California

Hi! My name is Ellie and I am from Los Angeles, California! I love spending time with friends, going to the beach, playing tennis, and reading!! I was diagnosed with scoliosis ever since I was little and I had scoliosis spinal fusion surgery two years ago, which changed my life. I spent four days in the ICU and then continued my recovery at home! Whenever I look in the mirror, and see the long, but no longer red scar that runs down my back, it shows me how far I have come.

I want to give back and grow the scoliosis community! I think it’s super important to have mentors and peers who can relate to what you are going through, and I hope to foster a supportive community. When I was having surgery, I was super scared. I didn’t know anyone else who had scoliosis, let alone anyone my age. When I heard about Curvy Girls, I knew that I wanted to be part of a community that helped other girls with scoliosis not feel so alone!!