In this episode, Rebecca Mass-Krajewski, a healthcare detective, shares the irony of her journey to uncover invisible chronic illnesses diagnoses for her patients, while also highlighting the importance of validation, boundaries, and a team approach to medical care.

Validation is the next day. I see a lot of tears. I see a lot of the productive version of ranting, because to me, you’re telling me the stories that I need to hear.

 – Rebecca Mass-Krajewski

Meet Rebecca:

Rebecca Mass-Krajewski is a board-certified family nurse practitioner and specialist in hypermobility and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. As the compassionate owner of the Eds Clinic, she assists patients with invisible chronic illnesses by solving their medical mysteries and creating meaningful treatment plans. Rebecca’s own journey of finding answers and understanding her condition inspired her to become the expert she wished she had. Today, she uses her knowledge and empathy to empower patients

Rebecca now dedicates her career to helping others with invisible chronic illnesses, offering validation and understanding to those who have felt dismissed and gaslit for years. As a compassionate and empathetic provider, she seeks to empower her clients by creating tailored treatment plans and providing ongoing support. Her goal is to help her clients feel validated and find relief from their symptoms, even if it’s just a small improvement. By teaching her clients how to communicate effectively with their healthcare providers and advocating for themselves, Rebecca is breaking down barriers for those with invisible chronic illnesses, providing them with the hope and guidance they’ve been searching for.

Rebecca’s Work:

Rebecca Mass-Krajewski, RN, MSN, FNP, ARNP-BC, is a Hypermobility & Ehlers-Danlos Expert, Speaker & Educator, Medical Detective, Family Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified (FNP-BC), and Owner of The EDS Clinic, where she solves medical mysteries, validates the struggles of her clients, and opens the door for them to be officially diagnosed and begin a health transformation. Her areas of expertise are the trifecta of Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome with the hidden details of autoimmune disorder, mold exposure, GI imbalance, and metal toxicity. Rebecca is a dynamic speaker on a mission to dissolve the idea that patients dealing with these conditions are hopeless or exaggerating their symptoms and train a nationwide team of experts who can connect the intricate details of disjointed medical workups and make meaningful treatment plans that align with patients’ goals.

In this episode we discuss:

• Embrace the effectiveness of a holistic approach when treating chronic illnesses.
• Understand how chronic illnesses can sway your daily functioning and regain control.
• Identify and utilize your personal strengths to transform setbacks into unique advantages.
• Learn the art of setting healthy boundaries and prioritizing self-care for effective management of chronic illnesses.
• Recognize the urgent need for healthcare providers who focus on determining the root causes of persistent symptoms.

Resources:

• Brain Tap
• Free Webinar: 5 Steps to Mastering Chronic Pain

Connect with Rebecca:

• Connect on LinkedIn @rebeccamasskrajewskiarnp
• Check out their website – www.theEDSClinic.com

Connect with Dr. Sabrina Nichole:

• Follow on Instagram @drsabrinanichole
• Website – drsabrinanichole.com

• Follow on Facebook – Sabrina Crouch
• Learn more about the F**k Being Stuck Masterclass
• Free Webinar: 5 Steps to Mastering Chronic Pain

Previous Episodes/Blog Posts:

• Episode 6 – Aligning Your Vision with Your Life with Nic LaProsperous
• Episode 7 – A Journey to Healing with Dr. Kelly Kessler
• Episode 8 – The Healing Power of Music with Takenya Battle

Custom Music by Takenya Battle

• Follow on Instagram @kenyakeys

More About F**k Being Stuck: A Journey to Healing

This podcast spotlights the unrelenting women who went from managing to mastering life’s challenges, and the badass alternative practitioners who are changing the way we heal physically and emotionally.

I’m Dr. Sabrina Nichole, a licensed psychologist, author and motivational speaker, but more importantly I’m a person who was stuck and had to find my way through a chronic pain condition by unconventional methods.  

I’m on a mission to help women get unstuck from their thought patterns that no longer serve them in order to find relief and freedom in a way they did not think was possible.  My guests and I will share stories of our journey from stuck to unstuck.  There is more than one way to heal, and we will explore various methods on this show.  

If you are willing to open your mind to possibilities, then this is the right place for you.