Living with hypermobility or chronic pain?

We’ll help you build functional foundations and find sustainable solutions—for less pain and a healthier, more resilient life.

At Mermaid Well, we understand chronic pain because we've been there too. Dr. Kendra was in physical therapy school when she was diagnosed with Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS), a genetic connective tissue disorder. She finally had an answer to years of chronic pain and recurrent injuries. She discovered the water and had freedom to move (pain-free too!) This gave her hope and Dr. Kendra went on to specialize in Aquatic Physical Therapy where she could live out her mermaid dreams! Movement in the water was great, but we don't live in water (even though Dr. Kendra totally wishes we could!) She enrolled in a research study for EDS and did Pilates with Jeannie Di Bon. After a couple months, she started to feel strong in her body again. She started a gluten-free diet for her Celiac disease and endometriosis and started to feel like she had better digestive health. She started using HeartMath® for her Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) and began to have more clarity, energy, and peace. 

 

Putting the pieces together, it wasn't just about getting stronger physically or eating better, it was about having a strong mind too. Effective treatments for chronic pain must target the mind, body, and your habits!

 

What started out as personal research and lifestyle experiments turned into creating long-term solutions for her patients! Now, Dr. Kendra offers unique treatment options to meet you where you are and help you on your journey. 

Certified in Finding Functional Foundations

Dr. Kendra is proud to be certified in Finding Functional Foundations™ (FFF), a specialized physical therapy treatment approach developed by Susan Chalela, PT. This approach uses principles of neuroplasticity to retrain alignment and stability in people with hypermobility. 

Why It Works

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Neuroplasticity

FFF training provides a comprehensive neuroplasticity-based approach to treating alignment and movement dysfunctions. Retraining neuromotor control addresses the fundamental problem of joint instability.
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Functional

FFF shows how a functional foundation creates functional alignment, which creates functional movement and function. FFF integrates body awareness and self-assessment directly to function. The FFF approach empowers patients to optimize whole-body function.
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Holistic

FFF uses a kinesiopathological approach, identifying dysfunctional alignment and movement (kinesiology) that leads to pain and pathology. This holistic strategy helps people learn to use their bodies in ways that optimize function while avoiding pain and injury. This improves long-term management more than addressing individual symptoms using a ‘whack-a-mole’ approach.
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Biofeedback

FFF emphasizes biofeedback training to produce neuroplastic changes that allow people to gain confidence in their alignment and movement. Current research shows that incorporating biofeedback into motor control training improves outcomes.
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Evidence Based

FFF is firmly based upon evidence-based practice principles of neuroplasticity, biofeedback, and postural training.

Pricing

Hypermobility (HSD/EDS) Initial Evaluation - $200

Physical Therapy Follow-Up Treatment - $150

Holistic Pain Care Wellness Program - $750

Testimonials

What others have to say.
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“I believe this is the new gold standard for physical therapy treatment for hypermobility. The Finding Functional Foundations approach has been transformational for my patients and even for me as a provider living with Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. This approach gives us a roadmap to develop lasting movement patterns that support function, reduce flare-ups, and promote long-term resilience.” ~Dr. Kendra Lucas

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"For the first time in 10 years of being chronically ill, quickly deteriorating within the last 4 years, I was validated without having to fight for it. I could have happy cried for an hour straight solely because of the relief I felt. She made me feel undeniably safe and comfortable. Because of Dr. Lucas, I feel I have a fighting chance at gaining my life and myself back. I trust her with my future, which is, without question, an absolute first for me. I can’t wait to get started." ~Patient

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