Medical disclaimer

We write carefully, we cite our sources, and we try to be useful. But none of what you read here is medical advice for you, specifically. Your body is unique. Your history is unique. Real treatment decisions require a doctor or qualified clinician who knows those things.

The Kelly Method is an educational publication about Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) and related conditions. Our goal is to help patients and caregivers understand what POTS is, why it is so often missed, and what the current evidence says about managing it.

Reading our writing is not the same as being examined, diagnosed, or treated. Here is how to use the site responsibly.

If you think you may have POTS

Take what you read as a starting point for a conversation with a clinician — not as a conclusion. POTS overlaps with other conditions, and conditions that look like POTS can be something else entirely. A diagnosis requires testing and a qualified provider.

If you already have a diagnosis

Do not change, start, or stop a medication based on anything you read here. Medication choices in POTS are highly individual and often involve trade-offs that depend on your other conditions, medications, and history. Call your doctor first.

If you are in crisis

If you are having a medical emergency, call 911 (in the United States) or your local emergency number. If you are in mental health crisis or considering self-harm, call or text 988 in the U.S. for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

What we are and what we are not

The Kelly Method is an independent publication. It is not a hospital, a clinical practice, a telemedicine service, or a pharmacy. We do not provide diagnoses, treatment, prescriptions, or individualized medical advice. We do not have a patient-provider relationship with anyone reading this site.

Our content is written by editors and reviewed for clinical accuracy by Dr. Emma Kelly Stetler, DPT. Clinical review confirms that content reflects current medical understanding; it does not constitute a provider-patient relationship with any reader.

Formal disclaimer

The information provided on this website is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. No content on this site should be used as a substitute for direct medical advice from your physician or other qualified healthcare provider. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, and never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have read on this website. Reliance on any information provided by this website, its employees, contractors, contributors, or other visitors is solely at your own risk. The Kelly Method makes no representation and assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of information contained on or available through this site, and such information is subject to change without notice. You are encouraged to confirm any information obtained from or through this website with other sources and to review all information regarding any medical condition or treatment with your physician. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911 or your local emergency number immediately.

Links to other sites

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Contact

Questions about this disclaimer can be sent to hello@kellymethod.com.

Last updated: April 2026.