Advanced scoliosis-specific physiotherapy for adolescents and adults in Vancouver.
Laura Peterson is a Vancouver-based physiotherapist specializing in scoliosis rehabilitation for adolescents and adults. Treatment integrates physiotherapeutic scoliosis-specific exercise (PSSE), motor control principles, and movement-based rehabilitation to help individuals move more confidently and comfortably in daily life, exercise, and physical activity.
Why I Specialize in Scoliosis
As both a physiotherapist and someone who has personally experienced scoliosis, I understand how challenging it can be to navigate posture, exercise, pain, body awareness, and long-term management.
My own experience with scoliosis — including bracing, surgery, and rehabilitation — helped shape my passion for helping others stay active and move confidently with scoliosis.
I have pursued extensive postgraduate training in physiotherapeutic scoliosis-specific exercise (PSSE), including BSPTS/Schroth and SEAS approaches, and continue to stay actively involved in the international scoliosis rehabilitation community through ongoing education, conferences, and SOSORT membership.
Advanced Scoliosis Training
BSPTS/Schroth C2 Advanced Scoliosis Certification
Zwolle, Netherlands 2018SEAS (Scientific Exercise Approach to Scoliosis)
Level 1, New York 2017
Member of SOSORT (International Society on Scoliosis Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Treatment)
Attended: San Francisco 2019, Boston 2024, Italy 2026
Additional Physiotherapy Training
Masters of Physical Therapy, UBC
Gunn IMS Certification
Intermediate Manual and Manipulative Therapy
Treatment is tailored to each individual’s scoliosis presentation and includes physiotherapeutic scoliosis-specific exercise (PSSE), movement-based rehabilitation, and motor control strategies designed to improve posture, muscle balance, movement awareness, and overall function.
My focus is on helping individuals move more confidently and comfortably in daily life, exercise, sport, and physical activity while developing strategies to better manage scoliosis long term
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Excellent help!!! Went from barely walking to medium mobility. This was a last gasp try before going for back surgery. Now I feel that will not be required.” Bradley
