Books and publications

Neurochaos: How COVID Rewired the Brains of Our Children

Neurochaos How covid rewired the brains of our children Long Covid Book by Dr Katinka van der Merwe

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This book is a compassionate, parent-focused guide to Long COVID with a special focus on children and families.

It explains how post-viral illness can dysregulate the autonomic nervous system—driving fatigue, brain fog, pain, and GI issues—and outlines a non-invasive, whole-body path to recovery that emphasizes nervous-system rehabilitation, practical at-home support, and multidisciplinary care.

Above all, it offers validation and hope, helping parents advocate for their kids and see Long COVID as treatable—not permanent.

Taming The Beast

Putting Out the Fire

Wakeup: Miracles of Healing from Around the World

A Paradigm Shift in Treating EDS/POTS

Awards

A Paradigm Shift in Treating EDS/POTS Wins 2024 International Book Award for Health: Alternative Medicine

A Paradigm Shift in Treating EDS/POTS Wins 2024 International Book Award for Health: Alternative Medicine
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Dr. Katinka van der Merwe’s groundbreaking book, A Paradigm Shift in Treating EDS/POTS, has been honored with the 2024 International Book Award for Health: Alternative Medicine. This prestigious award recognizes excellence in literature from mainstream, indie, and self-published titles worldwide.

Case Studies

Successful Multimodal Rehabilitation of a Long COVID Case with Severe Autonomic Dysfunction

An independent case study published on ResearchGate documents the remarkable recovery of a severe Long COVID patient treated at The Spero Clinic — offering new insight into the potential of neurologic rehabilitation.

Comprehensive Rehabilitation Leading to Full Recovery in a Pediatric Patient With Refractory CRPS Type I

Published by Harvard Medical School, this powerful clinical case report highlights a 12-year-old who achieved full recovery and pain-free function after months of treatment-resistant CRPS, where other therapies had failed. This case reinforces the promise of integrative, neurorehabilitation-focused care in even the most challenging CRPS cases.