The Scoliosis Collective

Scoliosis is not something we tend to talk about but it’s implications are life long and far reaching for the person from posture, breathing, weakened muscles, body image and even energy levels. Having a few extra not the “normal curves” can be unsettling… but this is where The Scoliosis Collective can assist! Alex has been such a blessing after many years of trying to make sense of my curvature! Alex has helped immensely! I now understand my scoliosis, I know the how, why and what. I have relevant and suitable warm ups and exercises I can do at home and I also know what movements not to do also! I can join a class with others and perform Pilates or yoga that is safe and instructors who understand my scoliosis. Take the time out for yourself and learn about your scoliosis and how to manage it effectively with The Scoliosis Collective. I found the whole experience strengthening and empowering for body and mind!

I'm going to start with the warm and fuzzy - Alex can relate. Her own experiences gained my 13 year old daughter's (and my) trust and loyalty immediately in a time that was particularly scary and daunting. Alex is amazing with young people, inspiring my otherwise less active daughter to exercise literally every day. She does not want to let Alex down!nnMy daughter developed a severe curve in such a short amount of time by the time I saw it, I knew surgery was her only option. On our first visit to our spinal specialist, HE recommended Alex to help prepare my daughter for surgery.nnWith Alex's expertise, she designed a program to strengthen my daughter's core and supporting muscles, improve flexibility in her spine and develop control of individual muscles around her curve to strengthen and support her spine to limit her decline until surgery. The primary aim is to improve the surgical outcomes - a flexible spine and a body that can recover.nnI cannot sing enough praises for Alex. As a parent you want to do whatever you can to make sure your kids have the best we can manage. And as far as we are concerned, Alex is the best.

I was referred to Alexane to help me with my 45degree curvature of my spine and I have received wonderful support and guidance. I live in Adelaide and we have been working via Zoom with a planned trip to QLD in the near future to do some intensive work. I feel very confident about an ongoing plan to manage my Scoliosis and I highly recommend anyone seeking to get help to get in touch to see what's possible!

When our daughter was diagnosed with Scoliosis by our GP we did not have any idea where to go for any help or treatment except that physio would be a good idea. We took our daughter to a local physio that we knew & he prescribed certain exercises for her but thankfully he recognised that more specific treatment was required & referred us to The Scoliosis Collective. Immediately we could see this was the perfect place for our daughter to get treatment & support. Alexane is not only incredibly knowledgeable about scoliosis but she is also able to offer advice from the point of view of someone who has gone through the journey of scoliosis herself. This is a very caring & empathetic place to receive treatment & we have already noticed actual improvement in our daughters posture.

I began seeing Alex at the Scoliosis Collective about 4 months ago with the intention to prevent the need for surgery and to decrease my pain and symptoms. Alex has honestly been incredible. She is so knowledgeable and has such a deep understanding of scoliosis and all the factors associated with it that she applies to all aspects of her treatment. Having her own personal experience with scoliosis makes her very empathetic and understanding, and she takes the time to explain everything and has made sure that as the patient, I understand my own condition and how I can look after myself in the best way possible. Alex is motivating and engaging, and I am truly so glad to have met her and come across such excellent conservative treatment for scoliosis.