Sae Smyrl PT

01/04/2026

Dropped off the forever litter here. You can do so today until 4 PM and if you miss it, go to the website to find the next opportunity and location. 

01/01/2026

In the Bendy AND Strong courses,
The ULTIMATE GOALS and BENEFITS of our work together include:
Gaining a good understanding of why our body feels and behaves as it does, and how to best care for it throughout life.
Learning and sharing resources on hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) and hypermobile spectrum disorder (HSD) - diagnoses for bendy bodies.
How to reduce or prevent recurrent injuries, flare ups, pain, fatigue, and progressive strength loss.
This is achieved through:
Replacing "problematic" habits with "better" ones,
Using appropriate muscles for support and movement, instead of substituting with others that are unable to do the job efficiently.
Reducing stress to ligaments and joint capsules (the seatbelts), by using muscles and tendons (the "brakes"),

And it provides a foundation for continued strengthening to the level or activity type needed for achieving your personal goals.

You may proceed to heavy lifting, strenuous yard work, artistic dance, yoga hand balances, or just be better prepared for the unexpected activities and tasks, pushes, pulls, or lifts that Life brings to you!

Call now to connect with business.

12/22/2025

Whoo-hoo!
I had a GREAT group of 8 participants for the FIRST edition of "Safe and Smart Strengthening for Bendy Bodies" 5-Week Course, held at Studio 505 Sylva.

It was what people were wanting and needing, in order to better understand their hypermobile bodies, and to feel like they could exercise and do their daily lives with more confidence.

Some said that it was good to be in a room with other Bendy Bodies, hearing about their similar challenges and stories.

It was such a hit, that we are going to do another course to build on what folks have learned. If you, or anyone you know, would like to try to make the next series, starting in January, follow or share this link to express interest !

Please click the link to complete this form.

12/22/2025

Bear with me folks… My website is down and under renovation.

12/09/2025

10 minute video from a Neurosurgeon with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, explaining ONE possible condition affecting those with hEDS, Craniocervical Instability. I appreciate her explanation and view, except for ONE notion. It's about the safety of Bendy people practicing yoga. Libby Hinsley PT addresses this SO skillfully in her book Yoga for Bendy People. Also, know that in PT school, we did not learn much at all about EDS, so not ALL PTs are able to help hypermobile patients. I have been focusing on this condition for about 5 years now, and have learned that typical PT is almost always not tolerated, nor is it helpful to those patients. If you are affected, or suspect that you or a loved one is, and need some help, feel free to get in touch or make an appointment to come in for a consultation with me in Sylva at Zen Bodyworks Studio

12/09/2025

Reviews for Sae Smyrl PT are most welcome!

🚨🎄HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY🎄🚨
Want to win a FREE massage with our experienced staff? Click the QR code below to leave us a Google review! Each person who leaves us a review from TODAY until DECEMBER 31st will be entered into a drawing to win a FREE one hour massage!!

Winner will be announced on our socials at the start of the new year

12/06/2025

12/04/2025

I’ve been practicing in this location for 10 years and it is so wonderful. 

💡STAFF SPOTLIGHT | Sae Smyrl 💡 Sae is our exceptional and extremely experienced physical therapist.

Call today to get your body feeling great!

11/13/2025

If you missed the sign up for the November-December Safe and Smart Strengthening for Bendy Bodies 5-Week Course, and would like to try to make the next one, follow this link to express interest:

Please click the link to complete this form.

11/04/2025

LET'S SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY. We cannot rely on our federal government to feed us.

Friends, there is no denying the inevitable struggle many of our neighbors are facing with the cuts in SNAP benefits and anticipated cuts to the WIC program.

WNC From the Ground Up is offering space to collect and distribute donations. There are many great organizations in our community, and this initiative is not designed in any way to undermine the work they are already doing, simply offering the extra space and hands for the food-focused organizations within our community.

This effort was born out of community organizers representing a wide range of non-profits and county agencies, with one goal in mind: to quickly get food to the organizations that need it. 

Here are the ways you can help: 
Check the current "wishlists" of the area organizations- donate those items.
Simply bring any food donations to WNC From the Ground Up; current hours are Monday-Friday, 8 am- 6 pm, and by appointment only on Saturday.
Volunteer for a shift! Visit this link https://wncfromthegroundup.org/volunteer to sign up.
Monetary donations will not be accepted at this location; please donate directly to your preferred organization.
Help when and where you can!

Thank you!

07/29/2025

If you're curious about hypermobility for yourself or others, be sure to check out the The Ehlers-Danlos Society
https://www.facebook.com/ehlers.danlos

Advancing and accelerating research and education in Ehlers-Danlos syndromes and HSD.

07/29/2025

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