Scolio-Pilates®
Why Scolio-Pilates ?
I was diagnosed with scoliosis at 10 years old after my gym teacher noticed my uneven shoulders. Like many, I went through the standard path: wait and see, then a cast, then a brace, and eventually spinal fusion surgery. For years, I lived my life as normally as possible (you can read more about my journey here) until everything changed.
At 41, I began waking up in the middle of the night, screaming from unbearable pain. No pain medication could touch it. I saw countless doctors, but none could explain why the pain had suddenly appeared. Their only answer was to refer me to someone else.
Finally, a general practitioner suggested I look into Scolio-Pilates. She had only heard of it in passing, but admitted, “I can’t find a way to help you, and it can’t hurt to try.”
When I walked into Karena Thek’s studio, I was broken and hopeless. When I walked out, I had a new love for life. Karena taught me exercises that I practiced daily, and slowly, I rebuilt the strength I never thought possible. I relieved my pain, reclaimed my body, and discovered new tools to live fully again, thanks to Scolio-Pilates. I
Scolio-Pilates affected my life so much that I changed my life and became an Authorized Scolio-Pilates practitioner
What’s Scolio-Pilates?
Scolio-Pilates® is a three-dimensional scoliosis-specific exercise program that will put you in control of your scoliosis. It is an easy and accessible scoliosis exercise program for managing scoliosis at home or in a professional setting.
With Scolio-Pilates, you will learn a tailored program for managing your scoliosis using these techniques:
Elongate: Lengthen the spine towards neutral.
Breathing Techniques: Open up areas of the ribs and lungs that are constrained due to scoliosis.
De-rotation: Using wedges to assist the spine towards neutral.
Strengthening: Maintain alignment and gain ease of movement to increase function in all your life’s passions.
With Scolio-Pilates, you will learn and practice exercises that you will use in your everyday life.
Benefits of Scolio-Pilates may include:
Improved postural awareness
Pain reduction
Improved symmetry of tissues
Improved endurance and tolerance of activities
Improved breathing capacity
Improved strength and flexibility
Pro-active management during your scoliosis journey (non-fusion/brace/fusion)
Scolio-Pilates is an evidence-based program to help you manage your scoliosis using a holistic full-body approach to alignment and strengthening. Scolio-Pilates will give you the tools to alleviate pain and facilitate proper movement for a better quality of life.
Comprehensive Care & Expertise
I help teens and adults with all types of scoliosis, fused or unfused, mild to severe curves. Our Scolio-Pilates® approach significantly improves spine curvature and helps prevent the need for surgery. Available both in-person and online, our specialized methods transform even the most challenging posture issues.
Practical Solutions for Daily Living
Learn day-to-day tactics that make life easier and seamless, from proper desk sitting to yoga modifications. My support extends beyond spinal alignment into overall wellbeing, providing personalized strategies that integrate into your everyday routine for continuous improvement.
Personalized Support & Growth
Experience dedicated one-on-one care on your path to improvement. Whether you're a dancer, athlete, or seeking scoliosis treatment, I provide constant motivation and tailored support for your specific needs. This comprehensive approach ensures you receive expert guidance every step of the way.
How does it work?
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