We’re here to support people who live with invisible symptoms, to feel seen, heard and guided.
Neuro-affirming, evidence-based and trauma-informed support for fatigue, POTS and pain via Telehealth, for wherever you are.
Hello there!
You might have landed here because your health professional told you about us, or a friend, or you saw our name pop up in a support group.
Welcome! And please know that you’re not alone.
The people we love to help have a lot in common:
Unpredictable levels of function - able to do something one day, and feeling completely spent the next
Unpleasant, and at times intolerable bodily sensations - fatigue, pain which moves around the body, gut issues, dizziness, headaches, muscle weakness
Test results which come back “normal”, despite still feeling like you’ve been hit by a bus
Post-exertional malaise - flu-like symptoms, or symptom exacerbation, after physical, cognitive or emotional exertion
Brain fog - difficulty finding words, memory issues, difficulty concentrating, losing track of time
A history of being the one that gets stuff done, to a high standard which can no longer be met
Trying to add and re-add exercise to the equation with no luck, and often feeling worse as a result
Excessive and enduring sympathetic nervous system activation - feeling tired but wired, tachycardic, in ‘survival mode’
This may have come on suddenly after a virus, illness, infection or surgery, or may have crept up gradually over time
More often than not, there is neurodivergence and/or a trauma history present, or a deep suspicion that this is adding to the puzzle
Diagnostic labels can be tricky in this space, and are definitely not a prerequisite to seeing us.
However, you may have been diagnosed with, or suspect that you have:
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS)
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)/Dysautonomia/Orthostatic Intolerance (OI)
Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS)
Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD)
Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)
Long Covid
Fibromyalgia
Functional Neurological Disorder
Chronic pain
Regardless of the label, we love to get down to the root cause and work with you to answer the following questions:
Why is this happening in your body?
Why is this happening now?
What might be keeping you stuck?
How can you move forward with confidence?
Meet your Chronic Illness Care Coordinators
Jade Brodie
Physiotherapist
Sarah Lynch
Physiotherapist
Jennifer Smallridge
Accredited Exercise Physiologist
What to expect
You are the rightful expert in your health and your lived experience.
We’re here to listen to your story, provide practical support, cheer you on, and (if needed) connect you with other trusted healthcare professionals as part of your care team.
Initial assessment
Your first session is focused on helping us to understand the full picture - your history, symptoms, capacity, and goals.
This helps us collaborate with you on what support feels most helpful right now. This may include:
A detailed exploration of your history, current symptoms, triggers and day-to-day challenges
A gentle review of energy patterns, post-exertional symptom flares (PEM), stressors and recovery needs
Introducing pacing foundations and tracking options, such as an activity & symptom diary, and/or wearable biofeedback (Garmin, Fitbit, Apple Watch etc.)
Identifying early, practical strategies to reduce symptom flare-ups and support more stable days
Ongoing care & support
Subsequent sessions are tailored to you and may include:
Deepening pacing skills with ongoing guidance and adjustments over time
Using tracking insights to identify clearer patterns, triggers and “limits,” and building strategies to work within them
Debriefing flare-ups, PEM and the emotional load that can come with living with invisible illness
Future planning and goal setting through a self-compassionate, realistic lens
Finding rest and regulation strategies that suit your unique nervous system, lifestyle and health needs
Advocacy and education support for work, school, family, and navigating healthcare teams
If appropriate and desired, collaborating on an exercise program - with clear guidance on when to step it up, and when to pull back
Professional Affiliations
Australian POTS Foundation Associate Membership
EDS Society Core Network of Excellence Member (EDS Australia)
The finer details
All sessions are delivered via Zoom, and the link will be sent to you upon first booking and in all reminders.
Your initial appointment has 60 minutes allocated just for you, including time at the end for us to summarise, plan next steps, organise any rebooking, complete notes, and reset between clients.
Ongoing appointments are available in 30- or 60-minute options with the same approach.
Your preferred payment method will be securely stored via Halaxy for streamlined billing after each session, and a receipt will be emailed to you.
Medicare rebates may be available with a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan -
please email your plan to admin@invisiblybrilliant.com.au.
We also love to support NDIS self-managed and plan-managed participants.
Safe, accessible healthcare with your whole self in mind
We understand that seeking help can be hard, and often leads to spending more spoons than you have.
Our commitment to providing an invisible illness friendly service includes:
Offering breaks during your session to ensure that it is manageable
Providing the opportunity for you to send your notes and updates in between sessions
Keeping up to date with the latest research when it comes to invisible illnesses
The ability to modify your own appointments via the online booking system - no questions asked
Working in a neurodiversity affirming, HAES (Health At Every Size), trauma informed and gender affirming way
Providing culturally safe and sensitive healthcare, particularly for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Obtaining your consent to communicate with other members of your healthcare team, and giving you the opportunity to be part of that conversation
Practicing in line with the 2021 NICE Guidelines for ME/CFS, particularly when it comes to exercise
Options for audio-only consultations to reduce stimulation
Sending you the focus points of each session to reduce cognitive overload (hello brain fog!)
Being open and receptive to feedback
If we are unsure of something, going away to do the research and sharing with you what we find, and knowing our professional limitations
“I am not here to be right, I am here to get it right.”