The autonomic nervous system (ANS) regulates vital functions such as heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, and circulation. When this system becomes dysregulated, conditions like Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) may develop. People with POTS often experience symptoms that worsen when upright—such as rapid heart rate, dizziness, fatigue, brain fog, headaches, digestive issues, tremors, or shortness of breath—and improve when lying down. Symptoms may fluctuate and are commonly triggered by position changes, stress, illness, dehydration, or exertion.

At The Essential Healing Center, we recognize that ANS regulation is closely influenced by connective tissue tension, circulation, and the body’s stress response. Through gentle, hands-on osteopathic evaluation and care, we assess patterns of restriction affecting the nervous and vascular systems and how they interact throughout the body. Care is focused on improving tissue mobility, supporting circulation, and promoting healthier nervous system regulation to help reduce symptom burden and support greater stability and daily function over time—alongside appropriate medical management.