Ainsley Gee brings years of disability support work to her physiotherapy practice, giving her firsthand understanding of how healthcare systems fail those with invisible conditions. This experience, combined with her own journey navigating dismissive medical care, shaped her empathetic approach to treating complex invisible illness.
Ainsley conducts systematic assessments following the 2017 international diagnostic criteria for Ehlers-Danlos syndromes. She creates comprehensive documentation that supports formal diagnosis pathways while beginning immediate therapeutic interventions. Her assessments contribute to reducing the 10+ year average diagnostic delay for EDS through thorough clinical evaluation and clear documentation for medical review.
Drawing on her understanding of autonomic dysfunction, Ainsley develops integrated treatment approaches that address both the mechanical and regulatory aspects of invisible illness. She recognises that effective dysautonomia care requires both immediate symptom relief and sustainable recovery strategies, providing patients with concrete, actionable tools that create meaningful improvements in daily functioning while building toward long-term stability.
She is passionate about supporting young people whose hypermobility symptoms escalated through childhood and puberty, often accompanied by emerging autonomic dysfunction. Ainsley addresses the specific challenges of this age group: school participation limitations, peer understanding, sport modifications, and the transition from paediatric to adult services. Her approach combines clinical intervention with age-appropriate education and advocacy support.
As a Care Coordinator, Ainsley conducts biio.markers assessments—comprehensive intakes that capture complete health narratives. These detailed assessments excel at recognising the complex interplay between connective tissue disorders and dysautonomia, identifying which of Biio's five pathways best serve each patient while ensuring seamless integration across the multidisciplinary team.
Ainsley's physiotherapy addresses the reality that hypermobility and dysautonomia rarely exist in isolation. Her treatment plans incorporate:
At the core of Ainsley's practice is deep empathy for those navigating invisible illness. She finds profound meaning in offering hope and direction to patients who have felt lost in their symptoms or let down by previous healthcare experiences. Her approach ensures patients understand the mechanisms behind their conditions while providing practical self-management strategies that empower active participation in their health journey.
For patients who've spent years being unseen by healthcare systems, Ainsley provides systematic assessment, integrated intervention, and the validation that comes from having complex, interconnected patterns finally recognised and addressed.