The Founder – Nora Sträter

“Beautiful, talented Nora. Do not forget to be who you are! A creative, inspiring life as an artist is the path for you. Building fragile dreams in this chaotic world to bring joy and healing!”
– Sabina Nordoff (Broadway Choreograher, Eurythmist and student of Martha Graham)

As the founder of NorAlign, and an accomplished clinician, Nora never deviated from first principles.

Key messages on this website echo these sentiments.

Nora was focused first and foremost on the patient. Understand the root cause of a patient’s pain and educate the patient about the best treatment and treatment regime for relief from pain and injury prevention. Nora would often say that the patients with the best results were those that genuinely owned and understood their unique circumstances.

As many will know, the journey to acquire the knowledge and experience that Nora was able to bring to bear was not a straightforward one. In many respects, one might say that it followed the treatment path of the patients NorAlign treated, ups and downs, setbacks and disappointments.

However, persistence and dedication to those core principles paid off both for Nora, NorAlign and the patients.

Patients who have worked so hard together with Nora and NorAlign have shared their individual journeys with us and this feedback has been truly humbling and inspirational in equal measure.

NorAlign will continue to uphold the best of those values that inspired its founder. We will continue to dedicate ourselves to the memory and accomplishments of Nora. To continue to deliver a better, healthier future for patients, where the most excellent medicine of all is teaching people how not to need it!

Nora Sträter

Physiotherapist, MSC

13th July 1977 – 8th June 2022

"I met Nora at one of my lowest time in my life. Just graduated highschool. And had so much pain ranging from my neck to my back. Had no social life couldn’t move or workout couldn’t do much really. Went to many Doctors, Physio, chiros. Everyone told me I had to learn to live with it. Then I went to Nora through many recommendations. She was the only one who told me in my very first consultation with her. That I won’t and shouldn’t live with it and pain is not normal. I felt she made it her mission to make me feel better and get my life back. When I started out with Nora about 6 years ago I hardly was able to move as my body was so stiff and in pain. But she was very very patient with me. We took it so slow. I was with her for 4 years consistently seeing her twice a week. She did not lose hope in helping even if I did she wouldn’t let me. She always motivated me to not give up. Nora helped me go from not being able to move to doing advance level Pilates and schroth exercises. My scoliosis Cobb angle reduced and my spinal rotation went from 5 degrees to 0. I never knew how flexible my body was until I had met her. Now I have No pain and my quality of life is back. I’m able to join fitness classes with my friends and do any physical activity (which I used to avoid) my social life is back and I don’t shy away from making plans. She didn’t just help with my pain but she healed me inside and out. Every single session whether private or group she gave it her 100% best. She was a true god sent. Even when I got better I still chose to continue my sessions with Nora. I would look forward to very session with her. Honestly, she was one of a kind. It’s hard to find someone like her. God Bless you Nora. We miss you dearly. I miss our sessions together. No one can teach Pilates like the way you did. No one can have the same level of passion you had for Pilates, Schroth and especially towards your patients! "

"Nora was a lovely lady, very patient and understanding. She was great at her job. May she rest peacefully."

"My oldest daughter started seeing Nora at age 11 when she still worked at another clinic. Then my youngest also needed therapy for scoliosis, but by this time Nora had opened Noralign! She treated them (and eventually myself as well) until we left the UAE when my girls were 13 and 15. Nora was friendly as well as professional, and worked well kids. Nora had a balance of strength and gentleness, which challenged and encouraged at the same time. She demonstrated not only the “how”, but also explained the “why” of the exercises and corrections. She never let them doubt if they COULD do something!"

"She was a very dedicated clinician. She will be greatly missed"

"Nora was very passionate about her work. She was kind and patient with my daughter and my daughter enjoyed her sessions with Nora. I am saddened to hear of her loss, may she RIP"

"I’ve witnessed Nora on her journey since 2014 until the inception of Noralign. “Blood, sweat and tears” went into launching and growing Noralign. Covid certainly did not make it any easier. With Warren following through, I have no doubt Nora’s vision is being realized"

"Nora helped me a lot with my scoliose and the pain . She was always here to listen to us."

"She is the best in the field in Dubai. Forever in our hearts !!"

"Nora was very welcoming and understood her job and patience. She made sure she understood and listened to us as her patients and encouraged us to be better for ourselves. I will miss Nora and I hope she rests in peace. "

"Always remembered and never forgotten, thank you for all your service to us and our next generation. "

"Amazing clinic! They helped me to understand my scoliosis and now i am much better physically and emotionally thanks to Norah.. highly recommend "

"Nora meant a lot to us ,her passion and dedication to her work was always shining from her eyes.They way she taught my daughter how to keep her body in a correct posture,has benefited in a great way.She was so friendly and kind.My daughter loved her sessions with Nora .We still talk about her and pray for her .She was an unforgettable amazing person.We miss her so much .May her pure soul rest in peace ."

"When I first got diagnosed with scoliosis at the age of 9, my family felt lost and grim. Our doctor instructed us to start physiotherapy immediately, and passed to us Nora’s name; thats how we started working together. Nora was great at working with person’s of any age. I remember people of all ages - elders, young adults, and other kids like myself - visiting her. I trained with Nora until I was 14, and through that time I can confess that she truly transformed my life. Before her, I wasn’t at all athletic, but even after physiotherapy and pilates with her helped me become more active, she encouraged me to go beyond that. I also picked up swimming with her encouragement, which is a sport that now I do professionally on my school team. Even outside of the sphere of health and sports however, she was pleasant to be around. Especially as I grew older and became more mature, it was like we became friends in a way. She was a charming and gentle person which made her quite sociable. Overall, Nora was a very well-rounded woman, dedicated to her career of rehabilitation, while also caring in a deeper level for all her patients. I will always treasure her for the positive impact she has had on my life."

" Nora was a talented clinician and had a special way of connecting with her patients. I'm glad that Nora was able to help me with my scoliosis and back pain. She had a real gift for understanding her patients' needs and helping them find relief."

"We met Nora during what sadly turned out to be the last months of her life. Nora's passion for her craft showed with whatever she did. We were impressed by her knowledge and her care, which left us feeling comfortable with our daughter being in Nora's hands. \n\nFrom our perspective, Nora has left big shoes to fill and it is rare that one person's work is continued by somebody else in a worthy fashion. In our obviously highly subjective view, Kirsten Duthie, while obviously being completely different compared to Nora, is doing a fantastic job and we could not be happier. "

"Nora was full of passion for her work. I would watch her help our 6 year old zeena do the practices with so much love. She was so creative explaining how the spine works. Her clinic is full of details that reflect her personality..allowing kids to draw and express on the walls and introducing Bob the Skelton. You had so many plans in mind Nora and hopefully who ever is taking over noralign will keep the dream go on. Thank you"

"Still remember the first day that I meet Nora; as always wearing white talking calmly; she has that way to keep you calm and confident: calm that’s no matter the problem we will find a way; confident that she will do her best to make it happen; \nIt was a hard year but every week I’m visiting Noralign; I know that she’s watching us from the sky and she’s proud of you all; \nNoralign is continuing with Nora’s spirit; Noralign continues with the same calm, confidence and with a professional and caring team that is happy to continue what Nora started and dreamed of.\nNora was a big loss, but before she leaved she gave everyone a small part of her soul; she was and she will be always a light from the sky as her name."

"Nora was an exceptional human being who was extremely passionate about help children and adults to manage their pain and recover.\nIt was amazing how over the few years she treated me.. My posture improved and by pain was much less.\nI was always amazed by how passionate she was and dedicated to the clinic, even in her last months while traveling for treatment she still went to the clinic and did her classes.\nI continue to come to noralign as what she built and the team she recruited will follow through to continue her legacy. "

The Founder – Nora Sträter

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