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Get to Know Our Staff: Alex Loewen, Movement Science Lab
What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite?I am a bioengineer in the Movement Science Lab at Scottish Rite for Children Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Center in Frisco. We use high-speed motion capture technology, similar to what is used in movies and video...
How Olivia Faces Scoliosis With Resilience Through Bracing
Whether she is spiking a volleyball over the net or racing others in cross country, 17-year-old Olivia enjoys an active lifestyle with intensity, grit and heart. “Both sports have taught me about discipline, teamwork and pushing through challenges,” Olivia says,...
Grace in Motion: How Kathlynn Found Her Inner Strength With Scoliosis
For Kathlynn, of Waxahachie, Texas, dance is not just a hobby. It is an outlet for expression that brings joy. Just days after Kathlynn’s 10th birthday, she and her family went to the pediatrician for a routine visit. The pediatrician noticed a curve in Kathlynn’s...
Pointe Readiness: How Does a Dance Instructor Know When a Young Dancer Should Start?
A young ballet dancer who is committed to the art will eagerly await the opportunity to join more experienced dancers en pointe. Many factors should be considered before making the transition to training in pointe shoes. Parents and instructors should take this...
Central Oregon Daily: Andrew’s Journey Back to the Baseball Field
Andrew was only 8 when Perthes disease, a rare childhood hip disorder, changed everything. One day, he was playing baseball, and the next, he couldn’t walk. “There were days he would come home from school, and he was in so much pain he would go lay down in his bed...
Get to Know Our Staff: Ronni Rowe, Occupational Therapy
What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite?I am an occupational therapist (OT) and assistive technology professional. I work with patients and their families to order their custom wheelchairs, cover clinics and see our Intensive Therapy patients. What is the...
One Diagnosis, Two Unique Journeys: Ellie and Josie Take On Scoliosis Together
With an insatiable love for reading, 13-year-old Ellie and 10-year-old Josie, of McGregor, Texas, have always turned the page of their story together, even as they face scoliosis side by side. Their mother, Sarah, recognized the signs early as she was diagnosed...
The Pattern of Perseverance: How Scoliosis Fueled Gabbi’s Passion for Fashion
Hidden in every seam of a garment is a unique story, as 21-year-old Gabbi would discover. While she has always loved fashion, Gabbi’s appreciation for design would develop in the most unexpected places — from her own scoliosis journey. “I always follow the wise...
Get to Know Our Staff: Julia Kinard, Property Management
What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite? I am the property management assistant, and I facilitate and support the activities of our Property Management department. Our team manages the real estate and mineral assets that have been generously donated to...
5 Common Types of Scoliosis: Which Form Does Your Child Have?
Scoliosis is a common orthopedic condition that affects between 2% to 3% of the population. This abnormal sideways curvature of the spine can range from mild to severe, with varying health impacts. Scoliosis must be monitored until children stop growing, and...
Get to Know Our Staff: Grace Evasco, Occupational Therapy
What is your job title at Scottish Rite?I am primarily an outpatient occupational therapist (OT). I meet with patients weekly to work on specific goals related to upper extremity function. I also guide them through activities that support their ability to do the...
Hand in Hand, Kam Embarks On a Healing Journey Through Treatment
Kamran, better known as “Kam,” is always on the move! Whenever his family takes a break away from the city, Kam enjoys spending time on a swing set or riding up and down hills in golf carts. Though he is full of energy and curiosity, 2-year-old Kam has endured many...
Briggs’ Transformer Surgery: The Procedure That Gave Him a Thumb
Previously published in Rite Up, 2025 – Issue 1 Just two days after Christmas, 4-year-old Brigham, who goes by Briggs, underwent what he calls his “Transformer” surgery at Scottish Rite for Children. Briggs, of Longview, Texas, loves playing with cars, trucks and...
Get to Know Our Staff: Beth Boomstein, Information Technology
What is your job title at Scottish Rite?I am an enterprise resource planning (ERP) training and testing coordinator. I train the employees on how to use WorkRite and other applications, as well as overseeing Scottish Rite’s release testing throughout the year. What...
News On 6: Tulsa Man Sells Mustang to Support Scottish Rite for Children
More than 50 years ago, Bryan Rowland was a patient at Scottish Rite for Children. Bryan was born with Klippel-Feil syndrome, a rare condition in which his vertebrae were fused together. “Thankfully, my parents sought treatment through Scottish Rite, and I received...