Episode 32: Scoliosis, the Spine, and posture with Meredith Weiss
About Meredith Weiss
Meredith is a licensed physical therapist with over 25 years of clinical experience in outpatient orthopedics and the fitness & wellness industries. Specializing in The Schroth Method for Scoliosis, she is an advanced certified (C2) BSPTS therapist for scoliosis and spinal conditions and is an internationally appointed Certification Course Teacher for The SSOL-Schroth Method.
In addition to her physical therapy credentials, Meredith is a nationally certified comprehensive Pilates Teacher (NCPT), an experienced registered yoga teacher (E-RYT500), and a Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT). With her background in Psychology; Neuroscience from Vanderbilt University, she has always had a passion for mind-body integration. Meredith is the founder and owner of both Kioko and Physiolutions.
Do you know what scoliosis can teach everyone? Meredith Weiss is a physio that specializes in this vast and intriguing topic. In the podcast Meredith gives us insight into the Schroth method and how it is connected to yoga. Although a huge fan of yoga to support those with spinal imbalances, she also shares things to be mindful of to not exacerbate the challenges this community comes up against.
Meredith shares a wealth of knowledge from the foundation of breath and how important it is to stabilize the spine to the importance of the core, nasal breathing and working with the vestibular system. Whilst many like to knock the neutral S-curve alignment, she has found that using it as a foundation has been truly transformational for her clients. Her greatest gift is how she layers awareness about the spine, strategies for stability and the power of breathing.