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About the Certification

Become a Certified Scoliosis Movement Specialist with Spiral Spine Pilates—the industry’s leading scoliosis-focused certification for movement professionals.

 

Pathway to Certification

Complete 3 online Modules at your own pace and attend 1 live hybrid workshop either online or in-person before testing out to be certified as a Scoliosis Movement Specialist.

  

Each module includes:

  • Hours of expert-led video instruction by Erin Myers

  • Comprehensive research materials to deepen your understanding

  • Structured, downloadable handouts—complete with page references from Erin’s books, I Have Scoliosis; Now What? and Analyzing Scoliosis (sold separately), so you can follow along and apply key concepts with confidence.

Both books are available for purchase on Amazon.

Expert Guidance

Learn to apply proven, expert techniques from seasoned professionals in the field of scoliosis management.

Lifetime Access

Unlike other programs that revoke access upon course completion, you'll unlock forever access to each module you purchase. Return at any time for a refresher.

Personalized Pacing

The program's modules are designede to be completed at your own pace. There are a plethora of research materials to read, so you can take your time to work through the material.

Immediate Implementation

You'll learn actionable items from the get go. Start helping your existing clients today.

Module 1

Scoli School

 
In Module 1 you will learn about:
  • what scoliosis is
  • identifying which scoliosis myths are true and false
  • common types of scoliosis
  • guiding your clients to identify the possible causes of their scoliosis
  • common secondary pathologies associated with scoliosis
  • scoliosis bracing options
  • scoliosis surgical options
  • benefits of movement on scoliosis
  • your scope of practice when it comes to addressing scoliosis

$179/4-hour course

Module 2

Scoli Detective

 
In Module 2 you will learn about:
  • Understanding the emotional and psychological impact of scoliosis
  • Supporting the whole person—physically, emotionally, and functionally
  • Creating a supportive initial contact experience for scoliosis clients
  • Conducting visual and hands-on assessments
  • Using a scoliometer and how its readings can help you understand a client's scoli
  • Using dot stickers as a visual aid for yourself and your clients
  • Creating a diagram sketch with or without an x-ray
  • Placing pads to derotate and realign the spine
  • Assessing proprioception, core stability, and movement quality
  • Identifying and differentiating between true and functional leg length discrepancies
  • Understanding safe movement rules and restrictions for clients with spinal fusions

$179/4-hour course

Module 3

TBA: Scoliosis Movement Priciples & Muscle Testing

 
In Module 3 you will learn about:
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$179/4-hour course

Module 4

Advanced Applications Hybrid Live Workshop

 
In Module 4 you will learn about:
  • Coming Soon

$379/8-hour workshop

Optional Module 5

Scoliosis Retreat

 

A two-day, in-studio workshop, led by Erin and her teachers, that allows practitioners a fast-paced, hands-on, real-life studio setting experience. You’ll be shadowing and assisting Spiral’s teachers with attendees who have scoli throughout the entire Retreat. Learn more about the Scoliosis Retreat here.

While not required, the Scoliosis Retreat is designed to allow you to apply knowledge gained in Modules 1-4 under the supervision of Spiral's staff.

$725/12-hour workshop

Optional Support

 

Private Consultations

Book a lesson with one of Spiral Spine's Scoliosis Educators at any point during the Scoliosis Movement Specialist Certification for assistance on tricky topics.

Virtual Scoliosis Research Seminars

90-minute webinars covering scoliosis research with lecture, movement, and Q&A session. Recordings are available for two weeks after the live seminar. Follow Spiral Spine on social media to stay up-to-date on offerings.

"Her methods empower both the instructor and the client, helping them better understand the scoli anatomy while safely strengthening and mobilizing each unique body. Erin takes the helplessness and fear out of a scoli diagnosis, and I can honestly say I have a new outlook on life since I started practicing her methods first as her client, and more recently as a Pilates instructor-in-training."

Scoli School Trainee

Testing Out

Requirements:

  • Successful completion of Modules 1, 2, and 3 online
  • Attendance of at least one Module 4 Workshop, either in-person or online

The Process:

Step 1: Final Exam

Take the final multiple-choice exam online. This exam will be similar to the quizzes taken in Modules 1-3. Upon passing your final exam, you will be sent materials for Steps 2 and 3.

$179/Exam and Test Out Materials

Step 2: Case Study

Complete and submit a client case study. Using the provided materials, you'll put together a case study similar to those used in Module 4. Once completed, email your case study in full to [email protected] then book a Private Lesson with Jennifer Stark to schedule your Practical Demonstration & Consultation.

Step 3: Practical Demonstration & Consultation

Perform a 30-minute practical demonstration of you analyzing and teaching the person you used as your case study. Afterward, you'll have a 30-minute consultation with Jennifer Stark.

$105/Practical Test Out and Consultation

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