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Tai Chi Practice for Scoliosis
Learn Tai Chi postures and movements to elongate, straighten and strengthen your spine.
Stabilize your back, increase awareness of your body position (proprioception) to improve symmetry, slow degeneration, and improve your posture.
"John is a great Tai Chi instructor. I initially had some concerns trying to learn via zoom sessions, but John quickly put any concerns to rest. In just 10 sessions he took a complete novice to a level where I can now follow a daily routine on my own. Tai Chi has been a valuable tool, along with core strengthening exercises, to help me deal with the effects of various spinal degeneration issues, including degenerative scoliosis."
"I highly recommend John for anyone interested in exploring Tai Chi as a complement to traditional physical therapy, or just as a stand alone program to help with balance, coordination, and mobility."
Scott Smith
South Carolina, United States
In Studio
Welcome to my studio in Montreal to get the ideal working conditions of in-person training. Benefit from a recording of the session that is sent to you afterwards, along with your personal workout program.
On Zoom
Join me on Zoom if you're out of province/country or it's more convenient. You will receive a recording of the session afterwards, along with your personal workout program.
“ I just wanted to get back to you after our daughters' chiropractor appointment today. He found that she was very much in alignment, he hardly had to do any adjustments."
"I also asked him if he would mind doing a reading with his scoliometer just out of curiosity, for the sake of her new exercise program with you, and since I told him we were measuring with a digital app just to see the progression over a longer period."
"He took the measurements down for you and compared it to the last time he had done it. He said there was improvement especially in the thoracolumbar area, and he said whatever we are doing just keep doing it”
Joan P.
Montreal, Canada
Testimonials
SCOLIOSIS (STUDIO AND ZOOM)
“My osteopath has long said that the vertebrae in my thoracolumbar area are particularly difficult to mobilize. This is in spite of me being a committed athlete (dance) at a high level of physical fitness and postural control. After a couple of months of me working with John on a personalized selection of scoliosis-specific exercises, she was surprised to notice more mobility in that area than ever before! And I'm feeling more aligned and more balanced in my dance movements than ever before."
Arlene
Montreal, Canada
SCOLIOSIS (ZOOM)
“John is so knowledgeable, so kind and patient, and he helped me through every one of the exercises. I’ve become stronger, more flexible and toned up more and look forward to continuing the exercises and having continued results on the total spine, even considering I had surgery on 8 vertebrae in the past. How I wish I would have known someone like him when I noticed something was wrong at age 13, to avoid the surgery I had when I was 15. I would recommend him to any candidate that is willing to stick with the program.”
Darlene A.
Pennsylvania, USA
SCOLIOSIS (IN-PERSON AND ZOOM)
"John Cloutier has been working with our daughter for the last 6 months. My daughter’s scoliosis involves 2 curves close to and over 50 degrees which have been progressive over the last 5 years.
John is a compassionate coach who engages with the whole family to support and facilitate the compliance needed in this scoliosis specific program. We really felt supported by him in what can be a lonely journey when you are trying to make a difference with a non-surgical approach.
His Scoliosis Relief Program is multi-facetted, involving stretching, strengthening, and targeted exercise for the specifics of your particular curves. He provides follow-along videos which are a great visual support for all the exercises assigned. He made it very easy to follow which was especially helpful for my daughter since she was able to follow the program independently once she learned all the exercises. It is very clear and extremely well explained.
John is an enthusiastic and caring individual and coach who wanted my daughter to get stronger and improve as much as we did. Along with his scheduled coaching, there was time set aside for questions and discussion.
After 6 months in his program my daughter had an x-ray which showed a reduction of 4 degrees in her thoracic curve and her lumbar curve was stable since her last x-ray 9 months prior. We were extremely happy since we have never seen a correction before and her higher lumbar curve was stable. Her chiropractor noted the visible derotation of her vertebrae in the x-ray, and for the first time in 5 years it was noted at her hospital visit, through a scoliometer reading that her rib hump was surprisingly small for her curve profile.
Our hospital visits usually involved preparatory speeches for an eventual surgery. With this news we are confident that there IS a way to improve your curves and stabilize with targeted exercise if you are willing to put in the time and energy. It is a learning curve, a commitment and it will not work without discipline. However, if you or your child is willing, you can be sure that John and his program will provide an immeasurable support to help you reach your best potential on this journey."
Joan P.
Montreal, Canada
SCOLIOSIS (STUDIO)
"Thanks a ton John! You really helped reshape both my life and mindset in regard to my scoliosis journey! I want you to know this. I hope you don't take what you do for so many people lightly. I know the results truly come from us, but without someone like yourself to lead the way, many of us wouldn't know where to begin."
Marque R.
Montréal, Canada
SCOLIOSIS (ZOOM)
"John is a very well trained, congenial professional who listens to client feedback and immediately incorporates it into his lesson plan. I enjoyed working with you!"
Karen K.
Ocala, Florida, USA
Phone: [ 514-913-8039 ]
Email: [ john@john-cloutier.com ]
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