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Scoliosis Physical Therapy: Specialized Care for All Ages
We provide specialized physical therapy for scoliosis patients of all ages, utilizing effective techniques such as the Schroth Method as part of our comprehensive scoliosis treatment.
About Scoliosis Care Physical Therapy
Our Mission
Dr. Jeanann Maguffin is the owner of Scoliosis Care Physical Therapy, specializing in physical therapy for scoliosis. Jeanann is a graduate of New York University’s Physical Therapy program and has received an Advanced Master’s in Orthopedic Medicine as well as a Post-Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy from Touro College. She holds certification as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) through the American Physical Therapy Association, recertified in 2024. Since 2006, Jeanann has co-instructed cadaver dissection at Touro College and is a guest lecturer on the Schroth Method and scoliosis treatment for physical therapy graduate students. She also shares her expertise on scoliosis and spine care at various conferences and community groups.
Jeanann is dedicated to providing individualized one-on-one care, utilizing a skilled, comprehensive, hands-on approach. She has undergone extensive training with the Institute of Physical Art, specializing in functional manual therapy, and has studied under experts such as Shirley Sahrmann (movement system impairments), Brian Hoke (foot and ankle), Kevin Wilk (shoulder, hip, and knee), and in areas like temporomandibular joint disorders and kinesio taping.
Jeanann opened the first Schroth clinic on Long Island and is among only 30 physical therapists in the United States with advanced training in Schroth-based physical therapy. This specialized training equips her to treat juvenile, adolescent, and adult patients with idiopathic scoliosis, kyphosis (Scheuermann’s Disease), flat back, hyperlordosis, and post-surgical conditions. She received her Schroth-Barcelona (BSPTS) C2 certification in October 2013, following her BSPTS C1 certification in November 2011. Additionally, she holds an advanced certification in SEAS (Scientific Exercise Approach to Scoliosis) from the ISICO Institute in Italy, having trained under Michel Romano and Alessandra Negrini, the founders of these widely used techniques in Italy. Furthermore, she has received training in the Lyon Method for Scoliosis from Dr. Jean Claude DeMauroy, a pioneer in international scoliosis education.
With over 20 years of experience in private practice, Jeanann was inspired by “Curvy Girl” moms (a support group for girls with scoliosis) to learn the Schroth Method and introduce it to Long Island, N.Y. It has been a true honor and privilege for her to provide this essential service.