May 28, 2025

Ep.243 'A Therapist’s Guide To Hypermobility’ - Reflection with Jessica Janneman

50 minutes

In the ninth of our 'Reflection Series', host Matt Phillips is joined by clinical massage therapist Jessica Janneman of Ease Therapies, who reflects on Ep.222 'A Therapist’s Guide To Hypermobility ‘ that was recorded in December 2024 last year with special guest Bonnie Southgate.

Jessica shares her personal journey and that of her daughter, with hypermobility and Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS). She discusses the challenges it has brought, and how her own experience has informed her clinical massage practice. The episode emphasizes the lack of information out there regarding heritable connective tissue disorders, and the continued misdiagnosis that, in the case of Jessica, caused fourty years to pass before she it was finally recognised. Jessica explains the crucial role of massage therapists in understanding and supporting clients with connective tissue disorders, and their potential to truly empower and transform lives.

Chapter Markers

00:00:00 - Welcome to The Sports Therapy Association Podcast

00:03:56 - Introducing guest cinician Jessica Yanneman

00:05:45 - Reflecting on Episode 222 with Bonnie Southgate

00:08:46 - Jessica’s Journey with Hypermobility & Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS)

00:13:18 - Importance of Massage Therapy for patients with Connective Tissue Disorders

00:20:14 - Understanding Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) and Symptoms

00:26:53 - The Role of Therapists in Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS)

00:33:33 - Client Relationships and Communication

00:43:51 - Challenges and Strategies for Therapists

00:45:04 - Closing Thoughts and Resources for Hypermobility & Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS)

00:49:17 - Next Episode Preview

Useful Links

Ep.222 'A Therapist’s Guide To Hypermobility’ with special guest Bonnie Southgate

Ep.41 'Understanding Hypermobility' with special guest Bonnie Southgate

SEDS Connective Website

SEDS Connective on Instagram

Dr Jessica Eccles on Instagram

Jessica Yanneman Website

Jessica Yanneman on Instagram

The Hands On Hub & STA Conference

The STA South West Conference is taking place on September 20th & 21st in Exmouth, in collaboration with The ST School’s Hands On Hub. Tickets are now on sale at The ST School Website.

This will be a brand new style of CPD Conference, designed to kickstart the future of Healthcare Education. There’s a full day of presentations, workshops and practical sessions on the Saturday, a social buffet on the Saturday night, then a half day on Sunday including opportunities to reflect in groups on what you have learnt, plan together how the content will actually you’re your practice evolve.

There’s an Early Bird ticket til the end of June AND a discount code for STA members which can be found on the STA Members page.

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