PT info can I give? - Help with patient having seizure/AMS episodes improved with C-collar. On wait list but needs urgent help. - Is manual therapy and dry needling safe? Bendy Bodys podcast - 10 episodes ago **Susan Chalela** in SC is a PT who mentored Wendy also sees patients via telehealth, works with Dr. Patel Holly Gillman in Michigan Harris angle The radiologists know how to read these upright MRIs in the 3 upright MRIs in IL/IN "Please use EDS CCI protocol" PT in South Bend - - Upright MRI - Go to full end range motion - Avoid positions that trigger symptoms - Supported alignment - Avoid cervical flexion - C-collar only when in car or in exacerbation **PT protocols** Zebra club Ground control Supine Pilates-type exercises to strengthen pelvis Melissa with chimera-health.com/GroundControl starts in March 2025 Anything that triggers a red flag symptoms is bad "My way out of pain is strengthening" The movers are acting as stabilizers Join EDS Echo X-ray is helpful but $1000 Brianna Cardenas in Healed and Empowered - is a radiology PA helping diagnose UCI Brianna will provide an amazing report for about $350. Dr. Henderson will do a telehealth visit for about $1300. If very tender to back of neck probably means there is rotational instability CerviPedic Neck Relief Back Neck Helper Sees a new patient every Friday morning. She would be happy to have me come shadow. Come at 9:30 and leave by 12. Wendy's prices: $250 - no note $450 - note $750 - full consult Fax (630) 428-3022