Bendy & Badass

hey there, i'm LIbby

Your strength coach and hypermobile bestie

I'm a doctor of Physical Therapy and long-time yoga instructor specializing in the treatment of people living with hypermobility syndromes and chronic pain. As a person living with Hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, I am committed to raising awareness about hypermobility syndromes and offering resources to help my fellow zebras thrive.

When are the live sessions again?

We'll meet every Monday and Wednesday from 11:00am-12:15pm Eastern Time inside our course platform (similar to Zoom). 

What if I can't attend the sessions live?

All sessions will be recorded and uploaded to our course platform within 30 minutes of when we finish. While it's helpful to attend live when possible in order to receive individual feedback, it is not required in order to benefit from the classes.

What if I have a specific question that doesn't fit into class time? 

Dr. Libby will hold monthly live (and recorded) Q&A sessions open to all Bendy & Badass members, where you can come with your questions or submit them in advance for her to answer. Even if you can't attend live, you can replay the recording at your convenience. In addition, Libby offers 1:1 virtual consultation sessions which you can schedule as needed here: SCHEDULE A 1:1 SESSION WITH LIBBY 

Note: these take place outside the Bendy & Badass course platform, and fees for these sessions are charged separately.

What equipment will I need?

You will need a set of resistance bands, ideally with a variety of resistance levels. Long bands and loop bands are both recommended. You'll also need some dumbbell sets (two of each weight). You can choose which weights you start with. Start low if you're new to resistance training! Lastly, you'll need at least one set of therapy balls for self-massage. You'll receive more details after you register.

What if I've never done any strength training before?

This program is open to all levels. Each exercise can be progressed or regressed by increasing or decreasing weights and increasing or decreasing stability. Since POTS (postural orthopedic tachycardia syndrome) is common in people with hypermobility, most exercises in this series will include options to perform them from the ground (an example of increasing stability).

What if I am afraid of injury or struggle with exercise intolerance?

The trainer for this series is a Dr of Physical Therapy who specializes in treating hypermobility and has experience in helping clients overcome exercise intolerance. As part of the program, you will learn how to use tracking tools to study exercise tolerance and exercise recovery after each session. There may be a bit of trial and error as you learn your body's signals, but you'll be supported and guided with expertise every step of the way.