Clinicians
Erica Hosken
Founder and Scoliosis Specialist
Erica Hosken earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Emory University School of Medicine and has more than ten years of experience in outpatient orthopaedics. She completed an orthopaedic residency program and is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist (OCS). She is C1 (2014) and C2 (2016) certified for management of patients with scoliosis through the scoliosis specific exercise through the Barcelona Scoliosis Physical Therapy School-Rigo Method based on the principles of Schroth. In addition, Erica has completed modules 1-2 of the Scolio-Pilates method. She has treated scoliosis patients as young as five years old through octogenarians. She is a guest lecturer on scoliosis at Emory University and the University of North Georgia. Erica is a two-time former delegate representing Georgia in the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) House of Delegates. Erica works primarily in the Atlanta Office.
Contact Erica: 678-671-6114 or erica.hosken@align-pt.com
Laura Glazebrook
Scoliosis and Pelvic Health Specialist
Laura Glazebrook earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from University of North Georgia. She was diagnosed with progressive adolescent idiopathic scoliosis at a young age and participated in a fusion at age 11. Her experience with scoliosis fueled her interest in physical therapy as a career. She has served local physical therapy schools as adjunct professor at Mercer University and Emory University. Laura completed her Level 2 certification in scoliosis specific exercise through the Barcelona Scoliosis Physical Therapy School-Rigo Method based on the principles of Schroth in 2022 and uses her Schroth corrections daily for her own scoliosis treatment. In addition, Laura spent six years specializing in neurological injuries at world-renowned Shepherd Center in Atlanta, and has specialized training to evaluate and treat a variety of pelvic health concerns. Laura presented on Pelvic Health Considerations for the Neurological Patient at the APTA Georgia’s fifth annual neuro symposium. She is passionate about rehabilitation research and has assisted with studies across multiple diagnoses with both Emory University and Shepherd Center. Laura’s unique background positions her as the only therapist in the state who has both schroth training and pelvic health training. Laura also sees patients with a pelvic health condition as their only concern. Laura operates out of both the Atlanta and Duluth Offices.
Contact Laura: 678-856-7550 or laura.glazebrook@align-pt.com
Andrew Modi
Scoliosis Specialist
Andrew Modi earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Mercer University and completed his Level 1 certification in 2022 in scoliosis specific exercise through the Barcelona Scoliosis Physical Therapy School-Rigo Method based on the principles of Schroth. In addition, he has years of experience treating outpatient orthopedic injuries after beginning his career at the Shepherd Center, where he worked with body weight supported treadmill and robot assisted gait training for individuals with neurological deficits and spinal cord injuries. He is an Atlanta native and received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Wake Forest University. Andrew works primarily at the East Cobb/Marietta Office.
Contact Andrew: 678-223-3262 or andrew.modi@align-pt.com
Payal Mehta
Scoliosis Specialist
Payal is a dedicated health professional whose transformative journey began at the age of 13 when she was diagnosed with scoliosis. As she navigated the complexities of this condition, she encountered chronic pain that affected every aspect of her life. Despite receiving a diagnosis, she often felt frustrated by dismissive doctors who could understand her pain but couldn’t offer the solutions she sought—specifically, a path to being pain-free and strong.
Determined to take control of her health, Payal pursued a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Orthopedics and Sports Rehabilitation from India, completing her Master’s from 2017 to 2019. Her specialized studies focused on advanced rehabilitation techniques, including Neurokinetic Therapy, where she completed Levels 1, 2, and 3 under the guidance of Dr. David Weinstock, the founder of the Institute of Conscious Bodywork in California. This training helped her understand the complex relationships between muscles, enhancing her ability to address underlying issues.
Additionally, her studies in Immaculate Dissection, conducted under the guidance of Dr. Kathy Dooley, an anatomist and chiropractor, deepened her knowledge of anatomy and the body as a cohesive system rather than just a collection of muscles.
Payal is also trained in the Schroth Method, a scoliosis-specific rehabilitation approach that focuses on posture correction and strengthening, enabling her to provide targeted care for individuals with scoliosis.
This holistic approach empowers her to treat pain at its root cause, rather than merely chasing symptoms. With six years of hands-on experience, Payal has helped countless individuals break free from pain and reclaim their vitality. Now, she is committed to holistic healing, focusing on root causes rather than just symptoms. She inspires others to move beyond temporary fixes and work towards sustainable health. Payal works out of the Dallas Office.
Contact Payal: 972-454-0097 or payal.mehta@align-pt.com
Featured In
Publications
Erica co-wrote an article for The Academy Today, a leading Orthotics and Prosthetics publication, on empowerment for patients with scoliosis and the evidence that supports treating patients with scoliosis specific physical therapy exercises.
Social Media and Podcasts
Laura was featured on the T3Fitt Scoliosis Podcast! Click the link to hear her discussion with fitness trainer and fellow fusion warrior Teresa Teuscher on how scoliosis can impact pelvic health. She has also been featured on the Barbells & Motherhood Podcast discussing how to optimize your fitness journey with scoliosis and pelvic health concerns. She joined Dr. Jake Swart in a discussion on the power of language on our health and body image on the Active Atlanta Podcast. She participated in a discussion with Beth Terranova, fellow Schroth therapist and strength coach, on scoliosis and pelvic health during pregnancy. They discuss Laura’s personal experience, current research on scoliosis, and pregnancy. Stay tuned until the end for Laura’s tips for anyone with scoliosis preparing for a pregnancy! For more information on scoliosis and pelvic health, check out Laura’s Instagram account.
Our Approach
Specialized & Personalized Care
Align Physical Therapy was started to better meet the needs of patients with scoliosis, kyphosis, and other complex musculoskeletal problems. A typical physical therapy approach cannot provide the hands-on, patient-specific, private, 100% one-on-one care that people with these conditions need to make maximal improvement.
A Better Option
If you have scoliosis – look no further! You are in the right place. We are scoliosis experts. Whether you want to work on posture and alignment, decrease pain, or get back to doing the things you enjoy, Align Physical Therapy is uniquely skilled to help you achieve your goals.
