About
Alicia
Canos Torres,
PT, MOMT
​ALICIA CANOS TORRES
PT, MOMT
Telephone number: +1 616 229 4500
E-mail: [email protected]  [email protected]
Founder of Spine Dynamics Physical Therapy, LLC
660 Cascade W PKWY SE STE 25,
Grand Rapids, MI, 49315
Rigo Concept BSPTS therapist
 
EDUCATION
Escuela Universitaria de Fisioterapia de Valencia (1985-1988): Bachelor’s in Physical Therapy
Ola Grimsby Institute (1995-1997): Master’s in Orthopedic Manual Therapy
SCOLIOSIS SPECIFIC CERTIFICATIONS:
Katharina Schroth Klinic:
  • Jan 1991: A Kurs
  • Feb 1991: P Kurs, (both done through  Instituto Elena Salva under Dr Rigo)
BSPTS: 
  • Feb 2019: C2 course with Dr Rigo
Rigo Concept BSPTS:
  •  Jan 2025: Bridge Course (Nuria Puidgevall and Monica Villagrasa)
  • October 2025: L3 Course and Advanced Scoliosis Certification (Nuria Puigdevall and Garikoitz Aristegui)
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
APTA + Michigan Chapter + Orthopedic section
APTA Private Practice 
AAOMPT 
SOSORT
SRS
PSSE Association 
 
SPINE/SCOLIOSIS TEACHING AND LECTURING EXPERIENCE
  • 2024 Hanger Clinic Round table, Guest Speaker effectiveness of PSSE and Bracing on moderate to severe curves, literature review
  • 2023 Helen Devos Children’s Hospital: PSSE concept (lecture to the entire ortho team)
  • 2022 Michigan Orthotic and Prosthetic Association: Effectiveness of PSSE, literature review
  • 2021 Hanger Clinic Round Table, Guest speaker effectiveness of PSSE and bracing on mild to moderate curves, literature review
  • 2001- 2009 Grand Valley State University, Adjunct professor on the Introduction to Manual Therapy, and on the Advance Manual Therapy Class for the Spine
 
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
  • 2017 to present: Spine Dynamics Physical Therapy, Providing specialized Scoliosis Care as well as care for Chronic Spinal Conditions
  • 2006 to 2017: Michigan Pain Consultant, Clinic site leader; Treating complex spinal conditions; Developed Scoliosis Program for the practice
  • 2001 to 2006: Rehab Pros, Site leader for outpatient PT facility
  • 1995 to 2006: Spectrum Health, Spine Specialist for all outpatient Physical Therapy offices in the system
  • 2001 to 2009, Adjunct Professor Grand Valley State University for the Manual Therapy Class and Advanced Manual Therapy Class
  • 1994 to 1995: Health Professional International, Providing PT services for different hospital systems
  • 1988 to 1994: Public Health System Spain, Providing PT services for different facilities 
  • 1988 to 1994, founder Centro de Fisioterapia (Moncofar, Castellon