Leading Orthotics Practitioner

Sally is an experienced Orthotist specialising in evidence-based conservative treatment of Scoliosis. With almost 20 years’ experience she has developed a specialist Scoliosis bracing service within the South East of England. 

Sally is Bupa registered, and has specialised in the Gensingen brace since 2017. She is the UK’s most experienced Genisngen brace provider. The Gensingen brace by Dr Weiss works in conjunction with Schroth therapy, and is primarily for adolescent and early onset (juvenile) Idiopathic Scoliosis. 

Since meeting, Sally has worked closely with the highly renowned Dr Weiss, who has become a mentor to her over the years. Sally trained with Dr Weiss in Germany, spending a week in April 2023 Training in CAD design of Gensingen braces. Under Dr Weiss’s leadership, Sally is now a recognised CAD brace designer for UK and international counterparts.

“My experience has helped me to understand the psychological impact that wearing a brace throughout childhood can have, I work closely with other therapists, patients and their families to fully support my patients throughout their treatment and beyond. This treatment really works , but compliance is key to the outcome . By adopting a realistic and holistic approach to patient care, we can improve compliance, and ultimately, the end result”.

Sally holds membership with the British Scoliosis Society and SOSORT, the International Society On Scoliosis Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Treatment. These affiliations underscore her commitment to staying at the forefront of non-operative management for scoliosis, ensuring that her practice at Braced for Scoliosis is informed by the latest advancements and global collaboration in the conservative management of scoliosis and spinal deformity.