Supporting Kids with POTS, EDS, or Chronic Illness: How Gentle Care Can Help
💛 Living with a Body That Needs Extra Care
For children with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), Ehlers–Danlos Syndrome (EDS), or other chronic illnesses, daily life often comes with a long list of challenges—fatigue, pain, dizziness, sensory overload, or unpredictable “good” and “bad” days.
At Same Stars Wellness, we understand that managing a chronic condition isn’t just about treating symptoms—it’s about supporting the whole child and their family with care that’s safe, flexible, and respectful of their reality.
🌟 Why Gentle, Individualized Care Matters
Kids with POTS, EDS, or complex medical needs often have:
Heightened pain sensitivity or touch sensitivities
Joint instability and hypermobility
Fatigue that fluctuates daily
Nervous system dysregulation due to ongoing stress and discomfort
That’s why every appointment at Same Stars starts with listening first. We work at your child’s pace, adapt positions and techniques, and create an environment where they can truly rest and feel safe.
👐 How We Can Help
✔️ Pediatric Massage Therapy
Light, slow, and adaptive pressure to reduce pain, calm the nervous system, and support circulation—always tailored to the day’s symptoms.
✔️ Craniosacral Therapy (CST)
Gentle, non-invasive touch that supports regulation, eases muscle tension, and promotes deep relaxation without overloading the body.
✔️ Nervous System Regulation Tools
Strategies for breathing, positioning, and pacing to help kids manage stress and discomfort both in and out of the clinic.
✔️ Sensory-Friendly Environment
Quiet rooms, adjustable lighting, supportive bolsters, and permission for movement breaks help kids feel in control during care.
👩⚕️ Meet Your Gentle Care Team
Jennifer — Registered Massage Therapist specializing in pediatric massage and gentle craniosacral therapy. Jennifer adapts each appointment to meet the needs of children with complex conditions, creating a calm, supportive space where they feel safe, understood, and cared for—while helping families see real progress at home and school.
Sam — Registered Massage Therapist with a focus on supporting families navigating complex medical needs. Sam blends advanced massage techniques with a warm, practical approach, helping children feel at ease and giving parents strategies they can use beyond the clinic to support comfort, regulation, and daily routines.
✅ Care That Works With, Not Against, Your Child’s Needs
Whether your child needs relief from muscle pain, help regulating after a hospital stay, or just a calm place to land—we’re here to meet them exactly where they are.
👉 Book a gentle pediatric care appointment or contact us to learn more about our approach.
📚 Further Reading & Resources
POTS in Children and Adolescents – Dysautonomia International
Ehlers–Danlos Syndromes Overview – The Ehlers–Danlos Society
Alberta Children’s Hospital Complex Care Program
💛 Your child’s care should feel like it’s built for them—because it is.
