8th Annual Scolios-us Brace Design Contest
Thank you to everyone who entered our 8th Annual Brace Design Contest! Your creativity and strength continue to inspire us. Be sure to join us again next June for our 9th Annual Scolios-us Brace Design Contest!
Congrats to our 2025 Winners!
7 & Under: Sydney
8 - 10: Daenerys
11 - 13: Olivia
14 & Up: Mya
Celebrate with an 8th BDC T-Shirt!
To celebrate, we are excited to launch our 8th BDC T-Shirt Fundraiser! All proceeds help us continue our programs to help kids and teens with scoliosis.
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Our 2025 judges represent the intersection of scoliosis and mental health. As mental health professionals with expertise in treating kids and teens with scoliosis, they are paving the way for holistic treatment!
Thank You to Our 2025 Judges!
Our 2025 judges represent the intersection of scoliosis and mental health. As mental health professionals with expertise in treating kids and teens with scoliosis, they are paving the way for holistic treatment!
KELLY RENDER, LCSW
Kelly Render is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who currently serves as a school-based social worker in the New Orleans area. She is also one of the leaders of The Empower Hour here at Scolios-us. With over 8 1/2 years of experience in the school system, she specializes in grief, anxiety, depression, and school/peer relationships. Kelly received her Masters of Social Work and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Louisiana State University.
ELISABETTA D'AGATA, PHD
Dr. Elisabetta D‘Agata is a clinical psychologist, researcher, specialist in the area of idiopathic scoliosis. She has published several manuscripts papers and has authored the book "Enjoy life with idiopathic scoliosis during adolescence: psychology for professionals of scoliosis." Her research interests are related to the application of the bio-psycho-social model in the treatment of the patients with scoliosis.
LYNDSAY NEEL, LCSW
Lyndsay Neel, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the school system in the New Orleans area. She is also a leader for The Empower Hour here at Scolios-us. Lyndsay has focused her career in supporting the mental health of youth who have experienced trauma, anxiety, grief, and depression. Lyndsay is passionate about the benefits of group work and enjoys providing group therapy and mental health workshops for adolescents in the community.
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