ZIP Care System™ Overview
The Zebra Insight Pathway Care System™
The ZIP - Zebra Insight Pathway Care System™ is a structured, team-supported care pathway for people with hypermobility, hypermobility spectrum disorder/HSD, hEDS, and EDS.
Within this focus, the pathway helps patients begin making sense of overlapping symptoms and concerns such as dizziness, racing heart, food or chemical reactions, chronic pain, fatigue, digestive symptoms, nutrition challenges, neurodivergence-related complexity, and nervous-system dysregulation.
How It Works
How the ZIP Care System™ Helps
A clearer starting picture
Patients begin with a more manageable way to share concerns and identify what matters most.
A whole-person view
The pathway considers how symptoms may overlap across connective tissue, nervous system, immune, digestive, nutrition, pain, and daily-function patterns.
A paced process
Patients are not expected to figure everything out at once. Support is introduced step by step.
Better direction for next steps
The pathway helps guide whether education, visits, coaching support, testing, referrals, or another program step may be appropriate.
Simple Pathway Preview
Get Your First Stripes™
Beyond Your Stripes™
Zebra Tracks™ +
ZIP Pattern Mapping™
S.T.R.E.T.C.H.Y. Protocol™
Personalized Nutrition Plans
What It Is:
We design individualized nutrition strategies based on your unique genetic profile, lab results, and dietary needs. We aim to optimize nutrient intake, reduce inflammation, and support overall health.
How It Helps:
For Hypermobile Patients: Proper nutrition supports collagen synthesis and connective tissue repair, which is crucial for those with hypermobility-related challenges. Tailored diets can also reduce GI discomfort and improve energy levels.
Pain and Inflammation Management
What It Is:
Our approach uses natural anti-inflammatory herbs, supplements (such as omega-3 fatty acids and turmeric), and lifestyle modifications to help manage chronic pain and reduce inflammation.
How It Helps:
For Hypermobile Patients: Many individuals with EDS or HSD experience chronic joint pain and inflammation. Our strategies can improve joint comfort, mobility, and overall quality of life by targeting these symptoms.
Joint and Connective Tissue Support
What It Is:
We focus on supporting the structural integrity of joints and connective tissues with targeted supplements (like collagen, vitamin C, and magnesium), physical therapies, and customized exercise plans.
How It Helps:
For Hypermobile Patients: Enhanced joint stability and connective tissue strength can reduce the risk of injury, mitigate pain, and help maintain a more active lifestyle despite hypermobility challenges.
Gut Health Optimization
What It Is:
A healthy gut is essential for proper nutrient absorption, immune function, and well-being. We use specialized dietary protocols, probiotics, and elimination strategies to restore balance to the gut microbiome.
How It Helps:
For Hypermobile Patients: Many individuals with hypermobility suffer from chronic gastrointestinal issues. Improving gut health can reduce inflammation, enhance nutrient absorption, and support the body's natural healing processes.
Stress and Mental Health Support
What It Is:
Recognizing the interplay between chronic physical symptoms and mental health, we incorporate stress reduction techniques, mindfulness practices, and counseling. We also recommend adaptogenic herbs and other natural therapies to promote mental resilience.
How It Helps:
For Hypermobile Patients: Dealing with chronic pain and mobility issues can lead to anxiety, depression, or emotional stress. Our mental health support strategies aim to improve mood, reduce stress, and empower patients to manage their conditions better.
Lifestyle Modification
What It Is:
Sustainable changes in daily habits—such as sleep hygiene, physical activity, ergonomic adjustments, and stress management—are essential for long-term wellness.
How It Helps:
For Hypermobile Patients: Tailored lifestyle modifications can include low-impact exercises to protect joints, ergonomic adjustments to reduce strain, and personalized routines that accommodate the physical realities of hypermobility.
Detoxification Support
What It Is:
We support your body's natural detoxification pathways through nutritional strategies, herbal supplements, and lifestyle practices to reduce the toxic burden and promote optimal cellular function.
How It Helps:
For Hypermobile Patients: Detoxification can help reduce systemic inflammation and improve metabolic processes, which may alleviate some symptoms associated with chronic connective tissue disorders.