Book Details
Title: Embrace – A Scoliosis Patient Guidebook
Author: Elizabeth Paulyn Gostelow
Publication Date: 1 February 2021
Format: Paperback
Length: 78 pages
ISBN‑10: 9811878552
ISBN‑13: 978‑9811878557
Official Website: https://embracebook.carrd.co/
Instagram: @em._.brace
Goodreads: Embrace by Elizabeth Paulyn Gostelow (text citation)
Cover of Embrace by Elizabeth Paulyn Gostelow
Elizabeth’s Journey
Elizabeth’s scoliosis journey began like many adolescents — with uncertainty, discomfort, and the emotional weight of a changing spine. She underwent bracing, but when her curve continued to progress, she sought a second opinion and eventually underwent complex scoliosis surgery. Her recovery was transformative, restoring her alignment and confidence.
To see how adolescents regain confidence and mobility after scoliosis surgery, you may view a Pilates recovery clip on our Instagram: Pilates after scoliosis surgery.
Understanding Scoliosis
If you are new to scoliosis, you may want to start with our AIS overview to understand how scoliosis is diagnosed and why some curves progress.
For practical day‑to‑day strategies, explore Living With Scoliosis: Tips for Comfort & Confidence. To see how adolescents thrive after surgery, read our featured patient story.
What You’ll Learn in Embrace
- Daily living tips for managing pain and posture — complementing our scoliosis lifestyle guide.
- For guided scoliosis‑friendly exercises, you may find this short video helpful: scoliosis exercises for posture and comfort.
- Emotional resilience and mental health strategies for navigating scoliosis.
- Resources for caregivers and support networks.
Where Embrace Is Available
| Category | Institutions |
|---|---|
| Libraries |
National Library Board Public Libraries Lee Kong Chian Reference Library |
| Hospitals |
National University Hospital Tan Tock Seng Hospital |
| Schools |
Ai Tong School Deyi Secondary Guangyang Primary Guangyang Secondary Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Primary Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Secondary Peirce Secondary Raffles Girls' Secondary School Raffles Institution Teck Ghee Primary Townsville Primary Whitley Secondary Singapore Chinese Girls' School (Primary) Singapore Chinese Girls' School (Secondary) |
| Others | NuVasive |
Media Features
Elizabeth’s story has been featured in: