Meet the Striped solutions team
About Us
An East meets West dream come true.
Patricia Stott
PT, DPT, ATC, CHT, CYT
Patricia Stott treats primarily those with HSD/EDS and those considered highly sensitive patients at her own practice, Elevation Wellness, outside the Denver metro area in Colorado. She is a physical therapist, athletic trainer, certified hand therapist, and yoga instructor. Also trained in functional and herbal medicine and back in school for her PhD in Integrative Medicine, she works on health and wellness through holistic strategies with these patients, both in person and through telehealth appointments. With an extensive background in orthopedics, she now focuses on interventions for the autonomic nervous system, neural manipulation, visceral manipulation, craniofacial, fascial counterstrain, and frequency specific microcurrent work to treat the more complicated patients who have not fared well in standard rehab settings. Her specialties with this population include upper cervical instability, median arcuate ligament dysfunction, and spinal cord tethering.
Patty has previously created courses about HSD/EDS for medical professionals and continues to work to educate patients and medical practitioners with HomeCEU and Medbridge. She was a coauthor of the 2019 Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Journal article “Recognizing and Effectively Managing Hypermobility-Related Conditions” and the 2023 Frontiers in Neurology journal article “Presentation and Physical Therapy Management of Upper Cervical Instability in Patients With Symptomatic Generalized Joint Hypermobility: International Expert Consensus Recommendations.” She is a cohost for the North American EDS ECHO for Allied Health Professionals and is also a member of the EDS International Consortium. She usually finds something to present each year at the Global Learning conference for EDS. Patty and colleague Heather Purdin have released volume one, Taming the Zebra, a two-volume book series on HSD/EDS for the physical therapist and patient.
Website: Elevation Wellness
Robyn Fog
With over 25 years of dedicated experience in various domains of medical science, research, education, and human physiology, Robyn B. Fog has emerged as a seasoned professional with a multifaceted career. Her extensive journey encompasses roles as a laboratory researcher, licensed biological science and physiology educator, animal surgical assistant, professional athlete, and a decade-long tenure as a Corrective Exercise Specialist.
In 2013, Robyn earned her Master of Science in Human Physiology, coupled with the National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT) accreditation she obtained in 2012 while concurrently working as a full-time teacher.
Subsequent to her graduation, Robyn continued to augment her expertise by acquiring certifications as a Pre/Postnatal Corrective Exercise Specialist (2022), Corrective Exercise Specialist (2020), Women’s Fitness Specialist (2018), and Fitness Nutrition Specialist (2016). She has also amassed over a dozen additional minor certifications in diverse areas such as Myofascial Release/Foam Rolling, Hydration, and Breathwork. Currently enrolled in the Thermalist course through the Soeberg Institute, Robyn has ambitious plans to undertake several more specialized courses this year, all aimed at enhancing her ability to assist clients with Hypermobile Spectrum Disorders (HSD) and Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS).
In 2018, following her official diagnosis with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS), Robyn has dedicated her life to an unwavering mission. She delves into every facet of research related to HSD/EDS, leveraging her findings to craft sustainable movement programs aimed at enhancing the well-being of her clients. Employing a holistic approach, she integrates breathwork, foundational movement exercises, and myofascial release techniques to bring relief and strength to the lives of those she serves.
Robyn’s vast experience spans over a decade of working with individuals across the spectrum of movement abilities, ranging from professional athletes to those reliant on mobility aids. Her specialization lies in hypermobility injury mitigation for HSD/hEDS clients, hypermobile athlete sport-specific training, and pre/post-natal prescriptive exercises tailored for hypermobile individuals. Through her expertise, Robyn strives to instill functional movement with increased comfort, fostering a transformative impact on the lives of her diverse clientele.
Robyn has repeatedly appeared in Backpacker Magazine, and other publications such as the New York Times Magazine, as a fitness expert for walking, hiking, and backpacking. Her expertise and passion for the outdoors have made her a resident expert for Backpacker magazine. She is currently writing continuing education courses and workshops for movement professionals strictly based on working with the HSD/EDS community.
Website: Hypermobility Exercise Solutions
PAIGE RAFFO
PT, MPT, OCS, IBT, PYT, OMT
Paige Raffo, is a licensed Physical Therapist with a passion for breath and movement re-education. Fascinated by the human system’s resilience and its capacity for self-healing in nurturing environments, Paige has dedicated her career to guiding individuals through the recovery and management of complex, multisystem injuries, particularly those associated with hypermobility conditions. Having managed her own flexible joints and experiencing a multitude of injuries, Paige understands the importance of recognizing the interconnectedness of the body.
Her educational journey began with a Bachelor of Science in Health Science from St. Mary’s College of California in 1999, followed by a Master’s degree in Physical Therapy (MPT) from Samuel Merritt University in 2003. She also received her specialty certification in orthopedics (OCS) from the APTA once she settled in a clinical practice in outpatient orthopedics. Building upon this foundation, Paige obtained a Pilates Comprehensive Teacher Certification through BASI in 2004, and furthered her expertise with Medical Yoga Therapy (PYT) training from the Living Well Institute in 2014.
Continuing her professional development, she completed Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT) training with AOMT in 2015, engaged in a TMJ mini-residency under the guidance of Dr. Mariano Rocabado in 2016, and deepened her understanding of breathing techniques with Buteyko Breathing training from Patrick McKeown, The Buteyko Breathing Clinic, in the same year. Most recently, in 2022, Paige became an Integrative Breathing Therapy Practitioner (IBT) under the guidance of Rosalba Courtney.
As the owner and primary Physical Therapist at Balance + Flow Physio in Kirkland, WA, Paige specializes in hypermobility-related conditions such as hEDS/HSD, dysfunctional breathing, TMJD, orofacial myofunctional disorders, and functional spine and pelvic health issues. Her clinic offers a comprehensive array of services, including movement analysis, exercise prescription, manual therapy, lifestyle coaching, and functional breathing analysis and retraining. Additionally, advanced techniques such as capnometry and heart rate variability assessment and biofeedback are incorporated to enhance treatment effectiveness. She believes in empowering her clients to become their own body expert and trying to keep treatment solutions simple when dealing with complex issues.
Beyond her clinical practice, Paige is actively involved in increasing awareness and support for the hypermobility community. She leads an online Facebook group for professionals specializing in hypermobility, has offered small-group online training programs for clients, and presents to various audiences, both professional and patient, on hypermobility-related topics. Her goal is to improve overall accessibility to quality, patient-centered care for individuals with hypermobility.
Website: Balance and Flow PT
