Curve-specific evaluation and treatment for kids and adults — from a practice where scoliosis is the specialty, not a side service.
Scoliosis is defined as a sideways curve of the spine — but if you or your child has it, you already know it's more than that. The spine doesn't just bend; it rotates. Ribs shift, shoulders and hips un-level, breathing changes. No two curves are the same, which is why generic physical therapy — the kind that hands every scoliosis patient the same stretching sheet — so often disappoints.
At Upright, every session is a private, full-hour one-on-one with a licensed therapist, in a practice founded and led by Dr. Rebeca Correalima — a Doctor of Physical Therapy trained under the Barcelona Scoliosis Physical Therapy School (Schroth-based) — in a studio built for this work: wall bars, mirrors, and time to actually teach you your curve.
Treatment is Schroth-Method based (full explanation here): three-dimensional corrective positions, elongation, de-rotation, and rotational breathing, tailored to your specific curve classification. Depending on your needs, your plan may also include:
Stop curve progression — and where possible, avoid fusion surgery. Along the way: better posture, stronger trunk muscles, less pain, improved breathing mechanics, and in many cases a measurable reduction in Cobb angle. Consistency is the multiplier; we build the plan so you can keep it.
No — you can start physical therapy in Florida without a referral. If your insurance requires one for reimbursement, we'll let you know at booking.
We're out-of-network with all insurers. Schroth uses standard CPT codes, so if your plan covers outpatient PT, you can typically submit our superbill for reimbursement. More on cost & insurance.
It depends on your curve and goals — set at your evaluation. Many patients transition to mostly-home-program with periodic check-ins.
Observation without exercise means waiting to see if things get worse. Curve-specific exercise during growth is exactly what Schroth was designed for — at minimum, get the curve assessed so you know what you're watching.
"Rebecca was a game changer for my son who has scoliosis. The doctor said to watch and wait. Instead, we worked with Rebecca and the curve straightened out. She is a hero."
"Dr. Rebeca is wonderful. My son's scoliosis has improved greatly, with her help. She is knowledgeable, dedicated, and caring. I highly recommend her to anyone in need of physical therapy."
Send your X-rays ahead if you can, wear something that shows your spine, and bring your brace if you have one. You'll leave your first visit understanding your curve — and with the start of a plan.
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