Hypermobile and Happy

WINNER, INTERNATIONAL IMPACT BOOK AWARD 2025

"The book is a must." Dr. Bulbena, MD, PhD, Msc

Unlock Relief and Reclaim Your Life-Designed for People Just Like You

Do you often hear, "You're so flexible!"-but secretly struggle with chronic pain, joint stiffness, digestive issues, or even anxiety? These symptoms-and more-could be signs of Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) or Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD), conditions common in people with extra flexibility but rarely diagnosed.

Hypermobile and Happy is the essential guide for those with hypermobility who are ready to take control of their health naturally.

Discover Solutions Tailored for Bendy Bodies

This groundbreaking book offers a step-by-step roadmap to help you feel better, move better, and live better. From lifestyle changes to nutritional supplements, alternative therapies, and targeted exercises, you'll find practical tools designed specifically for the unique challenges of hypermobility.

A Comprehensive Resource for Your Healing Journey

Author Shannon Gale combines personal experience with professional insights to create a supportive, relatable guide. Inside, you'll discover:

• Detailed information about hEDS, HSD, and 38 related health conditions
• 25 proven self-healing techniques to reduce pain, build stability, and reclaim your energy
• Practical tips for finding the right products and experts to support your well-being

Why This Book is Different

Hypermobile and Happy speaks directly to bendy, flexible people who face unique challenges. It's packed with actionable advice, heartfelt encouragement, and hundreds of references to empower you on your journey to relief.

Take the First Step Toward a Happier, Healthier You.

"The book is a must. I have learned and enjoyed it altogether. It contains several terrific messages. First, the positive view which has managed to bring a smile to many of my patients. Second, the detailed list of informative issues of this exquisite update. Third, it provides a comprehensive view of this complex disorder without the often found "silo" biases in the medical world." Dr. Antonio Bulbena, MD, PhD, Msc, Professor and Chairman of Psychiatry at the Department of Psychiatry and Forensic Medicine in the Universitat Autonoma Barcelona, Research Director of the Institute of Neuropsychiatry and Addictions Hospital del Mar Barcelona, and member of the Ehlers-Danlos Society

"Since being diagnosed with POTS and EDS, I've spent a lot of time researching what works for me and what doesn't. Among the resources I've come across, one book has truly been a blessing: Hypermobile and Happy. After reading it, I can confidently say I recommend it to others for several reasons.

During my time as a teacher, I had to complete various health training sessions. One of the most impactful things I learned was from a nurse who spoke about chronic illness: while healthcare workers can be helpful, the people who truly understand what you're going through are those with the same condition. They're the real experts. That's how I felt reading Shannon's book-she is someone who truly understands. She's clearly done extensive research and cites numerous credible sources throughout, but what stood out to me the most was her clear desire to help others living with dysautonomia. As anyone with a chronic illness knows, that feeling of isolation can be overwhelming, and Shannon's book makes it clear she's committed to alleviating that loneliness. It felt like she was right there with me, offering support.

Shannon covers a wide range of topics, many of which I hadn't even considered. From harmful chemicals to secondary conditions commonly associated with EDS, she opens up new avenues of understanding. She even includes recipes for homemade cleaning products and special syrups to help you reduce harmful chemicals in your life.

One section of the book that particularly fascinated me was about the power of prayer and meditation. As a lifelong Catholic, these practices have always been part of my daily routine, but Shannon goes a step further by citing studies showing that praying for someone/sending good vibes their way can actually improve their chances of recovery and resilience. I was intrigued by this idea and appreciated learning about how different cultures incorporate similar practices into their healing.

Overall, this book is an essential guide for anyone living with EDS, suspecting they may have it, or supporting someone on that journey." Maddie Wilde, Book Reviewer for Wilde Writes

SHANNON ERIN GALE has been named a Top 20 Inspiring Women to Watch Out for in 2025 by NY Weekly magazine. Gale is a professional ballet dancer, holistic healer, forest school teacher, and award-winning author, but she spent decades suffering with a miserable, unexplained, invisible, chronic illness. Then in 2023, she made an astonishing discovery: the same flexibility that helped make her a beautiful ballet dancer was present not only in her joints but also in most of the other tissues in her body. It was responsible for seemingly unrelated symptoms in all of the systems in her body, and she soon found out that all of her flexible relatives and friends also shared some of these symptoms. Gale set to work developing a protocol based on her holistic healing experience and backed up by the scientific literature, and within a handful of months, she had left her chronic illness behind. Her relatives and friends began experiencing improvements as well. Gale is now active on Instagram and Facebook, raising awareness of hypermobility-related conditions so that others do not have to suffer as long as she did and can begin their healing journeys right away.

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