What to Expect During a Scolio-Pilates® Session

Move With Studio Teacher, Rachel Parker, is now offering Scolio-Pilates®, a tailored program to address pain and limitations for people with scoliosis. The Scolio-Pilates® method is an accessible program for managing scoliosis at home or in the studio and is based on the Pilates principles of elongation, breath, and building strength in optimal alignment. 

Here’s what you can expect with the 3-Session Package for Scolio-Pilates® :

• Analysis and mapping of your spine using manual tests, tools and any imaging you bring to the sessions

• Interpretation and education about what this means in regard to how you feel and move

• Elongation and breath techniques to create more space and ease in your unique body

• Easy home exercises to strengthen tissue and muscle around a more neutral alignment

• Instruction on how to use correctional props and padding

• Instruction in Scolio-Pilates® machine based exercises on the Reformer, Chair and Trapeze Table

• Guidance on how to build a future exercise plan with less pain and more strength

“Scolio-Pilates®  helps to educate people about their bodies and how to exercise in the most beneficial way. Many people I have worked with are scared to move because they feel pain and have been told don’t do this and don’t do that by doctors and physical therapists. This program affirms the experience of the scoliosis student and empowers them to move for their spine and overall health.”

~ Rachel Parker

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)

How to Prepare for Your First Scolio-Pilates® Session:

• Please share your experience and history of scoliosis, including diagnosis year and date, limitations, past and present injuries, interventions, etc. 

• Are you currently experiencing any pain? 

• What goals or expectations do you have regarding a scoliosis specific exercises program? 

• Please share X-rays and Cobb angle information via email or bring them with you to your first session. 

• Wear body conscious clothing for educational photos to help you see and understand your unique spine.

Please email us at hello@movewithstudio.com with the requested information above, as well as any additional questions you might have in regards to Scolio-Pilates® or general offerings at Move With Studio. 

We look forward to moving with you soon!