Who are trying to find the BEST way to manage their child/teen’s scoliosis AND prevent it from worsening, all while juggling the other numerous demands of raising a family.
Who have been diagnosed with scoliosis, by correcting their posture and preventing progression of curves, so that they can AVOID surgery when possible, AVOID long term health issues and LIVE life to the fullest.
Posture-Conscious Adults
Who are uncomfortable about how their curves or slouching look and want to FEEL MORE CONFIDENT about their bodies.
Adults Concerned About Worsening Curves
Who know they have scoliosis or another spine condition and who are motivated to PREVENT SURGERY by means of exercise and posture correction.
Active Grandparents
Who want to bend down to play with their grandchildren, lift them, and carry them WITHOUT pain or limitations in what they can do.
Athletes
Who are aware that scoliosis is interfering with their performance and want to improve their posture to up their GAME!
Dancers
Who want to continue the art they love, excel in their performance, and pursue their passions WITHOUT hindrance from scoliosis.
She understands the frustrations and confusion surrounding life with scoliosis - because she lives with it too!
Diagnosed with a mild curve as a teen, Rachel was told to watch and wait because the curve wasn't bad enough to cause issues later in life ... BUT IT DID.
As a professional dancer in college, she thought she had great posture and strength. However, as time went on she began to struggle with numbness and weakness in her right leg that no one could explain. Other than her scoliosis, her x-rays and MRIs were normal. Her physical therapy colleagues could not find a clear cause of her symptoms. She could not fix herself- and boy was that frustrating!
Then Rachel discovered THE SCHROTH METHOD and learned that a little scoliosis can make a big difference after all. Through the very specific exercises she implemented, she was able to solve the numbness and weakness in her right leg! She was able to control her posture and intermittent pain! She could even perform balance tasks in dance better!
Scoliosis can be a scary diagnosis and the road to managing is not clearly paved. Rachel is passionate about being a guide for those who do not know what to do about their posture problem.
She wants kids and teens to have access to the exercises she did not, so they can thrive and minimize issues later in life.
She wants to give hope to adults that have been told, “There is nothing you can do except surgery,” or “Just live with it.”
Rachel Clay’s credentials:
Certified Schroth Practitioner- Schroth Barcelona Institute
Doctorate of Physical Therapy- Missouri State University
BFA in Dance Studies- Missouri State University
Certified Kinesiotape Practitioner- US Kinesiotaping Association
Fun Facts:
Born and raised in Saint Louis
She is a pastor’s wife involved in inner city ministry
She is a mom to a beautiful, spunky toddler
There are few things she will not try with chocolate :)
