Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)

Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) is a condition that affects circulation and the autonomic nervous system, causing an abnormal increase in heart rate when transitioning from lying down to standing. Symptoms can include dizziness, lightheadedness, fatigue, heart palpitations, and brain fog. POTS is often linked to conditions like Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, autoimmune disorders, and viral infections such as Long COVID. Treatment typically focuses on lifestyle adjustments, increasing fluid and salt intake, medications, and physiotherapy to help regulate blood flow and heart rate.

You can browse practitioners listed on Health Hunter below who help with POTS and request an appointment.

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Dr Jessica Elmasry

Integrative Medicine GP

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Newcastle

NSW

Merewether

NSW

Dr Jessica Elmasry is a Newcastle-based General Practitioner with a special interest in integrative medicine. She also works with people suffering from POTS, Mast cell disorders and Mental and Sexual health issues. She holds a Fellowship with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and a Master of Public Health, and she focuses on women's health, reproductive wellbeing, autoimmune and hormonal conditions, and uncovering the root causes of chronic illness through a whole-person approach.

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Christine Guirguis

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Christine Guirguis is an AHPRA-registered acupuncturist and Chinese herbal medicine practitioner with more than 20 years of clinical experience. She has a particular interest in women’s health, fertility, pregnancy, hormonal health, pain and complex conditions, combining Traditional Chinese Medicine with a collaborative and evidence-informed approach.

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Samuel Minkin

Integrative Medicine Practitioner

Burleigh Heads

QLD

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Dr. Michaelia Verbeek

General Practitioner

Perth

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Subiaco

Dr Michaelia is a medical doctor, educator, and author with a deep commitment to supporting people living with dysautonomia, POTS, MCAS, and immune dysregulation. Bringing together clinical expertise and lived experience of chronic invisible illness, she understands both the complexity of these conditions and the frustration of navigating a healthcare system that often overlooks them. Her approach centres on restoring safety, hope, and balance, recognising that true healing requires more than diagnostics alone.

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Dr. Daniel Geilings

General Practitioner

Perth

Subiaco

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Dr Daniel Geilings is a General Practitioner with a physiotherapy background who provides integrated medical care for complex, multi-system conditions including dysautonomia, POTS, Ehlers–Danlos syndromes, hypermobility, ME/CFS, and Long COVID. His dual training allows him to combine diagnostic rigour with a deep understanding of functional and biomechanical impacts that are often overlooked. Dan’s approach focuses on coordinated, individualised management that supports real-world function and sustainable improvement.

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Di Hill

Naturopath

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Perth

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Functional Medicine Practitioner - Di Hill is a Perth-based Clinical Naturopath (BHSc), Functional Medicine Practitioner, and Accredited Health Coach offering online consultations across Australia. Drawing from both professional training and personal experience with chronic health conditions, Di brings a compassionate, whole-person approach to care. Her practice combines the latest evidence-based strategies with a holistic perspective to support lasting, meaningful health outcomes across all dimensions of wellbeing.

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Caitlin Smith

Nurse Practitioner

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Perth

Subiaco

Caitlin Smith is an Integrative Nurse Practitioner dedicated to holistic healthcare, with a special focus on women's health, hormones and complex conditions such as POTS, Dysautonomia, and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. Currently advancing her expertise through a Master's in Integrative Medicine, Caitlin blends medical knowledge with insights into nutrition, hormonal balance, and lifestyle factors. She believes in a whole-person approach to wellness, addressing underlying causes rather than just symptoms.

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Several practitioners work together to diagnose and manage POTS. Your GP is the first step and can check your heart rate and blood pressure lying and standing, and rule out other causes. Cardiologists and neurologists are specialist doctors who may confirm the diagnosis, sometimes with a tilt table test, and advise on medicines. You need a GP referral to claim a Medicare rebate for a specialist. Physiotherapists and exercise physiologists help with gradual exercise, and dietitians advise on fluids, salt and meals.

How Can Practitioners Help With POTS?

Diagnosis and Tests

Diagnosing POTS involves measuring heart rate and blood pressure lying and standing, and ruling out causes such as dehydration, anaemia or thyroid problems. Your GP can start this, and a cardiologist or neurologist may arrange a tilt table test.

Fluids and Diet

Drinking more fluids and, for some people, more salt can support blood volume. Do this with medical advice, as extra salt is not safe for everyone. A dietitian can suggest smaller, more frequent meals, which may reduce symptoms.

Gradual Exercise

Exercise can feel hard with POTS, but a slow, structured program can improve tolerance over time. Physiotherapists and exercise physiologists often start with lying or seated exercise, such as rowing, cycling or swimming, and build up gradually.

Medicines Review

Some people with POTS benefit from medicines that help manage heart rate or blood volume. A specialist or GP can discuss whether these suit you, and review current medicines, as some can worsen dizziness or a fast heart rate.

Everyday Strategies

Simple changes can make standing easier, such as getting up slowly, avoiding standing still for long and keeping cool. Some people find compression garments help. An occupational therapist can suggest ways to pace activities at home, school or work.

Coping and Support

Living with POTS can be tiring and frustrating, and symptoms are not always visible. A psychologist can help with stress and the emotional impact. If eligible, your GP can make a Mental Health Treatment Plan for Medicare-subsidised sessions.

FAQs

How do I find a POTS practitioner near me?

Use Health Hunter to browse practitioners who work with POTS across Australia. You can filter by condition, practitioner type and location, view each practitioner's profile and areas of interest, and book online. Many practitioners also offer telehealth.

How is POTS managed?

Management usually focuses on lifestyle adjustments, increasing fluid and salt intake, medications, and physical therapy to help regulate blood flow and heart rate. POTS is often linked with conditions such as Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, autoimmune disorders and viral infections including long COVID.

What are the common symptoms of POTS?

Symptoms can include dizziness, lightheadedness, fatigue, heart palpitations and brain fog. They often appear or worsen when you stand up.

What is POTS?

Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) affects circulation and the autonomic nervous system, causing an abnormal increase in heart rate when you move from lying down to standing.

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How Can Practitioners Help With POTS?

Diagnosis and Tests

Fluids and Diet

Gradual Exercise

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Everyday Strategies

Coping and Support

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