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Identity Crisis

September 23, 2019 By Denise Schwartz Leave a Comment

Identity Crisis

Pain and Aging can cause an identity crisis

About Denise Schwartz

Denise Schwartz, PT, IMT, C is the owner of The Manual Touch Physical Therapy. For over 30 years, she has been helping patients reduce pain and improve quality of life using a whole body approach. Denise specializes in chronic pain, spinal conditions, running/triathlon injuries and prevention, balance/vestibular disorders, functional exercise, kinesiotaping, and various non-traditional and traditional & manual therapies. Contact Denise at denise@themanualtouch.com

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Denise is such a talented PT. She is able to evaluate my movements and how I use my body in such detail. Her integrative manual therapy skills are unique and get to the root of my physical problems. Along with her functional movement exercises, her manual skills resolved my pain and made my body move so much more freely. I would highly recommend The Manual Touch therapy clinic if you have alignment issues or orthopedic problems. Included in her services are informative emails with advice for dai… Read more
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I had several issues when I began therapy at The Manual Touch.  My sacrum had rotated;  there was stiffness in the right side of the neck; and pain in the left bicep. Denise did an excellent job resolving these issues.  Besides being very knowledgeable, she is also easy to work with.  I looked forward to, and enjoyed, my sessions with her. If I need physical therapy in the future, I will definitely return to The Manual Touch.
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Having been to “regular” physical therapists over the past few years where nothing helped my pain, I was introduced to Denise by a mutual friend.  Although I have issues that will never leave me totally pain free, Denise has alleviated it with her gentle soft touch.  The exercises she has given me help tremendously!  I’m very thankful to Denise and recommend her highly!
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Before PT:  I had difficulty in walking due primarily to knee pain and was dependent on a cane and/or walker and had no confidence with either aid. After PT:  With the expertise of Denise as my physical therapist, I was guided and taught a series of exercises to increase my mobility of the lower extremities.  She was able to accurately determine the course of treatment. Denise instilled in me the importance of a continuing daily routine of exercises to decrease stiffness and increase my … Read more
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My physician referred me to The Manual Touch and I’ve been going to see Denise there for 5 months now. Initially I went to help me heal from a torn meniscus surgery in my knee. I was also experiencing a great deal of pain in my lower back due to spinal stenosis and a couple herniated discs. I soon learned that all the tightness in my back was not helping my knee heal. Denise taught me exercises that began to loosen up the lower back and hips in general, the knee soon began to heal better and I a… Read more
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When I decided to try the Manual Touch instead of one of the larger therapy companies I was experiencing severe pain in my right arm.  My Physician had tried various methods to help me but after it was determined, by the use of a CT Scan, that I had a tear in my Rotator Cuff, he suggested I try P.T. before resorting to surgery. Because I had heard of very good outcomes from people that had used Denise’s wonderfully healing hands I felt this was the best place for me.  I was right.  She bega… Read more
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This is better than going to the doctor and taking medicine.
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I walked in to PT with severe back and knee pain, I couldn’t even tie my own shoe.  After 45 minutes of Denise’s treatment, I could tie my own shoe with mild discomfort.
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Denise Schwartz is an amazing physical therapist! I work as a cocktail server for 10 hours every shift! And had a lot of lower back pain that was occurring half way during my time at work. After visiting Denise, my back pain at work completely went away! I really loved how she had an app I could use if I forgot the exercises we did. She was professional and you can tell she really cared about her clients. I Would definitely recommended going to her!”
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Denise has worked on areas of severe pain and has diminished them to a tolerable level.
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Our Mission


We believe all body systems and mental/emotional health are connected. We take a whole body approach to discover why patients are not healing and what were the initial causes of their current symptoms. 

Our mission is to use this whole body approach to help patients heal and overcome pain and limitations, resulting in improved quality of life. We also aim to promote wellness in our communities through ongoing education. 
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Testimonials

Denise is such a talented PT. She is able to evaluate my movements and how I use my body in such detail. Her integrative manual therapy skills are unique and get to the root of my physical problems. Along with her functional movement exercises, her m… Read more
I had several issues when I began therapy at The Manual Touch.  My sacrum had rotated;  there was stiffness in the right side of the neck; and pain in the left bicep. Denise did an excellent job resolving these issues.  Besides being very knowl… Read more
Having been to “regular” physical therapists over the past few years where nothing helped my pain, I was introduced to Denise by a mutual friend.  Although I have issues that will never leave me totally pain free, Denise has alleviated it with h… Read more
Before PT:  I had difficulty in walking due primarily to knee pain and was dependent on a cane and/or walker and had no confidence with either aid. After PT:  With the expertise of Denise as my physical therapist, I was guided and taught a series… Read more
My physician referred me to The Manual Touch and I’ve been going to see Denise there for 5 months now. Initially I went to help me heal from a torn meniscus surgery in my knee. I was also experiencing a great deal of pain in my lower back due to spin… Read more
When I decided to try the Manual Touch instead of one of the larger therapy companies I was experiencing severe pain in my right arm.  My Physician had tried various methods to help me but after it was determined, by the use of a CT Scan, that I had… Read more
This is better than going to the doctor and taking medicine.
I walked in to PT with severe back and knee pain, I couldn’t even tie my own shoe.  After 45 minutes of Denise’s treatment, I could tie my own shoe with mild discomfort.
Denise Schwartz is an amazing physical therapist! I work as a cocktail server for 10 hours every shift! And had a lot of lower back pain that was occurring half way during my time at work. After visiting Denise, my back pain at work completely went a… Read more
Denise has worked on areas of severe pain and has diminished them to a tolerable level.
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