Linda Bluestein MD

Dr. Linda Bluestein, MD, is a renowned expert in hypermobility disorders, integrative pain medicine, and dance medicine. She is the founder of Hypermobility MD, a medical practice dedicated to providing specialized care for individuals with hypermobility-related conditions. Additionally, Dr. Bluestein established Bendy Bodies, a coaching program that empowers and supports individuals living with hypermobility disorders through education and mentorship.

Dr. Bluestein is internationally recognized for her contributions to the field. She is the host of the podcast Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, where she shares insights on managing hypermobility conditions and improving quality of life. Her extensive publications and lectures have advanced awareness and understanding of these disorders. Notably, she contributed two chapters to the book Disjointed – Navigating the Diagnosis and Management of Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders.

Dr. Bluestein has been featured in prominent media outlets such as CNN, National Geographic, Outside Magazine, Newsweek, iHeart Radio, Pointe Magazine, and Medscape, highlighting her expertise and commitment to raising awareness about hypermobility disorders. Her influence extends beyond clinical practice, as she actively participates in advocacy and research. She serves on the Allergy and Immunology Working Group for the International Consortium on EDS and HSD, chairs the Pain Management Committee for the EDS Research Foundation, and sits on multiple boards, including EDS Guardians and Standing Up to POTS.

A former ballet dancer herself, Dr. Bluestein has a special interest in treating performing artists who are at higher risk for hypermobility disorders. She is board-certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology and has held academic roles such as Assistant Professor at the Medical College of Wisconsin, where she directed the RISHI Healer’s Art Program. For more information about her work, visit her website at www.hypermobilitymd.com.