Sae Smyrl PT

05/12/2026

More reasons to visit Zen Bodyworks Studio and Pinnacle Relief! Wi-fi, sun, shade, creek water flowing from the Blue Ridge Parkway near Waterrock K**b. 😊

05/05/2026

05/05/2026

🌸🦓 May is EDS and HSD awareness month 🦓❤️

The Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) are a group of 13 heritable connective tissue disorders. The conditions are caused by genetic changes that affect connective tissue. Each type of EDS has its own set of features with distinct diagnostic criteria. Some features are seen across all types of EDS, inclu...

04/15/2026

03/31/2026

Today is the last day for this deal! I will honor the discount for any consultation scheduled today. 

03/27/2026

Seeing lots of ads for shoe insoles here lately?  Would you like to support a local business, and get expert guidance with footwear and affordable customized insoles?

My top choice is SUPERFEET, a company that has been creating excellent insoles since 1977. They now offer a variety of products to support the diversity of our feet and activities. In order to choose an appropriate insole, I think it’s best to have a biomechanic assessment first. I offer this service as well as affordable customization and helpful exercises if needed.

Call or text to discuss, and/or schedule an appointment.828-506-1156

May all beings be healthy and have happy feet!

03/18/2026

Learn so much about this special place in the world with Adam Bigelow!

Enrollment is closing soon. Secure your seat today!

Spring is approaching in Southern Appalachia. Build confidence in plant identification with local instructor Adam Bigelow. This six week, classroom based Plant Identification course is designed for beginners and anyone curious about the natural world.

The course runs April 7 to May 12, 2026. Learn plant types, structures, botanical terminology, life cycles, and hands on identification techniques. Use field guides, botanical keys, and modern plant ID apps to build practical skills.

By the end, you will be ready to recognize the plants emerging throughout Southern Appalachia and beyond.

Course price: $179. Enrollment is open now but closing soon. Register today before enrollment ends.

Register here: https://continuinged.wcu.edu/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=1231744

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

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.