POTS & Dysautonomia Care in Shoreview

practitioners discussing treatment planYour tests came back normal. Your body is telling you otherwise. We measure what your nervous system is actually doing, then build care around your story and your goals.

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If you’re here, you’ve probably heard some of this

  • “Drink more water and add salt.”
  • “Your labs look normal.”
  • “It’s probably anxiety.”
  • “She’ll grow out of it.”

Meanwhile, standing up makes your heart race. You’re exhausted after a full night’s sleep. Brain fog makes school or work feel impossible. Your gut, your temperature and your mood all feel out of your control.

You’re not imagining it, and you’re not alone. POTS is estimated to affect 1 to 3 million Americans, most of them women and teens.

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POTS is a nervous system problem

POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) is a form of dysautonomia: a dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system. That’s the part of your nervous system that runs everything you don’t think about: heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, temperature, sleep.

Think of it as two pedals.

  • The gas pedal (sympathetic): fight-or-flight. Raises heart rate, pulls energy away from digestion and repair. Built for short bursts.
  • The brake pedal (parasympathetic): rest, digest, heal. Runs largely through the vagus nerve. Meant to be your default.

In dysautonomia, the gas pedal gets stuck on and the brake stops working well. The body can’t adjust when you stand, eat, sleep or face stress. That’s why POTS rarely shows up alone. It often travels with fatigue, gut issues, anxiety, headaches and poor sleep.

Why it looks different in every person

POTS rarely has one cause. We call it a Perfect Storm: layers of stress that build until the nervous system can no longer compensate. Common layers include:

  • A viral illness (mono, flu, COVID-19)
  • A concussion, injury or difficult birth history
  • Hypermobility or connective tissue differences
  • Long seasons of physical or emotional stress
  • Family history of autonomic problems

A 15-year-old whose symptoms started after mono and a 35-year-old whose started after a second pregnancy can carry the same diagnosis with completely different storms behind it. That’s why we don’t use a single protocol.

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Why we scan before we adjust

POTS doesn’t show up on standard blood work or imaging. Our INSiGHT scans measure nervous system function directly, so we can see what’s happening instead of guessing.

Why the first scans can look “normal”

This surprises many families. In long-standing POTS, first scans often don’t look dramatic. The whole system has adapted to running in survival mode and has partly shut down, so there’s little signal to measure.

So the first phase of care focuses on waking the system back up. As it re-engages, scans become more active before they become more balanced. That pattern is expected, and it’s exactly why we track your scans over time rather than judging one snapshot.

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Your path through care

  1. Scans. HRV, thermal and sEMG. Quick, non-invasive and safe for all ages.
  2. Your story. A detailed history and consultation. Every case has a different origin, and your history shapes how we apply care. We listen before we recommend.
  3. Your plan. Our doctor team meets to determine your Phase 1 care plan and visit frequency, based on your scans, your history and your goals.
  4. Phase 1 care. Gentle, specific neurologically-focused adjustments. POTS cases are typically more intensive: initial recommendations range from 3 visits a week to twice a day for more severe cases.
  5. Re-scan every 12 visits. Objective progress exams show how your nervous system is changing, and we adjust the plan with you.

What makes the biggest difference

Honestly? Commitment to the plan. The patients who see the most change are the ones who go all in on the recommended frequency, especially in Phase 1 + 2.

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We work alongside your care team

We don’t diagnose or treat POTS medically. We collaborate with cardiologists, neurologists, pediatricians and other dysautonomia providers, and we share scan reports with your team on request. We find that the best care is collaborative.

For providers referring a patient

Transform Chiropractic Wellness Center offers neurologically-focused chiropractic care as a complement to medical management of POTS and dysautonomia.

  • Objective neuro- assessment with INSiGHT HRV, thermal and sEMG scans
  • Care plans built by a four-doctor team, with re-assessment every 12 visits to allow optimal time for neuroplastic change and adaptation
  • Scan summaries and progress updates in video form sent to you with patient consent
  • New patients typically seen within 1-2 days

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Questions families ask us

Can chiropractic cure POTS?

No one can promise that, and we won’t. Our goal is to measure and improve how your nervous system regulates itself. Many patients see changes in sleep, energy and symptoms as that regulation improves, and we track it with scans. Symptoms are simply a sign the nervous system is stressed and we go right to the root of that and identify nervous system dysfunction.

Do I need a POTS diagnosis to come in?

No. Many people come to us with dysautonomia symptoms and no formal diagnosis. Dysautonomia presents in a multitude of different ways.

Are the adjustments safe for teens and for someone who faints easily?

Yes. Our adjustments are gentle and low-force, and we adapt positioning for patients who get dizzy lying down or standing up. This is not traditional muskuloskeletal-centered care so it’s highly specific, gentle, and intentional.

Why is the visit frequency so high at the start?

A nervous system stuck in survival mode needs consistent input to change patterns. Frequency is highest in Phase 1 and decreases as your scans and symptoms improve, which is the opposite of medications. Phase 1 is all about building momentum to turn things around and the brain is usually so exhausted that the higher frequency of input allows for the brain to figure it out faster.

How long until I notice a difference?

It varies with how long you’ve had symptoms and how severe they are as well as how symptoms are presenting in your body. Your first progress scan comes at visit 12, so you’ll see objective data early. Some patients see and feel change as soon as the first visit, others take a bit longer.

Do you take insurance?

We do not work as the middle man so we are able to provide the highest level of clinical care for you. We do supply superbills or itemized receipts upon request but cannot affirm that your insurance will cover this work. We do accept cash and HSA/FSA. We offer payment plans for all budgets and individuals find this care is accessible especially through care plan discounts.

I’m not in Shoreview. Is the drive worth it?

We see families from across the Twin Cities, including Roseville, Arden Hills, Mounds View, New Brighton, White Bear Lake and Minneapolis. We have families coming from Ramsey, Andover, Duluth, Wisconsin, Stillwater, rural minnesota, Bloomington, Maple Grove, and Minnetonka. The drive is worth the healing.

Find out what your nervous system is doing and leave hopeful healing is possible

You’ve been told what POTS isn’t. Let’s measure what it is. Your first visit includes a full consultation and INSiGHT scans.

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Or call (651) 252-1912 · 470 Hwy 96 W, Suite 130, Shoreview, MN 55126

Transform Chiropractic Wellness Center provides chiropractic care and does not diagnose or medically treat POTS or dysautonomia. Individual results vary. Please continue working with your medical providers.

POTS & Dysautonomia Shoreview MN | (651) 252-1912