Shows
the Mountain Echo"It's CARNIVAL TIME in TENNESSEE!" LMS Fall Carnival promises to uphold this sacred tradition in our community"Many hands make for light work" " It runs like a well-oiled machine"The HUGE TEAM EFFORT ...Laura Cleary, Lindsey Whittaker and Melissa Koehl share about what parents and all folks planning to attend this great fall event on Lookout can expect. All three are moms of little ones at the school and they are super busy working towards a truly fun, well-organized and memorable event for everyone. They are QUICK to point out that it is a TEAM effort with everyone -around 75 this year - w...
2025-09-2315 min
Dear body, I’m listeningPacing 101— Stop the Boom-Bust Cycle Before It Stops You
"No one's handing out a gold star for the most depleted woman in the room… Rest now, rest every day, build that in. The rest is the healing aspect." —Donna Piper
Tired of feeling great one day, then totally wiped out the next? Maybe it’s not about trying harder but about finding a pace that actually works for you.
Donna’s been there—pushing through, crashing hard, and wondering what she was doing wrong. Now she’s all about helping folks with chronic stuff find a better way, using real-life tips and a lot of...
2025-09-1129 min
Dear body, I’m listeningGround Control for Bendy Bodies: How to Move Without Pain (Finally!) with Dr. Melissa Koehl"You have to give your body the time to repair between sessions and respect from a cellular perspective how much energy they can effectively produce on any given day." —Dr. Melissa Koehl
Why does exercise leave you in more pain—even when you're doing 'everything right’?
If you’re hypermobile, traditional fitness advice might be sabotaging your body instead of healing it. The truth? Bendy bodies need a whole new rulebook for movement—one that prioritizes stability over stretching and rest over reps.
Dr. Melissa Koehl is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Pil...
2025-08-0748 min
Every.Thing.After PodcastETA Ep. 20: Every.Thing.After ... Panther StyleIn this episode of the Every.Thing.After #Podcast, Rob talks with Al Rodis, Melissa Koehl and Dan Lutger of @pantherstylemusic , a #rockband out of #Chicago. Formed nearly 20 years ago, the band last year released its first #newmusic in more than 13 years, with a 4-track EP and the title single #Dynasty. Their sound is influenced by #bands as varied as #TheCult, #Fugazi, #ThePosies, #BigStar, #NewOrder and early #VanHalen, blending bright harmonies with thick distorted #guitars. The band members, who also include founding member Jeanne McClure, have been in other bands with incredibly original names, like #MaryTylerMorphine, #DyslexicApaches, #Reptoids, and #theLi...
2025-07-0941 min
The Body Nerd ShowLiving with Hypermobility with Dr. Melissa Koehl, PT, DPTWhat if your flexibility is actually causing your pain? Hypermobility is more than just being bendy - it's a connective tissue condition that can affect your joints, your gut, your nervous system, and more. I just thought it was totally normal to be able to hyperextended my knees 🙊 In this episode of The Body Nerd Show, I'm joined by physical therapist and movement specialist Dr. Melissa Koehl, who shares her personal and professional experience with hypermobility. From a career-ending injury as a competitive gymnast to developing her own method for managing pai...
2025-04-1038 min
Zebra Talks: Living Your Best Bendy LifeNavigating Hypermobility and Fibromyalgia with Dr. Melissa KoehlIn this episode of Zebra Talks, host Dr. Libby Hinsley welcomes Dr. Melissa Koehl to discuss her journey with Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and how it has shaped her career in physical therapy.
Melissa shares her personal struggles with diagnosis, the importance of recognizing hypermobility in the context of fibromyalgia, and the intersection of these conditions with other systemic issues like dysautonomia and mast cell activation syndrome. She also discusses the significance of personalized exercise programs, gut health, and the holistic approaches necessary to manage these complex conditions effectively.
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2025-01-1339 minZebra Talks: Living Your Best Bendy LifeNavigating Hypermobility and Fibromyalgia with Dr. Melissa KoehlIn this episode of Zebra Talks, host Dr. Libby Hinsley welcomes Dr. Melissa Koehl to discuss her journey with Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and how it has shaped her career in physical therapy.
Melissa shares her personal struggles with diagnosis, the importance of recognizing hypermobility in the context of fibromyalgia, and the intersection of these conditions with other systemic issues like dysautonomia and mast cell activation syndrome. She also discusses the significance of personalized exercise programs, gut health, and the holistic approaches necessary to manage these complex conditions effectively.
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2025-01-1339 min
The Modern Day NaturopathEpisode 6 | Unlocking the Mysteries of Hypermobility and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome w/ Dr. Melissa KoehlIn this enlightening episode of The Modern Day Naturopath, Dr. Susan Cucchiara welcomes Dr. Melissa Koehl, a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Pilates instructor specializing in hypermobility with over 20 years of experience. Together, they dive deep into understanding hypermobility and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), exploring their differences and overlapping symptoms.
Dr. Koehl shares insights into the co-conditions often seen with these disorders, including Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS). They also discuss effective pain-relieving techniques, strategies for improving gut motility, and the importance of gut testing for individuals navigating these conditions.
Dr. Koehl combines her clinical...
2024-12-121h 07
Science of Slink: The Evidence Based Pole Podcast with Dr. Rosy BoaHypermobility & Pole Dance with Dr. Melissa KoehlWelcome back pole dancers to Science of Slink! Today we have a guest I’m very excited for, Dr. Melissa Koehl, a DPT and Pilates Instructor - Specialist in Hypermobility, EDS/HSD, POTS, MCAS and co. This episode is packed with valuable insights into hypermobility and its unique challenges, especially for dancers like those in the pole dance community. Dr. Melissa Koehl's personal experience with hypermobility and her professional expertise bring a deep, nuanced perspective to understanding conditions like Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), dysautonomia, and mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS). The discussion on the "trifecta" and how hypermobility can lead to...
2024-09-2047 min
Hypermobility Happy Hour61 - Dr. Melissa Koehl (PT) on Treating the Full Spectrum of HypermobilityOn this episode, Kerry interviews Dr. Melissa Koehl, a physical therapist diagnosed with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. Dr. Melissa was a competitive level 10 gymnast in her earlier years and ended up incurring a number of injuries including a career-ending stress fracture to her lower back. Dr. Melissa created her own ChimeraFit method that combines elements of Pilates, Yoga, strength, and balance work. She has been teaching her method to others with hypermobility, arthritis, and joint pain for over 20 years. She also has a great instagram page with lots of content about different movement approaches for people at many places on the...
2022-12-111h 12