Chalom Physical Therapy and Wellness - Schroth Method for Scoliosis

Dina has changed my life. I'm 39 and have dealt with scoliosis since I was 13. I wore a back brace in high school and have dealt with back and neck pain that's gotten progressively worse over the last 15 years. Before seeing Dina, I tried chiropractors and physical therapists, all of which claimed to help with scoliosis, but in the end only offered very generic solutions that did nothing. Why, for example, was I given the same PT exercises for scoliosis that my husband was given for a shoulder injury? After feeling discouraged, a doctor friend then recommended that I look for someone who SPECIALIZES in scoliosis, which is how I found Dina. Dina explained scoliosis in a way to me that I've never heard before. She made me understand my curve and what I needed to do to improve posture, reduce pain, and achieve correction through exercises that were developed for me and my unique situation. I feel like an active participant in my treatment because I understand what I'm doing, why I'm doing it and how it's going to help me. I'm really happy to report that after working with her for 5 months, I feel like a new person. I have significantly reduced my back and neck pain, my posture is much better, and based on our before/after photos, there is a noticeable difference in my curve itself. Anyone dealing with scoliosis knows that it not only impacts you physically, but mentally and emotionally as well. It can also hurt your confidence. Working with Dina has positively impacted me in all of these areas, and I am so thankful to have her. My only regret is not having found her sooner! If you're struggling with scoliosis, no matter your age or stage in life, I highly recommend working with Dina. She is amazing.

Dina has helped me understand my body and my scoliosis in a way I never did before. I am a training professional circus artist. Last year I was attending circus school in San Diego and saw Dina after my coach had pointed out how much my scoliosis was affecting my training. She helped me understand where my curves were, how and why they affected my movement, and what I needed to strengthen to support my training and keep my spine healthy. I worked with her throughout the year and now I am able to manage my back pain and practice healthier movement patterns. She is incredibly knowledgeable and an overall kind human.

If you have scoliosis, Dina Chalom is your person.How I wish I'd found her sooner. Though I've had wonderful P.T's Dina is by far the most qualified in this area. She has training in Scroth as well as another German scoliosis method plus yoga and understands both the emotional and physical complexities of dealing with this back problem. She is warm, highly intelligent, compassionate and supportive.There's no magic , you have to work at this but she will cheer you on and help you attain real progress.Go see her!!

If you are looking for someone who really understands scoliosis treatment Dina is it. She has been amazing as both a PT and a resource for understanding scoliosis and working with my family. She’s incredibly caring and works hard for her patients.

Accessing Dina’s wealth of knowledge and experience in PT, Schroth method specifcally and Iyengar yoga has been a game changer for me! Diagnosed with scoliosis over 40 years ago, I found myself struggling to manage my pain and posture as I age. Dina’s ability to explain, demonstrate and develop home exercises which included videos and props has given me relief and hope for the future. Do not hesitate to make an appointment for an evaluation, I highly recommend Dina!

My daughter was diagnosed with scoliosis at age 14. Dina was recommended to us by our Orthotist. We loved her immediately. My daughter was very angry about needing to wear a brace, and Dina was so kind, patient, and so reassuring. My daughter would not do the exercises so Dina showed her the best way for her to stand and sit for her curve, and showed us some simple things she can do when taking a study break for a few minutes. Dina is one of those rare professionals who goes above and beyond, spending time with me on the phone, following up after our doctors appointments without asking for payment or pressuring me to schedule appts. She obviously truly cares about her patients, and is so good at what she does. My daughter' curve ended up decreasing in her brace and I can only imagine working with Dina contributed to that. I will always be grateful for her help and cannot recommend her more.

My scoliosis curve and anatomy only became symptomatic for me in the past several years as an adult. Most providers just don't get how to manage it and therefore, if "you're not a surgery candidate" you are left with traditional pain relief injections to address your "degenerative" situation. After rounds of unsuccessful "traditional" PT at my primary provider, and considering a brace, I was referred by my chiropractor to Dina. Dina has taught me to understand my curvature and rotation, and Schroth exercises to incorporate into my daily way of life that provide me relief and hope! Thank you Dina! I am beyond grateful!

When I was diagnosed with scoliosis two years ago I wasted no time finding Dr Dina Chalom. She is one of two people in San Diego who knows the Schroth Method. Working with her helped me get out of pain even after the first session. She gives me great exercises and body awareness techniques. I recommend taking her workshop and/or working one on one. She’s patient, humorous, and kind. She’s a great PT and resource for Scoliosis.