Description
Practical Tools for Living and Feeling Your Best
This groundbreaking workbook offers practical tools and strategies for anyone living with dysautonomia, including POTS and or long COVID-related autonomic dysfunction. Created by occupational therapists who themselves have dysautonomia, this resource transforms clinical knowledge into everyday solutions.
Unlike conventional medical guides, this workbook is organized around essential “areas of occupation” including work, education, health management, and daily living activities. Each section explains how dysautonomia affects specific aspects of your life and provides actionable strategies to increase your independence and well-being.
What’s inside:
- Evidence-based approaches for managing POTS, long COVID-related dysautonomia, and other autonomic disorders
- Customizable action plans and symptom tracking tools
- Practical strategies for energy conservation and symptom management
- Real-life solutions developed by professionals with clinical and lived experience
Whether newly diagnosed or looking for better ways to manage long-term symptoms, this comprehensive workbook empowers you to participate more fully in the activities that matter most to you. Take the first step toward living and feeling your best.
From Dysautonomia Support Network, the trusted community of over 50,000 members worldwide dedicated to empowering those affected by dysautonomia.
About the Authors
Joanna Behm, Ed.D., MS, OTR/L, is an occupational therapist with 10 years of experience across various clinical settings. She is an Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy and a dedicated advocate for individuals with dysautonomia and other chronic conditions. Drawing from both her professional expertise and personal experience as a dysautonomia patient, Joanna is committed to helping others manage their daily lives through meaningful, sustainable strategies. She serves as the Vice President of Medical Affairs at Dysautonomia Support Network, where she has been actively involved since 2013 in a variety of leadership roles.
Madison Thornton, OTD, OTR/L, is an occupational therapist with a doctorate from Belmont University’s Occupational Therapy program. She currently works in outpatient pediatrics and has additional experience across other clinical settings. In 2024, Madison completed her doctoral capstone with the Dysautonomia Support Network, where she continues to collaborate post-graduation. As both a clinician and a patient living with dysautonomia, Madison brings a unique perspective to her work. She is passionate about empowering individuals with dysautonomia to live full, meaningful lives and believes in the power of resilience and self-management when living with chronic illness.