​My daughter has worn a night time only brace for 5 years, and we have been so happy with Grant and Align Clinic. If making braces is a skill and an art, Grant is the master artist. He knows how to tweak a brace to make it comfortable and get the best results. My daughter started with a double curve of around 25 and 19. Now her curve is about 12 and 9. Grant is caring, kind, and painstaking. We fly across the country to get the brace made because we trust in his work. A.L. Florida November 2017 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________​ ​ Both of our daughters got Wood Cheneau Rigo braces for their scoliosis and our experience has been great. Our younger daughter got her brace at an early age and is now wearing it for night-time use for last 4 years. She has reversed her curve by 10 degrees and her orthopedic doctor is very happy with the results. He said the curve correction with the brace is perfect and the reversal is unbelievable. Grant is very skillful and makes every effort to give the best correction possible. We are thankful to Grant and his team. We would definitely recommend the WCR brace if your child has Scoliosis. Shubhada K. Sugar Land, Texas November 2017 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________​ Grant Wood and his team at Align Clinic provided excellent care for my daughter for the three years she was braced. Starting with our initial conversation via phone as to whether or not the WCR Brace was the right type of bracing, we were impressed with Grant's professionalism and knowledge. At first, we were very hesitant to travel to San Mateo from our home in Indiana. We questioned whether or not we could be serviced from so far away. Our hesitation was quickly dismissed once we met Grant and began the process of making the first brace. Grant and his team spent time assessing our daughter and getting her into a brace that was right for her (even if it took a few tries). Over the years, we made four trips to San Mateo and one to the Wisconsin clinic. We shipped braces back and forth a few times for minor adjustments as well. Each time, we felt confident that we were doing the right thing. Our end results are fantastic. We have avoided surgery and not only did we stop progression, we actually have reduced the curvature. Grant and his team made a very hard period in a pre-teen's life a little more bearable. I do not regret our decision to travel to Align Clinic. I am confident that the care and craftsmanship Grant provided cannot be matched anywhere else in the country. Andrea L. Carmel, IN November 2017 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________​ ​We are one of the very fortunate families to live within driving distance of Align Clinic and Grant Wood. It actually didn't occur to me to what extent we were so lucky until sometime into the first year of our daughter, Emma, wearing her brace. When our daughter was diagnosed at nine years old with significant curves, we opted to try an experimental surgery called spinal tethering. It worked and took her 51 degree curve to a negative 10 degree curve in two years. Unfortunately, she still had substantial growth left and we needed to remove the hardware at age 12. Her spine quickly went back to T 34/ L 34 within months. We spent countless hours researching different types of braces and chose the Wood Cheneau Rigo brace, based on the data and our interviews of orthotists. The WCR brace just makes sense. Instead of squeezing a spine from all angles, it targets the specific curves, actually making it so it supports the spine rather than squeezing the child. Our daughter said she actually feels better (after the initial first week or two getting used to it) when she wears it because it supports her. Needless to say, I didn't expect that. Our daughter is now 15 and is only wearing the brace at nighttime. Her curves are now both slightly under 30. Specifically, Grant Wood is a smart, caring and extremely generous human being. He spent countless hours making sure Emma was as comfortable as possible. He answered every call and every email promptly and even helped Emma with her Spanish while we waited for the braces to be modified. He fit us in even when I could tell he really didn't have a spare second in his day. He did the same for others who I recommended to him. Overall, Grant and his staff are excellent and, for our family, a welcomed safe haven during our very difficult scoliosis journey. I would not hesitate to tell anyone to meet with Grant and use his services. Alison S. Los Altos, CA November 2017 read more

I know Grant Wood since 2011 when my daughter was diagnosed with scoliosis. After extensive research and correspondence, I realized that Grant Wood was the only orthotist in the United States who could make a quality Rigo Cheneau type of brace. Grant has received training from Dr. Rigo in Barcelona working with him for 7 years, and he is the most experienced orthotist trained in Rigo bracing techniques in the country. We flew from New York City to San Mateo where it took only 3 days to get a perfect brace for my daughter. Over the past 7 years Grant made 4 scoliosis braces for my kids, 3 for my daughter and 1 for my son. During that time Grant has developed his own clinic and started training other orthotists nationally and internationally. The brace has evolved into Grant's own type called WCR brace, or Wood Cheneau Rigo brace. As a parent I was extremely satisfied with Grant's work and with the work of his associates, Paul Burnett and others. At Align clinic people are fully committed to the quality of their work and strive to make patient's experience the most satisfying and comfortable. We feel grateful for wonderful care and attention that we have received at the clinic. Grant is extremely thorough, thoughtful in his approach and sensitive to the client's needs. He is always prioritizing patient's needs over his own convenience spending hours on improving comfort of the brace and achieving necessary corrections until the child can wear a brace happily. Align clinic has state of the art equipment including a scanner for pre bracing measurements and Diers formetric machine that can assess the spinal curve without radiation exposure. All of the WCR braces are hand made with the highest professionalism and quality. My children have matured and their scoliosis progression was stopped due to bracing and therapy. Being a physical therapist myself, I have received training in Schroth method and now dedicate my carrier to treatment of scoliosis. I have referred many patients to Grant as I knew that they would be in the most reliable hands. They all feel that being treated at Align is the best decision they have made. Viktoria Agaronnik, BS, DPT Schroth C1 and C2, SEAS read more

My daughter was diagnosed with thoracolumbar scoliosis (double curve) 2 years ago. We tried the traditional Boston Brace made locally but was not pleased at all with the fabrication, bulky fit or results. As a health care professional I did a literature review and came across the rigo cheneau brace which looked like a good match. The name that kept coming up was Grant Wood at Allign Clinic. So I packed up my 12yo daughter and we flew out to San Mateo to meet Grant. It was the best decision we ever made. He and his staff including Jolene and Paul were competent, professional, and truly cared about my daughter. The brace they made her fit so well she had a 33 degree correction immediately and grew an inch overnight!!! The brace was so light and comfortable that she was able to play sports including an entire season of lacrosse practice and games with her brace on...yes, even games! Plus Grant has a good working relationship with the pediatric orthopedic spine surgery group at Stanford Childrens and I can't say enough good things about Dr Policy and his team at Stanford Emeryville. Grant has cared for my daughter for 2 years now and he and his team have treated her like family i.e. With understanding and compassion. We travel over 1000 miles to receive this level of care and, in my opinion, it is well worth it. read more

We have had excellent results and a very nurturing experience at Align Clinic. Our daughter was diagnosed with scoliosis at 11, specifically, a 28 degree lumbar curve (out of brace). Her orthopedic physician sent us to get a Boston brace, but after some research and referrals from other families dealing with scoliosis, we opted to get a WRC brace from Grant Woods. We are so glad we did. He got us in quickly and treated our daughter with such a kind and gentle manner (and if you are reading this, you likely know what a delicate subject this can be). He also referred us to schroth therapy with Nancy at Scoliosis Rehab, Inc. Our daughter's curve is now less than 20 degrees out of brace and she feels much better and more balanced. I realize we also perhaps had a dose of luck on our side to see improvement rather than just holding steady, but based on seeing the technique that Grant uses with the WRC, I think Grant's brace was the best thing we could have chosen. We made our decision before the following article came out, which seems to support our experience with data: Minsk et al, Scoliosis and Spinal Disorders (2017) 12:1 read more

We had an incredible experience with Align Clinic in San Mateo. From the very beginning, the team was professional, supportive, and truly invested in our daughter's care. Hosna, in particular, is absolutely amazing. Her expertise, attention to detail, and genuine care made all the difference for us. She took the time to explain everything clearly and set realistic expectations, while also giving us confidence that we were on the right path. About three weeks ago, our daughter received her new brace, very similar to the one Hosna originally made. At our most recent follow-up, we received incredible news, her curve has improved even further since November and is now under 10 degrees on top and 12 degrees on the bottom. We could not be more grateful. What stands out most is that from the start, Hosna was honest that the goal was to stabilize the curve, with no guarantees of improvement, and yet we have seen such meaningful progress. We are truly thankful for the care, guidance, and expertise we received. I would highly recommend Align Clinic to anyone looking for thoughtful, skilled, and compassionate care. read more

I received my prosthetic for my below the left knee residual limb from Paul Burnette , CEO of Align clinic on 03 06 14. It was to replace an old prosthetic that developed soreness at the tip of my residual limb that caused much discomfort and pain. The problem was the limb developed a vee nature that cause the bone to rub against the prosthetic inner socket. causing a sore and heavy callouses. I went to Paul for a new prosthetic and he fitted me with One that works very well to the point of the sore and callouses are disappearing. Within 2 weeks I can walk better and last longer on the new prosthetic.. I know 2 weeks is an early time to make any statement but I feel Paul with his experience, expertise and technique fitted my prosthetic exactly what I needed. By virtue the sore and pain disappearing tells it all. Marty Brouillard 217 Merill Ave Fremont Ca. 94539 read more

Estoy muy agradecido a Grant y a su fabuloso equipo, es el segundo corse que le fabrican a mi hija Daniela, ella tiene 14 años y le diagnosticaron escoliosis hace 2 años. Nosotros vivimos en Lima-Peru y viajamos hasta San Francisco por segunda vez para la atencion de mi hija, mi familia y yo nos sentimos afortunados de haber encontrado a Grant y ser atendidos en ALGIN CLINIC. Esperamos que este conocimiento tan valioso de difunda en toda America, de manera que este al alcance de mas niños con escoliosis. El tratamiento conservador de la escoliosis (metodo schroth y uso de corses) ofrecen una mejor alternativa que el tratamiento quirurgico, que a mi parecer esta muy cuestionado. read more

This review is rather overdue, as I visited Align Clinic on Christmas Eve of 2013 to get my running orthotics. I was a little nervous and uncomfortable thinking about the process and actually having to wear orthotics, but doctor's orders, so I had no choice. I was so glad and relieved when I met Paul Burnette, and his entire staff the month before, for my fitting/casting. Everyone is extremely professional, knowledgeable and friendly. My orthotics are as outstanding as they were when I first got them. No question: Paul is the expert. read more

I have been a patient of Grant's for nine years now and everytime I go into his office, I am greeted with a warm smile and given immediate attention. Grant and his staff make a wholehearted effort to connect and ensure the best possible care for all patients. Grant is very kind and exerts a work ethic far greater than most doctors out there. I strongly recommend attending the align clinic for any orthopedic support. read more

Somos uma família brasileira e encontramos ajuda para nossa filha de 12 anos que tem escoliose do adolescente aqui em San Mateo. Fizemos nosso primeiro colete há um ano e agora retornamos para controle. A curva já está melhor e os resultados são excelentes. A equipe é muito prestativa e acolhedora. Grant tem tanto conhecimento nessa área que foi um grande alívio para nós conhecê-lo. read more

Any great prosthetist has to be an amazing problem solver and have "Macgyver" like abilities. Paul Burnette has been making my prosthetic leg for the last 8 years. He knows his stuff and always does a great job. Johnny P. read more