WHAT OUR PATIENTS SAY

Life Changing

“I was diagnosed with scoliosis as a teenager. I became discouraged in recent years because of the increasing pain in my back and the fact that I continued to get a little shorter each year. Two years ago, at the age of 66 and on the recommendation of my doctors, I decided to try physical therapy. Frankly, I was not optimistic.

Working with Erica and learning the Schroth technique have changed my life. I have significantly less pain in my back and have more stamina than I’ve had in years. I take less pain medication and yet I feel better than I have in a long time. And I am proud to say, I am an inch taller than I was two years ago. Erica, I cannot thank you enough!” -NM

Dramatic Difference

“After 6 weeks of regularly exercising [with] the Schroth Method, I could feel an improvement in my back pain and overall comfort with the ability to simply sit straight. The difference in posture improvement was dramatically noticeable.” -MB

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3400 McClure Bridge Road Building D, Suite A, Duluth

5.0 22 reviews

  • Avatar Priscilla Williams ★★★★★ a year ago
    I have worked with Erica for years. She has really helped me learn more about my scoliosis, how to work on improving it, all while giving great feedback on how to adapt my home life. When I got pregnant, she was amazing at modifying my … More exercises and it really helped prevent my scoliosis from getting worse. She is even more helpful since recovering. Laura and Andrew have also been amazing with providing relief from pain I experienced post baby. Laura and Andrew give great ways of explaining things, so that I could understand what I was supposed to be feeling as I do the exercises. Andrew was also really accommodating when I asked to bring my 2 year old to a session; which was such a relief that I didn't have to reschedule if I couldn't find childcare. They really care about their patients and individualize treatment plans to the person. I feel cared for and have gotten so much stronger since starting my physical therapy at Align.
  • Avatar Sarah Walter ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    Erica is very talented and i cannot recommend her enough. Her goal is to give you the tools you need to stay out of back pain, improve your posture, and in turn your quality of life. I was diagnosed with scoliosis as an adolescent (i now … More have 30-50 degree curves ) and have dealt with back pain after each of my 4 pregnancies and after a fractured pelvis. Erica was able to incorporate not just scoliosis (The Schroth method) and back strengthening exercises, but also core and pelvic strengthening exercises into my program. My husband and family saw physical results (my curve visibly looks straighter) after only a few sessions. I am now able to perform my daily activities with work and running after kids pain free. I am so very thankful that i stumbled upon her and her practice. This has been by far the best treatment for my scoliosis. If you or someone you know has scoliosis, you should see Erica.
  • Avatar Jack Brock ★★★★★ 5 years ago
    Erica has worked with me for 3 years now. I am 62 years old with scoliosis, and she has taught me how to correct my posture, alleviate my pain, and strengthen my back muscles, such that my spinal curves have not only improved, but I have … More also gained a little bit in height. She makes you work hard, but she is a most personable human being. I actually followed her from her last job to her current practice just to have her work with me. The Schroth method works for me, and I highly recommend that anyone should go to see Erica for your scoliosis treatment. Mothers, send your children now - don't wait until they reach adulthood to do something about their scoliosis.
  • Avatar R Cavanaugh ★★★★★ a year ago
    Started having lower back and hip pain and discovered I have scoliosis (in my 50's). Saw Laura Glazebrook for treatment with excellent results. Can't recommend Laura enough. She is incredibly knowledgeable, compassionate and listens … More carefully to concerns.
  • Avatar Jewels Coiron ★★★★★ 5 years ago
    Erica has treated my daughter with schroth therapy for her scoliosis for a couple of years. We are very pleased with her notable improvement--her curve has improved. Erica provided the perfect balance of challenge and encouragement--along … More with humor--to keep my tween exercising daily. I highly recommend Erica for treatment of scoliosis.
  • Avatar Frances Van Keuren ★★★★★ 3 years ago
    I am seventy-five years old, and I have tried out several types of treatment for my scoliosis. None worked nearly as well as the Schroth technique, used at Align PT. After just five sessions with Laura, the pain level for my scoliosis has … More diminished significantly and I am standing up straighter. We are doing a combination of dry needling to relax tense muscles (which is quite tolerable), and breathing and stretching exercises to straighten my twisted spine. Laura also helped me get a better setup with support for my back in my desk chair, so I do not get sore working long hours on the computer. Laura is truly knowledgeable about body structure and musculature, and she puts that knowledge to good use by kindly and patiently figuring out how best to help you.
  • Avatar Sid Sack ★★★★★ 2 years ago
    I'm 76 and have experienced back issues for over 25 years, starting with degenerative disks and spinal stenosis. Eventually these problems led to scoliosis, which I wasn't fully aware of its significance until a couple of years … More ago. Facing continued worsening of my curvature, my spinal orthopedist recommended physical therapy, and specifically the Schroth Method, if I wanted to avoid a worse-case scenario of scoliosis surgery.
    I began working with Laura in April 2022, and after 8 sessions over the last 4 months, the improvements in my posture and spine x-rays have been significant. My orthopedist was more than pleasantly surprised and pleased with the results when I saw on August 31.
    Laura (and Erica, who I had 1 of the 8 sessions with) are very knowledgeable, demanding yet encouraging, personable and caring. I'm highly disciplined and have always been very active, so doing the exercises Laura has taught me simply became part of my daily workout routine. I'll continue to work with her, although less frequently, in order to check my form and suggest additional exercises or variations in the ones I do.
    Not only are Laura and Erica Schroth Method experts, Align's one-on-one model is by far more effective than the traditional insurance-reimbursement based model used by most PT practices. And while Align doesn't file the insurance paperwork, I've had no issues submitting their session statements to my insurance company and having my claims reimbursed.
  • Avatar Xiaoping Li ★★★★★ 3 years ago
    I am so glad to find Align PT for my daughter's scoliosis treatment! Dr. Laura is very knowledgeable and passionate about her work. We only worked with her for 2 months so far, and I can see clear changes for my daughter's posture … More and spine curvature. I wish we found her earlier! Strongly recommend!
  • Avatar Robin Raflo ★★★★★ 2 years ago
    Somehow, some way, I magically stumbled across the Schroth method and immediately researched providers in my area- which led me to Align PT. I'm 41 and have been searching for holistic treatments for scoliosis for years to help me … More feel more balanced and understand my body better, but always came up short until now. I am beyond grateful for Erica and Laura's expertise because it has absolutely improved my life. I now have the tools and support I need to gain control of my own alignment. I no longer feel discouraged or helpless and my pain is nothing like it used to be. I might be their patient for the rest of my life haha!
  • Avatar Susan Kelley ★★★★★ 3 years ago
    Dr. Laura Glazebrook is a highly competent physical therapist with advanced training as a scoliosis specialist in the Schroth method. I have been treated by her for several months for scoliosis and have experienced significant improvements … More in lower back pain and improved posture (e.g., standing taller, less slouching/leaning forward). In addition to her superb clinical skills, Laura is very kind, patient, and encouraging physical therapist. As a patient and a registered nurse, I highly recommend her for treatment of scoliosis.
  • Avatar Paula Strickland ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    My daughter was diagnosed with scoliosis at age 12. We proceeded through the traditional treatment of fitting a back brace. That was not the best method for us and we received a referral to Erica Hosken and we were introduced to the Schroth … More Method for scoliosis treatment. When my daughter began treatment, she was on the brink of needing corrective surgery. After seeing Erica for over 2 years the improvement in her back is amazing. Erica is extremely knowledgeable and professional and is an expert at what she does. She has equipped my daughter with reasonable exercises that she can use for a lifetime. Erica is impressive with her knowledge of Schroth and has an amazing, relateable beside manner.
  • Avatar Gina Velicu ★★★★★ 2 years ago
    Align PT is amazing. Mrs. Glazebrook helped my daughter get better after her scoliosis diagnosis. We loved coming here!
  • Avatar Lenwood Valliere ★★★★★ 3 years ago
    I am very impressed with Laura’s knowledge of both physical therapy and pelvic physiology.
    She has helped me in both areas with excellent results. She is a good listener and comes up with great solutions. Thank you Laura for improving     … More my health. I appreciate you patience and expertise!
  • Avatar Xinwei Zhang ★★★★★ 3 years ago
    Seeking help from AlignPT is one of the best decisions I’ve made this year.
    Before seeing Laura, my back felt sore and tense every day from sitting. I had trouble focusing on my work, as the pain constantly distracted me and led me to     … More consider whether I should just quit my job. I also had to give up my hobby of playing the piano, which also requires a lot of sitting. To cope with the back pain, I started doing some exercises at home, but there are very limited tutorials specifically addressing how to deal with scoliosis. Additionally, everyone’s situation is different, blindly following other people’s treatments could lead to even more pain and damage. One day, I was doing more research on scoliosis treatment, “the Schroth Method” came to my attention. It seemed like Schroth would be the most effective method given my age and spine condition. Then I found AlignPT and though I should give it a try.
    After my initial evaluation with Erika, who explained my problem to me clearly, I started going on a regular basis. During each session with Laura, she teaches me different techniques, but all with the same goal - to breathe and move using the correct muscles. Some exercises are easier and some are more challenging, allowing me to choose the ones I feel more effective and more comfortable doing. Besides teaching me the exercises, Laura also assesses and mobilizes my spine and muscles, and uses dry needling/cupping when needed. She is knowledgeable and passionate about helping her patients. Having been in a similar situation, she is able to understand and help me not only from a doctor’s perspective, but also from a “wardmate” perspective. She is always cheerful, resourceful, and professional. After 15 visits, my back feels so much better. I am able to work long hours again with significantly less pain, and I also resumed playing the piano. Emotionally, I feel less anxious and more optimistic about how to deal with my back in the future.
    I highly recommend Laura and AlignPT to anyone suffering from scoliosis.
  • Avatar Patti Daniel ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    Erica is fantastic with my son and very knowledgeable. She does a great job encouraging my son and showing him how to do the different exercises. Thank you!
  • Avatar MaryClare F ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    Erica will change your life! Before seeing Erica, I suffered from severe back pain due to my scoliosis. Over the past 8 months, Erica has worked with me to teach me the skills to prevent my pain. She is so attentive to your symptoms and … More truly goes the extra mile to help you get better. Erica is knowledgeable and professional and is truly an expert in what she does for her patients.
  • Avatar Jon-Michael Schiavone ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    The improvement I’ve seen in the quality of my life since seeing Erica cannot be understated. Before I first began to see her, I was at the end of my rope: My back and body was in deep, consistent pain and turmoil, I was no longer able … More to run or exercise like I had in my 20s, and I was doing 45 minute yoga sessions a day which provided only relief for a few hours before pain set-in again and continued to gradually worse week-over-week. Once I began seeing her, my life started a slow and gradual improvement that began to build on itself and exponentiate over time. Erica taught me an awareness of my body, with stretches and mini-workouts that helped slowly restore my body to neutral, in a journey that, with each step, felt like huge reliefs and miracles were had, even bringing me to tears on occasion from the relief and freedom I felt. I am now at a point where I have resumed a weekly workout routine that works for, and brings out the best of, my body, and I am able to feel relaxed and pain free during my activities of daily living. When I do have pain or discomfort, or feel out of alignment, I am able to implement all the tools Erica taught me to iron out the little kinks I feel and feel good again.
    While I still have some room to grow, I am now at a point where the daily, agonizing pain I once experienced is virtually gone, and I feel it’s only a matter of time before my symptoms disappear almost entirely. My work with her has seen not only an improvement in the quality of my life, but, I believe, it’s length, for all the exercises I’m able to perform now and the stress that is now gone. Anyone wanting a similar improvement in their life from scoliosis will not be disappointed.
    Thank you Erica for giving me a freedom I didn’t know was possible and the ability to live a more fulfilling life.
  • Avatar MaryClare Freeman ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    Erica will change your life! Before seeing Erica, I suffered from severe back pain due to my scoliosis. Over the past 8 months, Erica has worked with me to teach me the skills to prevent my pain. She is so attentive to your symptoms and … More truly goes the extra mile to help you get better. Erica is knowledgeable and professional and is truly an expert in what she does for her patients.
  • Avatar Heart Math ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    Erica is an expert as a schroth method therapist! She is knowledgeable of all the things that are most helpful to helping a child with scoliosis. She knows the outs and ins of whether a brace is needed and how to wear it as properly and … More as comfortably as possible. Her suggestions enhance the schroth method! As a physical therapist, she is very thorough!!!! She takes her knowledge and specifically matches the needs that are specific to the curves of your child’s spine in order to achieve maximum benefit!! I highly recommend Erica as a schroth method therapist!! We love her work and every service she provides!
  • Avatar Kelly Field ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    Dr. Erica Hosken is very knowledgeable in the area of scoliosis. I saw improvement after only one visit. She was attentive and personable. Highly recommend you see her for scoliosis related issues no matter your age. She even helped me … More jump my car off when my battery died!
  • Avatar Elicia Bryan ★★★★★ 5 years ago
    Erica is AMAZING. I was blown away from the first appointment. She really took the time to figure out and explain to me what was going on with my spine, and to make sure I fully understood so I could make the corrections she lead me through. … More She took measurements on our first day together and again on the last day before releasing me to do the work more independently, and my curve had improved a ton! I finally feel like I finally fully understand what's going on in my body, have a lot less pain, and I feel stronger and more confident. I feel like it's pretty hard to come across people in the medical industry who really make you feel like they care about you as a patient and Erica definitely does. I can't recommend her enough!
  • Avatar Lynn Zahner ★★★★★ 5 years ago
    Agree with all the other reviewers! Physical therapists have helped me through several pain episodes, but Erica really stands head and shoulders above them all. After my orthopedic surgeon gave me the bad news that my scoliosis was worsening … More because of my running. I searched for an exercise technique and found the Schroth method, and a registered Schroth practitioner in Gwinnett County. Erica helped me to understand why each exercise was recommended, and to do each one correctly. It is a learning process. Now after just a few months, I stand, walk, and run with confidence. You can get better with age!
  • A Google User ★★★★★ 5 years ago
    Erica has worked with me for 3 years now. I am 62 years old with scoliosis, and she has taught me how to correct my posture, alleviate my pain, and strengthen my back muscles, such that my spinal curves have not only improved, but I have … More also gained a little bit in height. She makes you work hard, but she is a most personable human being. I actually followed her from her last job to her current practice just to have her work with me. The Schroth method works for me, and I highly recommend that anyone should go to see Erica for your scoliosis treatment. Mothers, send your children now - don't wait until they reach adulthood to do something about their scoliosis.