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.
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.
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.
