About Us
Dr. Susan Halbig, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Susan Halbig is a qualified physical therapist who trained at The University of New Mexico School of Medicine, with a BS in Exercise Physiology. Since completing her doctorate in physical therapy in 2014, she has discovered her passion for continual learning and goal of providing conservative treatment options for those diagnosed with scoliosis in the state of New Mexico.
With four years of pediatric experience and the management of her own scoliosis she is able to provide empathetic treatment that will be individualized for each client. She works together with her clients to empower and encourage self care and conservative management for their condition. She completed her BSPTS Schroth C1 Training in 2016 and BSPTS C2 certification in 2019.
Dr. Karen Pettine, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Karen Pettine is a New Mexico native, University of New Mexico alumna, and bilingual in Spanish and English. She earned her doctorate degree in physical therapy from the University of New Mexico School of Medicine in 2016. Following the completion of her degree, Karen trained at Phoenix Children’s Hospital and Camelback Sports Medicine in Phoenix, Arizona.
She completed her BSPTS C1 and C2 Schroth certification with Dr. Hagit Berdishevsky at Hunter College in New York. She was first exposed to Schroth as a patient herself learning to manage her own scoliosis. This experience led to a passion for assisting others with the management of scoliosis. As a complement to Schroth, Karen is also dry needle certified. She enjoys working closely with each client to help promote life long spinal health.
Antony Kallur, MD
Attending Orthopedic Surgeon- Austin
Dr. Kallur has realized over the years that children are fast healers and are ready to tough it out to get back to their favorite activity as soon as possible. Hence they are extremely motivated, and he tailors his treatment to help them get back soon. Spine fusion requires careful thought, planning and execution. When done well the child heals quickly and Dr. Kallur’s philosophy is to do the least necessary so that function and flexibility are preserved.