How I got here
I’ve lived with severe scoliosis since I was 12. For years, I dealt with persistent pain, spinal compression, restricted breathing, and the frustration and insecurities that come with a visible asymmetry. I was told this was just how my spine would be and that surgery was my only real option to fix it. Unwilling to go down that road, I was left with no real solutions. I cycled through yoga, Pilates, Schroth therapy, massage, and acupuncture just trying to cope. None of it provided a lasting fix, just temporary band-aids. I was stuck in a loop of symptom management that never touched the root mechanics behind my pain.
That changed when I started working with a Functional Patterns practitioner. Within my first week, my pain dropped significantly. The approach was different from anything I had tried before. It addressed how my whole body worked together rather than treating my spine like an isolated issue.
That experience led me to pursue my Functional Patterns certification in 2023. What started as my own search for a better way to move became the foundation of the work I now do with others.
What I am actually trying to do for you
Instead of managing symptoms, I help you address the root mechanics behind your pain so you can build a body that holds up to real life. If you want to feel stronger, more stable, and more confident in how you move, I want to help you work toward that.
A diagnosis gives context to what’s happening in your body, but it shouldn’t set a hard cap on how strong or capable you can become, or lock you into passive care. This is especially true for scoliosis. Showing people that they can move beyond those perceived limits is why I do this work. When you address the mechanics underneath your curve, you build genuine structural resilience and take back control of what your body can do.
My qualification
I am a Functional Patterns Human Biomechanics Specialist Level 2, certified in 2023.
Functional Patterns is a training methodology built around how the human body is designed to stand, walk and move.
I train the same way I coach
The work I do with clients is the work I do on myself. I bring first-hand experience of the pain and challenges that come with scoliosis, and of working to find a better way forward.
What to expect from me
Plain language
I will show you what I am seeing in how you move and explain why it matters. No jargon you have to nod along to.
Your body, not a template
Two people with scoliosis do not get the same program. The assessment is what decides the work.
Honest timelines
This is gradual work. I would rather tell you that up front than sell you a quick fix that does not hold.
Come and get assessed
The first session is the best way to find out whether this is a fit for you.