Meet the Scolio-Pilates Team, the Founder, Directors, and Principal Educators behind the method

Our Founder

Karena Thek,
Founder

Karena Thek, Founder of Scolio-Pilates®

Courses: Scolio-Pilates Module 1, 2 and 3

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Our Scolio-Pilates Mission

To add Scolio-Pilates, a three-dimensional exercise method for scoliosis, to the list of traditional treatment options of observation, bracing and surgery for those living with scoliosis. We strive to make these changes through educating professionals world-wide. These professionals are leading the change of scoliosis management by bringing scoliosis specific exercise and hope to their own communities.

The Scolio-Pilates Team

Vice President

John Herbert,
Vice-President of Operations

John is in charge of logistics, hosting a course, wholesale distribution.

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Creative Director

Nisreen Witt,
Creative Director & Practitioner

Language: English, French, Arabic

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Communication Director

Debbie Mills,
Communication Director

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Our Principal Educators

Twelve educators teach the Scolio-Pilates® method around the world.

Suzanne Koucheravy,
Principal Educator

Language: English

Courses: Scolio-Pilates Modules 1, 2, and 3

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Julie Selwood, Principal Educator

Languages: English

Courses: Scolio-Pilates Modules 1, 2, and 3

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Helen New,
Principal Educator

Language: English

Courses: Scolio-Pilates Modules 1, 2, and 3

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Tirta Hidajat,
Principal Educator

Language: English, Bahasa

Courses: Scolio-Pilates Modules 1 and 2

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Sansan The,
Principal Educator

Languages: English, Bahasa

Courses: Scolio-Pilates Modules 1 and 2

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Kim Hang Jin,
DC; Principal Educator

Language: Korean and English

Courses: Scolio-Pilates Modules 1

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Melisssa Lee,
Principal Educator

Languages: English

Courses: Scolio-Pilates Modules 1, 2, and 3

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Lanel Hosomi,
Principal Educator

Languages: English, Vietnamese

Courses: Scolio-Pilates Module 1 and 2

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Annie Tai,
Principal Educator

Languages: Mandarin Chinese

Courses: Scolio-Pilates Module 1 and 2

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Sibel Yildiz Pehlivan,
Principal Educator

Languages: Turkish

Courses: Scolio-Pilates Modules 1 and 2

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Jeanine Yutani,
Principal Educator

Languages: English

Courses: Scolio-Pilates Modules 1 and 2

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Leticia Roxo,
Principal Educator

Languages: English

Course: Module 1 and 2

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