The ScoliClinic

Michelle Watkins (31.08.2017 08:13)
My 14 year old daughter was diagnosed with scoliosis this year and we were very frustrated to learn that it would take a year to be seen by a specialist at Children's Hospital. After doing some online searches I came across the ScoliClinic.

I am so thankful that we found this amazing place! When I made the first phone call Andrea Mendoza spent more than 30 minutes on the phone with me answering the many questions and concerns I had. At our initial consultation Andrea was able to explain the results of the X-ray. Andrea is very knowledgeable and professional and she clearly has a passion for helping families navigate a diagnosis and provide support. Andrea always communicates clearly with us and involves my daughter in the discussion. She also draws visuals and provides us with photos, videos and handouts at the physio sessions.

We have now done three months of intensive Schroth physio. Although our physio appointments are 60-120 minutes, Andrea keeps them fun. My daughter has become noticeably stronger and she has a good repertoire of exercises that help alleviate her discomfort and also help her maintain good posture and alignment in daily life and when playing her sports.

Thank you Andrea for your care and dedication. We are very grateful!

Vonja Bardaro (26.06.2017 08:00)
We are thrilled to have found the ScoliClinic. Sharaya, my son's physiotherapist, understands his diagnosis and has helped him immensely. I am a nurse and I appreciate her knowledge of the back, the patho mechanisms involved and the Schroth Method. My son Michael who is 20 feels comfortable with and trusts Sharaya. She has connected and developed a rapport with him all while being incredibly professional and inspiring. It is evident she loves her profession. Above all Michael feels better and has learned so much. He now has the tools and knowledge to take care of his back for a lifetime!

Shelley M (14.06.2017 22:45)
My daughter and I travelled to The Scoliclinic from Edmonton in May for an intensive Schroth therapy session with Andrea. I cannot be happier with my decision to take her to this clinic. Being that my daughter is only 10 she needed a therapist who is kind, compassionate, fun, easy-going, knowledgeable and professional.

Andrea is amazing! My daughter immediately liked her as she made going to therapy and learning Schroth fun. Not only is Andrea a certified Schroth therapist but her background is in childhood physiotherapy. She has a keen interest in making the lives of scoliosis patients better.

We were thankful to go home with a binder full of important information for my daughter. It contains pictures and descriptions of her exercises which we can easily follow at home. I already see a difference in my daughter as she is stronger and her alignment is improving.

I have no regrets travelling to Vancouver to The Scoliclinic and we hope to return at some point this summer. With very few Schroth therapists in Canada I feel grateful Andrea opened this clinic.

Winnie S (07.06.2017 21:24)
My daughter likes going to Andrea's treatment sessions and she has learned how to do the Schroth exercises to help with her scoliosis. I have also learned how to coach my daughter while doing her exercises.

Andrea communicates with our family doctor and specialist, I feel that we have a good support system in place for my daughter. She also provides a personalized exercise plan, as well as other opportunities to join activities such as rock climbing to help with overall strength and group sessions with girls in her age group.

The clinic itself is clean and well equipped with stall bars, a rock climbing wall, mats, portable mirrors, exercise balls, etc. Scheduling appointments is easy with their online booking system where I can easily create and cancel appointments.

So happy that I found Andrea!

Lisa (24.05.2017 02:38)
Andrea unequivocally stands apart from any other health professional our family has known. She is able to quickly establish rapport with a teenager while still maintaining her professionalism and strong lead during physiotherapy sessions. Her practical approach combined with her fun yet calm demeanour, allows her to bring physical and emotional comfort to her patients and inspire them to continue working at home on the prescribed exercises. It is clear that Andrea is devoted to her profession and her patients very much.

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