Frequently Asked Questions

Hypermobility MD accepts a very small number of patients, and you can join the waiting list by completing the intake form on the Services page. Dr. Bluestein and Rebecca are accepting new clients for EduCoaching through Bendy Bodies, LLC.

Current patients are evaluated at each visit and prescribed a comprehensive treatment plan which may include medications, supplements, physical therapy, and occupational therapy. Laboratory studies and imaging will be ordered where medically indicated. When appropriate, Dr. Bluestein also provides referrals to appropriate specialists.

We offer three session options to fit different needs:

Gold Package (Least Complex)

• Designed for a single, specific, limited health concern
• Typically 90 minutes for the first appointment and 25 minutes for follow-up

Platinum Package (Moderately Complex)

• Designed for patients who need a comprehensive review or have multiple related concerns
• Typically 150 minutes for the first appointment and 50 minutes for follow-up

Diamond Package (Most Complex)

• Comprehensive evaluations, extensive assessments, or complex medical histories
• Recommended for most patients with EDS, HSD, POTS, and MCAS
• Typically 210 minutes for the first appointment and 90 minutes for follow-up

Full pricing and package details are in our pricing and packages document. More information is also available on the patient portal and in our office policies and procedures.

The complete policies and procedures for our medical services can be found here.

New patient appointments are offered as one of three packages, selected to match the complexity of your medical history. Each package includes one follow-up visit, which must be scheduled within 2 months of the initial appointment.

• Gold: single, discrete medical issue. 90-minute initial visit, 25-minute follow-up. $1,800
• Platinum: 2–3 straightforward medical issues. 150-minute initial visit, 50-minute follow-up. $2,500
• Diamond: complex medical issue(s). 210-minute initial visit, 90-minute follow-up. $3,000

The first appointment must be in person in Wisconsin or Colorado. Full details are in our pricing and packages document.

• 25 minutes: for very limited issues, $350
• 50 minutes: standard follow-up, $600
• 105 minutes: recommended for multiple or complex topics, $900

Most follow-ups are scheduled every 1–3 months. To remain an active patient, you must be seen in person at least once every 12 months.

EduCoaching is a unique process developed by Dr. Bluestein that combines personalized information with one-on-one coaching. All sessions are live, interactive video calls with Dr. Bluestein or Rebecca Gluck, PA-C, available worldwide through Bendy Bodies, LLC.

Through EduCoaching, you have the opportunity to meet with an expert in your condition and receive personalized information and guidance to better understand what you are experiencing. Sessions help you understand complex medical information, strengthen self-advocacy skills, and navigate healthcare settings more effectively. The Bendy Bodies team supports you in working with your own medical providers, and provides guidance around health, lifestyle, and emotional aspects of living with these conditions along with practical strategies to improve quality of life.

Coaching services are for educational and informational purposes only and do not take the place of medical care. Prescriptions and lab work/imaging cannot be ordered in this setting.

EduCoaching is for individuals who are navigating complex health challenges and want a better understanding of their symptoms, diagnoses, and care options. It is designed to help people who:

• Have hypermobility, Ehlers-Danlos syndromes, or related conditions
• Experience chronic pain, fatigue, or headaches that have been difficult to fully explain or manage
• Have dysautonomia (including POTS), mast cell disorders (including MCAS, mast cell activation syndrome), or gastrointestinal symptoms
• Are working through multiple or overlapping diagnoses
• Feel overwhelmed by medical information or uncertain about next steps in their care
• Want support understanding test results, treatment options, or medications
• Are seeking guidance to better communicate and coordinate with their healthcare team

EduCoaching is educational and supportive in nature and is not a substitute for medical care, diagnosis, or treatment.

Bronze (20 minutes): Personalized one-on-one coaching focused on a single issue.

Silver (45 minutes)

• Detailed review of 2–3 issues
• Review of up to 10 pages of medical records
• Discount code for supplements

Gold (100 minutes)

• Review of complex, multi-system problems
• Review of up to 30 pages of medical records
• Complimentary follow-up call (up to 15 minutes) within 30 days
• Custom handouts designed by Dr. Bluestein

Platinum (100 minutes)

• Peer-to-peer consultation with your primary care provider (up to 15 minutes)
• Access to Dr. Bluestein's trusted resources

EduCoaching is offered in four session levels (Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum) through Bendy Bodies, LLC. Current rates and availability are listed in the coaching portal. Full details on what each session includes are in our coaching policies and procedures.

The complete policies and procedures for our coaching services can be found here.

Professional mentorship is designed for healthcare providers, coaches, and movement professionals who work with individuals navigating complex conditions like EDS, HSD, POTS, MCAS, chronic pain, and more. Whether you're early in your career or an experienced professional looking for a fresh perspective, these sessions offer a supportive space to gain clarity, deepen your knowledge, and elevate your practice.

Clinical mentorship topics:

• Diagnosing and managing EDS and HSD
• Navigating complex comorbidities (POTS, MCAS, CCI, etc.)
• Improving patient care in under-recognized conditions

Business mentorship topics:

• Building a niche, mission-driven practice
• Ethical entrepreneurship and sustainable growth
• Finding balance in a high-demand field

Each session is tailored to your needs. You can bring a challenging patient case, questions about treatment planning, help interpreting symptoms or lab results, concerns about scope of practice, or guidance on growing your practice.

No. Professional mentoring is not a substitute for medical advice or patient care. These sessions are intended for educational and professional development purposes only. Dr. Bluestein does not provide direct clinical recommendations for patients who are not under her medical care.

Sessions can be 20, 50, or 80 minutes and are held on the coaching platform, Jane. You can book directly through the coaching portal, where you'll also find available time slots and payment details.

Absolutely. While a single session can be incredibly valuable, some professionals prefer ongoing mentorship. You're welcome to book sessions as needed, or select a package for longer-term support.

Mentorship sessions are 20, 50, or 80 minutes. Current rates and availability are listed in the coaching portal.

Dr. Bluestein consults on cases involving Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes, Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), and related conditions. These are exactly the diagnoses most likely to be misdiagnosed, dismissed, or poorly managed by generalist clinicians, and they are her exclusive area of clinical practice.

She consults on a wide range of medical-legal matters, including personal injury cases, disability cases, divorce and family law matters, complex medical causation questions, delayed or missed diagnoses, perioperative complications, chronic pain, dysautonomia, mast cell disorders, and cases involving medically complex patients with connective tissue disorders.

Dr. Bluestein provides independent medical expert services for both plaintiffs and defendants. Her opinions are grounded in current clinical evidence and specialist experience, not in advocacy for either side.

• Medical record review
• Written expert opinions and reports
• Deposition testimony
• Trial testimony
• Case strategy consultation regarding EDS, HSD, MCAS, POTS, and related conditions

Hypermobility-related conditions involve overlapping musculoskeletal, autonomic, mast cell, and connective tissue findings that generalist experts often misinterpret or oversimplify. Dr. Bluestein is one of the few physicians in the United States who specializes exclusively in these conditions, which allows her to evaluate causation, prognosis, and standard-of-care questions with depth that generalist experts cannot replicate.

Please reach out through the contact form and select Medico-Legal Consulting. Include a brief description of the case and the type of services you are seeking (record review, written opinion, deposition, trial). A member of the team will follow up with rate information and availability.

Medico-legal rates depend on the type of engagement (record review, written opinion, deposition, or trial testimony) and the scope of the case. Please contact us with a brief description of the matter for a custom quote.