Strength Training for Hypermobilty
Progressive Strength Training: 6-week Programs
Specialized, small-group, progressive strength training
Specifically designed to help build functional capacity and confidence for individuals with joint hypermobility and hypermobility syndromes such as Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD) and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS).
Clients develop strength and skills to “build a better bendy body” along with self-trust to feel better with their “bendy body” for lifelong health and fitness.
Training sessions are guided & personalized for up to 6 clients at a time in 45-minute sessions.
Each client works at their own pace with their plan inside the blueprint of a 6-week education and programming block.
FALL 2026 Schedule of Sessions:
Session 1: Thursdays 9:30am
Sept 17, 24
Oct 8, 15, 22, 29
(no training 10/1)
Session 2: Wednesdays 1:30pm
Oct 14, 21, 28
Nov 4, 11, 18
Session 3: Thursdays 9:30am
Nov 5, 12, 19
Dec 3, 10, 17
(no training 11/26)
Session 4: Wednesdays 1:30pm
Dec 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Jan 6
6-week session fee:
$225
Fee includes coaching time, personal prep/debrief, homework (if desired), communication between sesssions.
Fee reserves your space in the small group session, regardless of attendance. There is not pro-ration of fees available.
Fees are paid directly to Laura Rooney PhD, LLC and everything will be covered during your one-on-one.
(At this time, most health/medical insurance plans do not deem exercise and health coaching as medically necessary and worthy of coverage.
There could be ways of using HSAs, FSAs, and
other cost-sharing or reimbursement
options from your insurance.)
How to Get Started:
Schedule a 30-minute, one-on-one meet up with Laura at least 3 days BEFORE the start of a session. Meet ups can be in-person or virtual on ZOOM.
One-on-one meet up is REQUIRED for participation so we can do intros, share information and make plans to support you individually in a group.
SCHEDULE: call 414-915-5640 or email info@vantagehealthyfit.com to schedule with Laura. You will receive a confirmation email, meeting link (if applicable) and additional information
If you have specific questions about this program that need to be ask before meeting, or you are a medical professional/provider, please email Laura at laura@vantagehealthyfit.com `
Other ways to work with Laura ~
I am committed to providing safe, effective coaching and education that is inclusive of all physical, mental, financial, time and eneryg needs and interests.
Have questions or wondering about your scenario, please ask, we can chat!
Intro to Strength Training
Workshops
Join me for a 90-minute interactive introduction to key principles, progressions and program considerations for starting (or re-starting or continuing!) strength training as part of your systems of self-care for health and fitness.
Topics to include: exercise selection & sequencing, bracing & body-based feedback, creating stabilty & safe expansion, rest & recovery and more based on questions!
This is a great place to start if you are wondering if strength training is for you or if you have questions before starting to train on your own or with a professional.
FALL 2026 Workshop Dates & Times:
Saturday, Sept 12 @ 10:30am - 12pm
Saturday, Nov 14 @ 10:30am - 12pm
Individual Coaching & Training
One-on-one coaching is highly personal and tailored to you ~ your interests, your abilities, your time, your energy … you.
Approximately 50% of my private practice time is dedicated to clients with HSD, hEDS or joint hypermobility. While I have NOT “seen it all”, I have developed a good eye, good ears and great set of skills for working with individuals with a wide variety and severity of symptoms and conditions to help reduce pain, increase physical capability, improve self confidence and trust in living with a “bendy body” and all that comes with that.
You might need some introductory personal time, periodic booster shots of coaching or this might be your preferred mode of coaching.
Everything starts with a one-on-one meet up, you can book anytime.
In addition strength training, I also coach and lead classes and workshops in yoga, pranayama and other exercise and mindbody methods at Vantage Health & Fitness. Talk with me about joining anything!
About Laura
Laura Rooney, PhD, ACE-MES, ACE-HC
I am a scholar-practitioner with a bendy body helping others with bendy bodies feel stronger, more confident and supported doing all the things we want and need to do. I figured out how to succeed in things despite all the clumsy and awkward of having some HSD symptoms (without knowing what it was & with a lot of trial and errror!)
Much of my trial & error was possible because I trained as a behavioral physiologist and I developed a strong and centered yoga practice early on which helped me read my own bodymind and make skillful adjustments and deviations from “general advice” for myself when I needed it. Building on my training in exercise physiology, health and human behavior and longevity, I am a scholar-practitioner who owns a private medical exercise and habit coaching practice in Milwaukee, WI. I also stay connected to my roots and talents as a teacher through education and hands-on training for careers in the health sciences at Marquette University.