POTS is a form of dysautonomia and a dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system (ANS). The ANS controls everything that is “automatic” – heart rate, breathing, digestion and blood pressure. POTS symptoms include abnormal increase in heart rate after sitting up or standing, lightheadedness, abdominal pain, and fainting. Conventional treatment typically involves medication, pressure garments and blood volume management via proper hydration and even IV fluids.

We focus on retraining the autonomic nervous system via breathing, postural and sensory reeducation. This allows the nervous system to become more regulated and centered, reducing feelings of lightheadedness, dizziness, nausea, and imbalance.