Dr. Cynthia A

Finding Cindy Almonte changed my life. Living with scoliosis means navigating a condition that is complex, misunderstood, and often minimized. Before finding Cindy, I had spent years moving through appointments that focused on short-term relief instead of real understanding. I had even consulted with neurosurgeons and felt overwhelmed by options that were invasive and uncertain. Cindy offered something entirely different. She is not just a Schroth-certified physical therapist. She is an extraordinary educator and a rare specialist who truly understands scoliosis in three dimensions. From the very beginning, she took the time to understand my spine, explain what was happening, and teach me how to work with my body instead of fearing it. Her care is precise, thoughtful, and individualized. She teaches practical skills for breathing, walking, posture, and movement that are specific to each person’s curvature. This is not cookie-cutter physical therapy. It requires intention and participation, and in return it gives you something priceless: agency. Because of Cindy, surgery is no longer my only horizon. What also sets her apart is her integrity. She does not rush, scare, or overpromise. She listens. She explains. She holds a high standard because she believes her patients are capable of more than they’ve been told. We are incredibly lucky to have someone with Cindy’s level of expertise here in Southern California. There are very few specialists like her, and people travel long distances to receive her care. The fact that she has chosen to anchor her work here, and to teach and mentor others along the way, is a gift to this community. If you or your child or loved one is living with scoliosis and you feel overwhelmed, dismissed, or stuck between being told to live with the pain or pursue surgery, I cannot recommend Cindy and Almonte Physical Therapy highly enough. She represents what ethical, skilled, and deeply human care should look like. Some people call me “Kimpossible” because I make the impossible possible. Cindy helped make that true again.

Cindy is an outstanding Schroth specialist who truly goes above and beyond for her clients. I've been working with Cindy for over a year, and her dedication to scoliosis treatment is exceptional. What sets her apart is not just her deep knowledge of the Schroth method, but the incredible access she provides to her clients - offering multiple in-person group classes and online sessions throughout the day. This flexibility has been invaluable for maintaining consistent treatment. Cindy's passion for helping people with scoliosis is evident in everything she does. She's thorough, patient, and genuinely invested in each client's progress. Her expertise in this specialized area is clear, and I appreciate that she maintains a focused practice serving the scoliosis community where she can make the greatest impact. If you're looking for dedicated, knowledgeable Schroth therapy with exceptional support and accessibility, I highly recommend Cindy's clinic.

I feel very lucky and thankful that I am able to spend time with Cindy in her clinic for the group classes, the online classes and the private manual therapy sessions. She is the ultimate professional when working with all of her clients. Cindy treats each of us individually with kindness and patience, making sure we learn and understand the exercises that will help us strengthen our spines that have been twisted by the scoliosis. The 3 hours I spend once a week at her clinic and the multiple online classes each week have helped me tremendously. I can't imagine my life without Cindy and her expert help. I think she's stuck with me for a long time. Thank you, Cindy!

I have been coming to Almonte Physical Therapy for 10 months and Cynthia is a great instructor and physical therapist. I had severe hunched shoulders and severe kyphosis and a severe curve spine. She has straighten my back a lot and improved my posture which reduced my pain. I love the group classes and the online classes are great too and so easy to join and do. I also love the strength training classes she added to the scroth classes. She really cares about her clients and this Physicsl therapy place is the best

Cindy Almonte is AMAZING!! She is a dedicated, thoughtful therapist who goes above and beyond to help patients find relief. Her treatments are individualized and address each patient's unique situation. I've struggled with scoliosis for over 50 years. After working with Cindy for over a year, both one on one, and in the group or on-line sessions, my pain level has dramatically decreased. I have learned so much about my individual condition and my body awareness/confidence has grown as a result. If I could give her more stars, I would!!!