Scoliosis Care

Scoliosis Care at Spiral Spine

Spiral Spine is an internationally recognized leader in scoliosis care and education. Doctors from around the world refer their patients to be cared for by the teachers at Spiral Spine both in-person and virtually. Scoliosis care at Spiral Spine is highly individualized as we know every scoli body is different. Through a combination of muscle testing and research-based exercises, Spiral Spine’s teachers assess and meet the needs of their clients, even in the most puzzling cases.

Every client begins their journey by:

    1. Purchasing an individual lesson or package. (Scroll down to Services for more information.)
    2. Research our staff and schedule your first lesson.
    3. Filling out the intake form we send you after you book your lesson.

We can’t wait to meet you and help you figure out how to live the life you desire with your unique, scoli body!

Need help? Please contact the client care coordinator.

Can you Discuss Bracing, Surgery, or Other Scoliosis Topics with Me?

Yes! Back bracing, surgery, and nutrition are among the topics we get A LOT of questions about. Erin Myers and the Spiral Spine staff spent many years reading research and working with clients to create the book I Have Scoliosis; Now What?  We suggest you get the book to learn more. If you want to speak further about these topics, please book a private lesson – you can leave a note on our scheduling system when you signup for your lesson online telling us just what you wish to discuss.

 

Services

Private Lessons

Private lessons, either in-studio or virtually, allow us to assess your scoliosis and develop a plan of care.

With an Instructor

$105/Session
$510/Package of 5 sessions
$990/Package of 10 sessions

With Erin Myers

$175/Session
$495/Package of 3 sessions

25 Minute Customized Workout Video *+

A video will be created by your instructor and will be available for viewing for 2 weeks (once emailed) covering homework given by your instructor and the topics your instructor wants you to focus on. You may let your instructor know what Pilates equipment or props you have access to.

$60/Video

VRTL Scoliosis Group Class

Classes use any owned equipment, props, or household items to form targeted workouts for all fitness levels. Attendees are expected to know their bodies’ needs in order to modify appropriately when cued. Classes are 50-minutes long and held via Zoom. Each recorded class is available for the following week for those who cannot attend live.

$30/Class
$100/Package of 4 classes

Scoli Care Package +

3 private lessons with an instructor (in-studio or virtual) and 2 25-minute customized workout videos for you to do on your own at home

1 Pack $395  ($40 discount if purchased individually)

Spiral Spine on Demand

Access Spiral Spine’s team anytime, anywhere with our on-demand streaming platform filled with scoli workouts and educational videos. Make an impact on your scoliosis with these high-quality scoli classes that cover a wide range of experience level, video length, and equipment type.

7-day Free Trial
$18/Monthly
$180/Yearly ($36 savings vs monthly subscription)

VRTL Scoliosis Research Seminar

Pop-up, webinar covering scoliosis research and what we do at Spiral Spine with a lecture breaking down the research, movement applying the research, and a Q and A session. Can’t attend live? No problem. A recording will be sent afterward and be made available for 2 weeks.

$35/Seminar

Scoliosis Retreat

Learn research-backed ways to align, strengthen, and release your body at this two-day workshop, led by Erin and her teachers. Everyone is welcome from newcomers to long-time clients, no matter the degree of your scoliotic curves, your age, or if you have had any kind of scoliosis surgery.

$725

* This service is only available after your first private lesson.
+ Erin Myers does not offer this service.

Download Mind Body Online

Looking to take a Pilates class with Spiral Spine? We recommend downloading the MBO app. This is the preferred way to sign up for all our classes, from groups to privates, in-person to virtual. You can even register for the Scoliosis Retreat. On your phone/tablet, using the app will be a much friendlier experience than the MBO website.

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Over the years, I’ve tried a variety of methods to keep my scoliotic spine healthy, but my body has always felt locked up, uncomfortable, and vulnerable. Erin’s teachings have allowed me to be stronger, have less pain, and feel more confident in my body. Her methods empower both the instructor and the client, helping them better understand the scoli anatomy while safely strengthening and mobilizing each unique body. Erin takes the helplessness and fear out of a scoli diagnosis, and I can honestly say I have a new outlook on life since I started practicing her methods first as her client, and more recently as a Pilates instructor-in-training. For me, practicing these principles has melted away my fear, embarrassment, and burden of living with scoli. For the first time in a long time, I have hope and am fully present for the people I love in life, which is the greatest gift I could receive.
H. M.
Pilates has been a “go to” relief program for my scoli discomfort for years! Jennifer ALWAYS greets me with “How’s your body feeling today?” and then tailors my workout to meet those needs. She has a vast knowledge of anatomy and applies it differently at every session. Even on my worst days I know I will feel better after a session with Jennifer!
B. C.
Erin has a vast knowledge of how to improve scoliosis through exercise. Erin has served as my daughter’s private Pilates’ teacher for the past five years (my daughter was diagnosed with scoliosis at the age of seven). At my daughter’s weekly workouts with Erin, I have witnessed Erin’s teaching style first hand. Erin couples her vast knowledge of the body with her positive and energetic personality. She has been able to talk to my daughter in terms she will understand and motivate her to stay committed to her workouts (no mean feat when you are dealing with a teenager!). I have never seen Erin do the same workout twice with my daughter. She is constantly adjusting the exercises to what my daughter’s body needs on that particular day. She has also taught my daughter a tremendous amount about her own anatomy and has empowered her to embrace and take control over her scoliosis. I attribute my daughter’s curve staying stable during her growth spurt to the work that she has done with Erin. In short, Erin is an amazing teacher who is dedicated to improving the lives of her clients.
T. G.
My son Conor has been taking Pilates classes with Sarah for over the past few years. My son has a developmental delay and scoliosis. Sarah has been a wonderful pilates teacher for my son. He is excited for each class and very much enjoys working with her. He even gets to pick his own music to exercise to. Sarah is knowledgeable, positive, and engaging. Sarah challenges and motivates my son while focusing on the fundamentals of form, strength, and balance. She adds on variations and fully explains the key steps and target goals. My son has a large spinal curve that is very noticeable. After sessions with Sarah, I now hear many compliments from my family members about his wonderful posture. My son feels and walks more confidently with less back pain. We plan on working with Sarah for years to come, and anyone would be very lucky to have her as their pilates teacher.
D. D.
Erin Myers is absolutely phenomenal. I have scoliosis, severe lordosis, osteoporosis, etc. I am 82 years old and was diagnosed with degenerative disk 42 years ago, so I have had a long struggle with pain. I have been to countless doctors, which have not been any help. My chiropractor gave me a lot of relief for the past 20 years, but he cannot work miracles. I was almost unable to bear the pain any longer when I went to Erin. She has given me my life back. I cannot recommend her highly enough.
S. L.
I've been training with Jennifer for almost three years, and her expertise in Pilates for scoliosis care has been life-changing. From the very beginning, she took the time to understand my needs and tailored every lesson to my body. Her attention to detail and comforting approach have helped me build strength and most importantly reduce the pain I have from my scoliosis. Jennifer's deep knowledge of both Pilates and scoliosis shows in every lesson. Not only does she help with my physical health, she has also become one of my best friends. I can't recommend her enough to anyone seeking specialized care!
S. R.
I have worked with Erin Myers for almost twenty years. Erin’s knowledge and passion for treating scoliosis and spinal issues is exceptional. I credit her for my pain-free life. I would highly recommend Erin to people of all ages.
K. J.
I drove down to Nashville from Indiana to work with SSP for two days, and my experience was just top-notch in every way. When I left Nashville after two days of Pilates and bodywork, I felt relaxed, open, and aligned, I left with tools to empower my home practice, and after mixing with such knowledgeable, attuned people, I have new ideas about areas of my scoliosis support that would benefit from care using additional therapeutic modalities.
C. S.
After two spinal surgeries, I found Spiral Spine Pilates. I have consistently worked with Sarah to heal and gain flexibility after my spinal fusions. With the help of Sarah, I healed quicker than I ever imagined and gained more flexibility than I ever expected. I go regularly to Sarah because she can always find new ways to work and stretch my body, which is difficult to find with a traditional workout. Over the years, Sarah and I have become very close, and I see similar bonds between instructor and student all over the studio. Sarah not only helped me heal through one of the hardest times in my life but also was one of my biggest cheerleaders through it all.
A. L.
After being diagnosed with adult onset Scoliosis in 1995, I tried for 20 years to find a therapy that help me stabilize my condition. My worst fear was becoming a hunched over little old lady in pain! In 20 years I never found a therapist who truly understood my Scoliosis. In 2015 I read an article about Erin and began seeing her several times a month. Her knowledge of both the disease and the body has made my life unlimited in many ways. I hike, take Pilates, and stand for long periods of time. I'm forever grateful to Erin.
C. G.
After being diagnosed with scoliosis, my doctor recommended that I go to physical therapy. After doing some research, we found that Spiral Spine had a dedicated youth scoliosis teacher and my sessions with Jennifer began. She is an exceptional Pilates instructor whose understanding of scoliosis and compassionate approach have given me lasting relief and strength. Over the many years, Jennifer has become a great and trusted friend, and I’m deeply grateful for her constant support and commitment to my well-being. I always look forward to our sessions, knowing I’ll leave feeling stronger and more at ease. It's not just the Pilates I look forward to, but also the time spent with Jennifer and the friendship we’ve built!
T. B.
I came to Spiral Spine desperate to find a solution to help me manage my scoliosis and more importantly my back pain. I have had the privilege of working with Sarah Case for private sessions and cannot recommend her highly enough! Sarah is not only extremely knowledgeable about Pilates but also deeply understands the unique challenges that come with scoliosis. One of the things I appreciate the most is her attention to detail; she takes the time to correct form and make adjustments to ensure I am getting the maximum benefit without discomfort. Spiral Spine is a key part of my well-being. I have noticed a significant improvement in posture, reduced discomfort, and increased confidence in my movement. Sarah's expertise in working with my scoliosis has truly made a difference in my daily life, and I am so grateful for her guidance.
John DoeCEO
When I first began working with Erin many years ago, I had no understanding of scoliosis and the impact it had on not only my body but on my mental health as well. Today, I am astounded at how strong I have become physically, how confident I am in meeting certain goals and most importantly, how comfortable I am in my own skin. Thank you, Erin!
L. B.
Working with Jennifer has meant the world to my girls and really helped them not only physically but emotionally and mentally, too. I still can't believe that we moved to Tennessee and found you - I mean, you know that you are one of a kind with the scoliosis program! Truly felt like it was God!
M. D.
In 1978, at the age of 13, I was given the diagnosis of scoliosis. My spine was basically shaped like the letter S and the doctor told my parents I needed surgery to correct it so I was whisked off to begin a new life of pain, fear, and embarrassment. I was given a total spinal fusion with a Herrington rod and spent the next year in a body cast. After that year it was basically "good luck to you, have a nice life." Fast forward to becoming a nurse, which meant being on my feet and lifting patients. Add in having two children and my back was a wreck. I lived in pain but knew I didn’t want to go down the narcotic rabbit hole so I ate Ibuprofen around the clock. A friend of mine suggested Pilates to me but after visiting several studios, they weren’t sure I would be a good fit. Then I discovered Spiral Spine. I immediately felt safe, understood, and most importantly hopeful. I am now one year in and my pain is considerably better, I feel strong, and I know I now control my future...with the help of my friends at Spiral Spine.
M. C.
Spiral Spine is the real deal. I have scoliosis and have tried so many modalities to treat my pain, asymmetry, and discomfort and SSP has been the most thorough and effective thus far. This is not your average 'put a pad here and do what everyone else does but a little crooked because your spine is different'. During my private lessons, these ladies had an anatomy book out the whole time and each exercise was rigorously fine-tuned to suit exactly what is going on in my individual case. Erin is extraordinarily knowledgeable about scoliosis; she has a deep intuitive sense of the condition, strong grasp on anatomy and biomechanics, understands the importance of stretching, release, and strength as facets of Pilates that work together, and she has so much experience working with scoli.
C. S.
At 72 years old, overweight and out of shape I was rather anxious when I first entered the Spiral Spine Pilates studio. My doctor recommended that I give it a try when I mentioned my constant stiff back and hip. (I was diagnosed with scoliosis as a teenager). After the initial evaluation at Spiral Spine Pilates, I started working with Heather for one on one sessions every week and have continued for the past 10 months. Heather has been so kind, patient and encouraging during this time. She knows a lot more than any physical therapist I've seen. It has been very beneficial to have her show me the exact positioning as I work to strengthen my core and make gradual adjustments.
N. A.

Frequently Asked Questions

Wear something you feel comfortable moving in. You will likely be laying down or kneeling in a variety of positions, so you may feel comfortable in longer or close-fitting shorts or pants. Capris and long workout pants are great. Socks or bare feet are fine.

All classes are 50 minutes.

For both group classes and private instruction, in person or virtual, please register here to schedule your lesson. You’re welcome to contact the studio if you need assistance registering.

If you must cancel your scheduled lesson, please do so 24 hours in advance to avoid a full-service charge. While we understand that unforeseeable circumstances and illnesses do occur, the 24-hour cancellation policy remains in place.

Yes! Erin and several of our teachers offers private, virtual lessons at the same rates as their private appointments. For information on how to schedule and prepare for a virtual lesson, please visit our virtual lessons page.

We don’t take insurance, but many clients have had success using their HSA, FSA, or exercise benefit programs through work. We highly suggest you explore these options if they are available to you.

We are so glad you asked! During your lesson is the perfect time for questions. Each lesson you book is your time with your instructor. Please feel free to let her know when you have questions and you are welcome to spend as much of any lesson as you’d like seeking her advice on anything Pilates or scoliosis related.

All of our instructors are highly trained and can work with any client, no matter their goal. We suggest you read each bio and check out their schedule to get an idea of who you’d like to work with.

If you’d like assistance selecting a teacher, you can always contact us.

Scoli care is very individualized and looks different for each person. In addition, your goals will also impact this. Please scroll up and look at the scoli care plans from real clients of ours to get a broad idea of what your plan could look like.

People come to us for a lot of varied reasons, especially among those who have scoliosis. So there is no one way your first few lessons will look. Sometimes people want to talk and ask us questions and sometimes they want a Pilates lesson. There is no wrong way to start your journey with Spiral Spine. However, if you want your lesson to look a certain way, please let us know, and we will do our absolute best to accommodate you. The more you tell us about your desires, the better we are able to help you.