Doc Ashton

I’m a passionate Osteopath here to help you! I specialise in Hypermobility disorders and teaching

15/04/2026

I never used to acknowledge my own problems very much, it was never “that bad” … but here’s a little background

I missed nearly a year of school as a child due to asthma

I couldn’t pat a dog, be near a cat or a bird without blowing out into a full fledged allergic mess

I have had bladder infections (interstitial cystitis) multiple times, with no explanation

I would spend hours in the bathroom at parties pressing on my stomach to relieve the intense bloating pain I had

I couldn’t sleep due to the pain from chronic costochondritis from the constant inflammation

I was scared to eat on my wedding day in case “something” triggered my symptoms

The list… could go on…

12 months ago a friend in this EDS/HSD space helped me connect the dots. And I am so grateful.

I wanted to share a little about my own journey to get to where I am today with understanding my body, and using my own experience to help others.

There’s so much we don’t know about Mast Cells, MCAD and MCAS, but the research is continuing, and the connection with hEDS/HSD is becoming clearer.

For me, it’s been a learning process, one of patience and understanding for my own body. And, I can pat dogs! Happy 1st anniversary 🫶🏽 🫶🏽 comment MCAS if you’d like to get the questionnaire

If you can’t connect the issues, think connective tissues 🦓

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*this post is for information purposes only and is not medical advice. If you need help please speak to your trusted healthcare providers.

09/04/2026

I started this account 9 years ago that has evolved into a really beautiful community ❤️ if you’re here looking for education and support around hypermobility, EDS, HSD and the comorbidities that come with it in an authentic, creative way, then this is the place for you!

There’s a lot of new faces here 👋 so hello! I’m Dr. Ashton Wilson, I’m a business owner and an Osteopath located in Australia. I help hypermobile people get stronger. I run, I train in the gym, I spend time with my friends and I travel the world. I am also navigating my own health, existence and happiness through this journey of life, so thanks for being part of it!

I’m just one real person behind this account, and unfortunately I don’t have the time to reply to you all personally. I cannot offer medical advice via this platform, this is for information purposes only.

If you would like to better understand your own body, work towards your own goals and find long term management strategies customised for your needs, please book an appointment through the link in my bio.

❤️🫶🏽

08/04/2026

📷 The back end of this New Zealand adventure was filled with so many amazing memories.

We hiked 20km through Mt Tongariro ⛰️ the scenery was incredible, some of the craziest landscapes I’ve ever seen

We camped out on the family land with uncle in New Plymouth, seeing how he lives off the land so simply, it was really inspiring

Through a lot of research, we traced the Graham family history to Raglan, that was really special. We spent 2 hours in the Raglan museum learning all about the history that dated back five generations!

We finished our trip with 3 days in Hahei on the Coromandel Coast, which was just perfect.

One rainy day in Auckland and then we were on the plane heading back to Aus.

So many beautiful memories made, such a wonderful experience shared with my husbands and my mother in law. Aotearoa, I can’t wait to come back ❤️

I’m back home now for another three weeks before I’m heading off another family adventure to the UK 🇬🇧

24/03/2026

Last year after getting COVID I wasn’t able to run without my heart rate racing out of control.

I would feel dizzy, nauseous, faint… I wouldn’t sweat at all and I would be smashed by fatigue following higher intensity activities. These are just some of the symptoms of dysautonomia, that for me was triggered by a viral infection.

Last year I decided I was going to have to re-train my body and my systems how to run again. I registered for the Hobbiton Half Marathon in New Zealand and started the process.

I focused on monitoring my heart rate while training, during both running and strength, focusing on rest periods to keep my heart rate stable. I adapted routine modifications including compression garments to reduce swelling in my hypermobile tissues, electrolytes before running to increase blood volume and a visor to reduce over heating.

This week, I fly to New Zealand and get to run the race that helped me fall in love with running again.

We’re not crazy for wanting to do the things our hearts desire, we just have to learn how to do it in a body that works differently ❤️

I recognise everyone is unique, the spectrum of the 14 EDS subtypes, and particularly hEDS and HSD can look very different, I recognise levels of ability can vary.

Finding ways to work with your unique body is so important, and surrounding yourself with a healthcare team who truly understand this is just as important ❤️

I wanted to share my story, because it’s one I’m personally very proud of. I’ve worked hard to get to this point and I can’t wait to run 21km through the hills of Middle Earth in an elf costume on the weekend 💪🏽

19/03/2026

From ultra marathon, to barely being able to walk

After 18 months of dealing with heel pain and plantar fasciitis, having multiple scans, specialists, injections, orthotics and peptides, this hypermobile client has found their way to me. Our goal in the next month is to walk further than 200m.

Hypermobility can mean more movement through the midfoot, less passive stability, and higher load on the plantar fascia and heel over time.

That’s where foot strength becomes essential.

Not just stretching. Not just orthotics.

But building the capacity of the small muscles in the foot to actually support and control load.

Because your feet aren’t just along for the ride, they’re your foundation.

Stronger feet = better load distribution, less strain, and more resilient movement over time

Comment STRONG and I’ll send you the link to the foundational foot exercises I did with this client

*this is for information purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice

17/03/2026

Who put that there? 😅

If you’re hypermobile and constantly bumping into walls, doorframes, furniture… you’re not just “clumsy”

Proprioception (your body’s awareness of where it is in space) can be a little off when your connective tissue is more stretchy than it should be, which means judging distance, timing and positioning isn’t always spot on.

The good news? You can train proprioception with specific stability and balance exercises designed for hypermobile people, and it can improve.

Need help with your bendy body? You can now book with me in person and online! Head to the link in my bio to find a spot for you!

*this is for information purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice.

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