A to Zebra Health LLC

04/01/2026

As a medical provider and business owner (in Texas), I want all of my patients to know that you are seen, loved, supported, and fought for. Today is not just about visibility- it is about the rest of us showing up to to squelch the hate, and fight for decency, love, and the inherent worth and dignity of all humans. You don’t have to understand all the nuances of gender identity to just believe that last part, right?

02/06/2026

Last summer at the Fascia Research Congress, I learned about the “hands-off bodywork” program, MELT. I decided to take a leap and enrolled in the training to offer some self-myofascial support for my patients.

Fast-forward six months, and I’m now a certified Hand & Foot therapy instructor of the MELT Method. I love how the focused method helps hands and feet feel better, but also leads to systemic improvements with less pain and more hydrated fascia by helping lymphatic flow, rebalancing the neural-fascial systems, and more.

Stay tuned for more info! …and if you were on the fence about membership, NOW is the time to take the plunge and make your HSA dollars work for you!

02/03/2026

Checking in on my walk! I thought I would try to improve my footprint here and connect more about what I’m working on, and what’s on my mind. Today, I’m out walking my little Aussie Doxie, Lucy, and listening to some of my favorite Minnesota hip hop from way back in my college days. I went to college in the Twin Cities, so my heart is with Minnesota, always.

11/05/2025

TLDW summary: Hi! It's Katie, the advanced practice nurse (Clinical Nurse Specialist) behind the specialty practice for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome in Austin, Tx. I'm thinking outside the box, trying to make an integrative approach to healthcare more accessible to more people.
Inspired in part by James Maskell's book, Community Cure, I am starting office hours today for my patients who have joined the A to Zebra Membership. I created an offering for folks who were looking for monthly check-ins to stay on track (or to try to get everything on track). The membership includes a discounted hourly rate, quarterly webinars, bigger supplement discount, and now these office hours. Today starts the first of the twice a month lunchtime Office Hours, where patients can jump on a standing video link to join me and other members. I will be available for questions, medication adjustments, research requests, or just mindful art journaling and sharing space. Or, as I told my patients, if no one else hops on, you can have an extra hour with me! I'm not sure how it will go, but l'm excited about shaking up healthcare a little to see how we can improve on this dumpster fire- I mean- system. I can foresee bringing in lunch and learn colleagues in the future, scheduling relaxation activities... my brain is brimming with ideas! What do you think- would you come to a group session with your provider if it was offered for your condition?

08/12/2025

First full day of the Fascia Research Congress! I am proud of myself for practicing what I preach (🎤All my dysautonomia girls put your feet in the air like you just don’t care!🎶) …usually I would gaslight myself into staying for every single session (missing one twenty five minute session was totally worth it). Also, there are international superstars in the fascia world that are just incredible real humans. (I may have just had a brilliant little side chat with Dr. Schliep in the hotel lounge about whether our heightened interoception might prompt more concern for tachycardia🥰). I am feeling especially grateful for the opportunity to come out here, and proud of my little fledgling practice trying to overcome challenges along the way.

08/05/2025

10 more days!! I can’t wait to immerse myself in all things Fascia and find ways to improve the care I can offer back home to my hypermobile Ehlers Danlos patients.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱’𝘀 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 & 𝗟𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗙𝗮𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗔𝗹𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲!

The countdown is ON!

Only 10 days left until the groundbreaking 𝟳𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗮𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀

This historic event sold out 2 weeks ago but due to 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱,, we’ve worked with the venue to secure 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆! A few last-minute tickets have just been released but 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆’𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁!

The 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲 is also now up on our website home page.

If you’ve been on the fence, now’s your last chance to join!

Click to register: https://www.frscongress.org/registration

06/18/2025

For all my fellow providers who are interested in expanding their knowledge of Ehlers Danlos syndrome and the connected conditions like dysautonomia and mast cell dysfunction, sign up for this fantastic case based CME. It’s weekly for six weeks and very reasonably priced. My only complaint is there is a two step time limited process for actually getting the cme and my ADHD brain likes to self-sabotage. It’s so good, I might just do it again this year now that 100% of my patients are EDS or HSD!

Edited to add: especially for my nurse colleagues who might be looking for a great side gig in the next 6ish months!

⚕️Now Open: EDS ECHO Clinicians North America!

The EDS ECHO Clinicians North America program is open to applicants starting on September 25.

The program is divided into two thematic modules: “EDS and HSD Diagnosis, Pain and MSK Management” and “EDS and HSD Comorbidities and Related Complications.” Each session is 1 hour and 30 minutes long and is led by Dr. Clair Francomano from Indianapolis, USA.⁠

CME/CEU/CE credits are available to healthcare professionals. Credits are awarded at 1 per 60 minutes of live session activity.⁠

View the program schedule and apply here: https://www.ehlers-danlos.com/eds-echo-clinicians-north-america-registration/

05/19/2025

This may feel misleading, because “getting a diagnosis” is rarely one step. May is Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome awareness month, so it is especially fitting to share that on average, it can take about 10 years for a diagnosis since the onset of symptoms.

But NOW, it IS that easy (for my Texas and Colorado peeps) with A to Zebra Health! No waitlist! We offer telemedicine options for diagnosis and management of all the EDS related things (and more!). Head over to my website to sign up for a free discovery call: www.atozebrahealth.com

05/07/2025

Sunday night was something special! In honor of May being Ehlers-Danlos syndrome awareness month, my friend (and collaborator/colleague) Christie Calm spearheaded a private showing of Complicated, a heart-wrenching documentary following a group of kids with serious complications related to their EDS.

Christi Henrichs Kirshbaum brought goodie bags with info and treats, and I added some electrolyte samples. We enjoyed conversation amongst fellow zebras and people who care for them, and excited talks of collaboration with all the providers in the room. Special shoutout to Jonathan Parr () and Dr. Stephanie Hahn, DPT (Longevity PT & Pilates) for happily talking shop with me!

Despite the heavy subject, this movie and screening event offered us all community connection proving we aren’t alone and validation that yes, somedays it is that hard.

Tonight, I am reflecting on last night’s somber validation and holding space for all the families who shared moments about the absolute hardest things. I am also brimming with excitement and hope- because AtoZebra Health is changing the way we care for EDS in central Texas- more to come soon!!

04/22/2025

sevolkerance I rediscovered this old favorite song by Eyedea from the early 2000s, “How Much Do You Pay?” Back when I was still figuring myself out, and about to start graduate school. Now I’m working to do more than “just make money and die”, instead I’m making sure that my job matters.
My uncle sent me this quote last week, and l’ve been contemplating how to convey all the changes in my world right now. Thanks for holding space with me!

09/29/2024

…and then go find an EDS knowledgeable provider at A to Zebra Health. Book now with Katie Volkers, APRN, the Zebra NP 🤩

09/29/2024

...and then find a provider who will be your medical home at A to Zebra Health LLC! Book an appointment with Katie Volkers, APRN now: https://app.elationemr.com/book/atozebrahealth/discovery-call