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For more than 25 years, patients and families have flown into Singapore from across Asia, Oceania, Europe, the Middle East and the Americas for one reason: expert non-surgical scoliosis care under Dr Kevin Lau (Doctor of Chiropractic, RMIT, Australia)* and the ScolioAlign™ 3D corrective bracing system. Many first meet us through a teleconsultation or digital X-ray review — then travel to us when they are ready for an intensive correction programme.
Scoliosis Patients From 50+ Countries Have Trusted ScolioLife® for Over 25 Years
- 25+Years of Clinical Experience
- 50+Countries Served
- 3Clinics Across Southeast Asia
- 1M+Scoliometer App Downloads
Why Do Scoliosis Patients Fly to ScolioLife®?
Patients travel to ScolioLife® because comprehensive, non-surgical scoliosis correction under one roof is rare. Most families are told to wait and see until the curve is severe enough for spinal fusion surgery. ScolioLife® was founded to offer a third path: a structured correction programme that combines custom 3D bracing, scoliosis-specific exercise, spinal decompression and nutritional support — refined over more than 25 years of clinical practice.
- Pioneering clinical leadership. Dr Kevin Lau (Doctor of Chiropractic, RMIT, Australia)* holds a Master's degree in Holistic Nutrition, is the author of the internationally distributed book Your Plan for Natural Scoliosis Prevention & Treatment, and serves as a representative to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
- The ScolioAlign™ 3D brace. Designed from an advanced 3D body scan and manufactured with CAD/CAM and AI-assisted 3D printing, ScolioAlign™ follows an over-corrective philosophy — unlike traditional hospital braces such as the Boston brace, its clinical goal is to actively reduce the Cobb angle, not merely hold it. See how braces compare.
- A complete system, not a single tool. Bracing is combined with scoliosis-specific exercises (including the Schroth method), spinal decompression and nutrition — addressing the root imbalances behind each curve.
- Award-winning care. ScolioLife® was named Healthcare Company of the Year 2025 and Scoliosis Centre of the Year 2026, and Dr Lau received an international award for excellence in scoliosis care at the Forttuna Awards in Dubai. Read the latest announcements.
- Documented, published outcomes. Results are tracked with before-and-after radiographs and stratified by curve severity and skeletal maturity on our Success Rate page. Individual results vary with age, curve type, compliance and biology — we show you the data and let it speak.
- A hub built for international patients. Singapore is one of the world's best-connected medical destinations: direct flights from 100+ cities into Changi Airport, English-speaking care, and our clinic on Orchard Road in the heart of the city. Regional patients can also be seen at our Kuala Lumpur and Surabaya clinics — the clinical protocol is identical at all three.
Patient Stories From Around the World
Every photograph below is a real ScolioLife® patient who travelled — sometimes across the world — for their scoliosis correction programme. Since the early 2000s we have welcomed patients from more than 50 countries; the galleries below show a small selection by region. Individual results vary.
Southeast Asia
Our home region. Patients from Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, Cambodia, Myanmar and Vietnam make up the largest share of our clinical caseload — many now cared for locally at our Kuala Lumpur and Surabaya clinics.
East Asia
Families fly in from China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan and South Korea — often after searching for alternatives to spinal fusion for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Mandarin-speaking support is available in clinic.
South Asia & Middle East
Patients from India, Pakistan, Nepal and the United Arab Emirates typically combine an intensive two-to-four-week programme in Singapore with ongoing telecare review after they return home.
Oceania
Australia and New Zealand are among our largest overseas patient groups — a direct 7–8 hour flight from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth or Auckland to Singapore Changi.
Europe & the Americas
From the United Kingdom, France, Italy and Germany to the United States and Canada, long-haul patients usually begin with a Zoom teleconsultation and digital X-ray review, then plan a single intensive visit.
- Singapore
- Malaysia
- Indonesia
- Thailand
- Philippines
- Vietnam
- Cambodia
- Myanmar
- China
- Hong Kong
- Taiwan
- Japan
- South Korea
- India
- Pakistan
- Nepal
- UAE
- Australia
- New Zealand
- United Kingdom
- France
- Germany
- Italy
- USA
- Canada
- + more
Athletes, Broadcasters & Public Figures Choose ScolioLife®
Over 25 years, professional athletes, television presenters, actors, international models and public officials have quietly entrusted their spines to Dr Kevin Lau — the same programme, the same standards, whoever walks through the door.
Richard Garcia
Professional FootballerAustralian international winger who played for West Ham United, Colchester United and Hull City in England, later captaining Perth Glory. Represented Australia at the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Bebe Battsetseg
Miss Mongolia 2009Crowned Miss Mongolia in 2009 and went on to represent her country on the international pageant stage.
Patrick Holford
Nutritionist & AuthorBritish nutrition author and founder of the Institute for Optimum Nutrition. His book The Optimum Nutrition Bible has sold over a million copies worldwide.
Hossan Leong
Actor & ComedianSingaporean entertainer with over 50 stage and screen productions to his name. Awarded France's Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres in 2010.
Paul Foster
Actor & TV HostSingaporean actor and presenter of British-Peranakan heritage, known for the police drama Mata Mata and Netflix's Singapore Social.
Michelle Goh
ActressSingaporean actress discovered by director Eric Khoo, who starred in the acclaimed film Mee Pok Man and later appeared in North American series including Smallville.
Bernard Tay
President, AA SingaporePresident of the Automobile Association of Singapore and Chairman of the Singapore Road Safety Council, and a past President of FIA Region II.
Steven Chia & Yvonne Yong
Broadcast JournalistsPresenters of Channel NewsAsia's Primetime Morning. Steven Chia is a senior CNA editor who now hosts the current-affairs programme Talking Point.
Stanley Leong & Pamela Ho
Radio PresentersOn-air presenters with Singapore's 938LIVE news-and-talk radio station, today known as CNA938.
Ambassador of Seychelles
Diplomatic CorpsA serving ambassador of the Republic of Seychelles, among the diplomats and officials cared for at our Orchard Road clinic.
Photographs shared with patients' permission. Dozens of international models and performers have also been cared for at our Orchard Road clinic.
Featured in International & Regional Media
Dr Kevin Lau's pioneering work in non-surgical scoliosis correction has been covered by health, lifestyle and professional publications across three continents — from Singapore's Lianhe Zaobao and Berita Harian to The American Chiropractor.
Dr Lau has also given radio and television interviews across the region — and today reaches a global audience through his books, his Scoliometer app (over 1 million downloads) and the ScolioTrack monitoring platform.
The Overseas Patient Journey, Step by Step
How does an overseas patient start scoliosis care at ScolioLife®? It begins from home: send us your X-rays for a digital review, meet Dr Lau on a Zoom teleconsultation, and only travel once your programme is planned. A typical intensive visit lasts two to four weeks.
Digital X-ray review
Send your existing X-rays and history from home. Dr Lau assesses curve type, severity and correction potential before you spend a cent on travel.
Zoom teleconsultation
Meet Dr Lau online to discuss findings, the recommended programme, expected duration and costs — and get every question answered.
Travel planning
Our international patient team assists with appointment letters for visa applications, preferred hotel rates near Orchard Road and airport pickup coordination.
Intensive programme
2–4 weeks of daily care: 3D scanning, ScolioAlign™ brace fitting, scoliosis-specific exercise training, decompression and nutrition planning.
Home programme & telecare
Fly home with a structured exercise plan, brace-wear schedule and scheduled tele-reviews. Progress is tracked with ScolioTrack between visits.
Support for Every International Patient
Travelling for care should never be daunting — especially for a parent bringing a child overseas. Our team has welcomed international families for over two decades and supports every step of the visit. For the full checklist, see our International Patient Guide.
Visa & documentation
Clinical appointment letters and supporting documents for medical visa applications, prepared by our team.
Accommodation
Preferred rates at quality hotels and serviced apartments within walking distance of our Orchard Road clinic.
Airport & transport
Airport pickup coordination and simple MRT access — Changi Airport is around 30 minutes from the clinic.
Language support
Multilingual support in clinic, including Mandarin and Bahasa Indonesia, plus translation help for clinical documents.
Local Extended Care vs Overseas Intensive Care
The same clinical protocol, delivered two ways. Patients living near our Singapore, Kuala Lumpur or Surabaya clinics attend on an extended schedule; international patients compress the programme into an intensive visit. Read the full breakdown on our Local vs Overseas Intensive Therapy page.
| Local Extended Care | Overseas Intensive Care | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Patients within commuting distance of Singapore, KL or Surabaya | Patients flying in from overseas |
| Schedule | Sessions spread over weeks to months around school or work | Daily sessions concentrated into a 2–4 week visit |
| Brace fitting | Scanned, fitted and adjusted across routine visits | Scanned, manufactured and fitted within the visit, with adjustments before departure |
| Exercise training | Progressive coaching each visit | Intensive daily coaching until the home programme is mastered |
| Follow-up | Ongoing in-clinic reviews | Structured tele-reviews, ScolioTrack monitoring and optional return visits |
More Than 25 Years of Clinical Milestones
The early 2000s — a mission begins
After his own brother was offered only wait and see or surgery, Dr Kevin Lau dedicates his career to building a better non-surgical path for scoliosis patients, establishing his practice in Singapore.
2009–2012 — regional and international media attention
Features in Complementary Therapy, Ezyhealth & Beauty, Berita Harian, Today's Parents, Lianhe Zaobao, Shape and The American Chiropractor bring patients from across Asia and beyond.
The 2010s — books and apps go global
Dr Lau publishes Your Plan for Natural Scoliosis Prevention & Treatment and companion titles, and launches the Scoliometer and ScolioTrack apps — now with over 1 million downloads worldwide.
The 2020s — regional expansion
ScolioLife® opens clinics in Kuala Lumpur and Surabaya, bringing the same correction programme closer to Malaysian and Indonesian families, and introduces AI-assisted 3D printing for the ScolioAlign™ brace.
2025–2026 — award-winning care
Named Healthcare Company of the Year 2025 and Scoliosis Centre of the Year 2026; Dr Lau is honoured at the Forttuna Awards in Dubai and represents the AWWG at the United Nations ECOSOC.
International Patient FAQs
How long do overseas patients stay at ScolioLife® in Singapore?
Most overseas patients stay two to four weeks for an intensive correction programme. The exact duration depends on curve severity, whether a ScolioAlign™ brace is being fitted, and how quickly the home exercise programme is mastered. Dr Lau confirms the recommended length during your teleconsultation, before you book flights.
Can I start with an online consultation before flying to Singapore?
Yes. Most international patients begin with a digital X-ray review and a Zoom teleconsultation with Dr Kevin Lau. You will receive an assessment of your curve and a proposed programme first — so you travel only when it makes clinical sense.
Do you help with visas, hotels and airport transfers?
Yes. Our international patient team prepares clinical appointment letters to support medical visa applications, arranges preferred rates at hotels near the Orchard Road clinic, and coordinates airport pickup. See the International Patient Guide for the full checklist.
Which countries do ScolioLife® patients come from?
Patients have travelled from more than 50 countries over 25+ years — including Australia, New Zealand, China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, India, Pakistan, Nepal, the UAE, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Germany, the USA, Canada and every Southeast Asian nation. Regional patients can also be seen at our Kuala Lumpur and Surabaya clinics.
Why do patients choose Singapore for non-surgical scoliosis care?
Singapore combines direct flights from over 100 cities, English-speaking clinical care and high medical standards with ScolioLife® 25+ years of specialised experience: Dr Kevin Lau integrated programme of ScolioAlign™ 3D bracing, scoliosis-specific exercise, spinal decompression and nutrition — with documented outcomes published on our Success Rate page. Individual results vary.
Start Your Journey to a Straighter Spine — From Anywhere in the World
Whether you live ten minutes from Orchard Road or ten time zones away, the first step is the same: let Dr Kevin Lau review your X-rays and show you what non-surgical correction could look like for your curve. No obligation, no pressure — just 25+ years of clinical experience applied to your spine.
*Dr Kevin Lau is a Doctor of Chiropractic (RMIT, Australia). Outcomes described are clinical goals; individual results vary with age, skeletal maturity, curve type and compliance.
