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

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. 

Would YOU like to be a 'Reflection' guest on the podcast?
If you would like to come on the show to chat about a past episode of the podcast, contact host Matt Phillips on social media, or email matt@thesta.co.uk. You will l need a pc or laptop (not your phone), with a quality internet connection (ethernet cable plugged directly into modem is best), and obviously webcam and mic. 

Questions?
Email: matt@thesta.co.uk