My second online workshop with FusionPilatesEDU.com, Scoliosis Spinal Fusion, was released today! In this online 2-hour workshop, I teach the specific set of challenges spinal fusions can present and how to work with clients that have them, dispelling any misconceptions that those with spinal ... [ Read On ]
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Welcome, Allie Myszka!
I'd like to introduce you to Spiral Spine Pilates' newest teacher, Allie Myszka. Allie initially met me on a journalism assignment and quickly realized she was called to be more than a Pilates student. Through her practice and training, Pilates has given her a path to healing and helped her learn to ... [ Read On ]
There are many non-surgical ways to treat scoliosis
Yesterday, on the TV show "The Doctors," they included a segment on scoliosis. At first I was thrilled that a major show was finally covering scoli, but when I realized how they were covering it, the rage began to set in. By the end of the piece, I literally felt nauseous and thought I might have ... [ Read On ]
Untwisting Maya: Her Story
I recently published Untwisting Scoli: Maya, the first in a new series of educational videos by Spiral Spine showing the analysis and exercise process I use to untwist my scoliosis clients. Untwisting Scoli: Maya documents my unique process with a long-time client of mine, Maya. I originally ... [ Read On ]
Scoliosis Inventions
Recently, I was listening to a lecture on inventions at my children’s school. My kids were learning about early America and how inventions improved people's lives. At the end of the talk, the speaker said, “is there any aspect of your life where you could invent something to make it easier or ... [ Read On ]
My Scoli Heart Hurts
My heart hurts. I’m going to let my heart bleed all over my computer as I write this. I often feel the emotional pain that my scoli clients go through, and it can be emotionally draining at times. Today is one of those days. As many of you know, I am not an advocate for spinal fusion surgery. I ... [ Read On ]