Meet Nisreen Witt

Authorized Scolio-Pilates® Practitioner | Certified Posture Alignment Specialist

It all started with a tap on the shoulder. I was ten years old when my gym teacher gently pointed out that my shoulders looked uneven. She suggested I ask my mom to take me to a doctor. That moment changed everything.

What followed was a blur of appointments—plaster casting, bracing, and eventually, spinal fusion surgery. I did everything I was told, and for a while, it worked. It looked like I was living a “normal” life. But pain was always there in the background. I learned to live with it… until I couldn’t anymore.

At 41, I began waking up in the middle of the night, screaming in pain. The medication didn’t help. Dozens of specialists had no answers. I felt lost in my own body—until one doctor, out of ideas, said:
“I’ve heard of something called Scolio-Pilates… maybe try that?”

That suggestion changed my life.

I walked into Karena Thek’s studio broken. I walked out with hope.

Through Scolio-Pilates®, I rebuilt my strength, regained proper alignment, and learned how to support my spine. One evening, after a flare-up seized my right arm, I laid on the floor, got into my corrections, took one breath—and the pain disappeared completely. That’s the power this work gave me.

Scolio-Pilates didn’t just relieve my pain—it reshaped my body and my beliefs. I even gained height, growing an inch and a half by decompressing and realigning my spine through daily practice.
That’s what Scolio-Pilates did for me.

Discovering Mobility with Fusion

As I deepened my practice, I discovered something I never thought possible: mobility, even with spinal fusion. For decades, I believed certain movements—like bending to touch the floor—were simply off-limits. But Posture Alignment Therapy changed that. I found freedom and flexibility I didn’t think was possible.

That moment was so powerful, I pursued certification in Posture Alignment Therapy in 2024 so I could help others experience the same.

A Designer’s Eye for Alignment

My background as a designer shapes how I teach. I don’t just feel alignment—I see it. I use visual tools, creative cues, and innovative strategies to help you understand your body not just through sensation, but through sight. Whether we’re mapping out spinal curves or adjusting your daily posture, I help you see your alignment clearly—and transform it intentionally.

Work With Me

I offer in-person and virtual sessions in scoliosis-specific movement and posture alignment. My mission is simple:
To help you feel strong, supported, and empowered in your body—no matter where you're starting from.

Credentials

• Authorized Scolio-Pilates® Practitioner (2022)

• Certified Posture Alignment Specialist (2024)

• Trilingual: English, French, Arabic

• Based in Newport Beach, California

• Offering virtual and in-person sessions