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Dealing with an Identity Crisis: “I Can’t Do What I Did 10 Years Ago”

September 23, 2019 By Denise Schwartz Leave a Comment

Multiple times a day I help people view their aging or injured body in a new way. My 75-year-old aunt came to me with knee and back pain. Earlier in the year, she had a total knee replacement of the other knee.  My aunt has always been extremely active. In her younger days, she played […]

Filed Under: Aging, Health & Wellness Tagged With: aging, Health, mindful movement

Creating a Plan for Aging Parents

December 8, 2018 By Denise Schwartz Leave a Comment

Do you have a family member facing ongoing health challenges? Are you being drawn away from your children and/or work to provide care for your parents? Are you worrying about how your parents are managing on a daily basis? Do you know what resources are available to help meet your parent’s needs? Is your parent […]

Tagged With: aging

Navigating the Second-Half of Life

October 19, 2017 By Denise Schwartz Leave a Comment

Many of us are finding ourselves in the “second half” of life.   Navigating each of life’s transitions offers many opportunities to engage our strengths and experiences with the intention to move forward with greater meaning, resilience, and joy.  I’d like to invite you to a seminar where we will take a look at living […]

Tagged With: aging, Life after 40, living well, second-half of life, seminar

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Michael is a 75 year old man seen for long standing IT band pain particularly while sleeping and climbing stairs. “Coming in I was in pain during the day.  With Denise’s help, I have less pain and more mobility.  Denise is terrific and very caring.”
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In 6 visits Denise has taught and evaluated me properly on issues of walking, sitting, bending, reaching and shoulder placement in order to prevent further spinal damage, unlike the previous PT I went to.  She also gave me appropriate exercises which factored in my spinal issues. I started to have less chronic pain doing normal activities throughout my day.  Her attention to my individual spine and daily needs has changed the way I stand, walk, etc. I have begun an aerobic exercise progr… Read more
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I saw Denise for ongoing heal pain as well as an athletic back pain injury. My back pain is gone and my heal pain (which I’ve had for several years) is significantly better so that it doesn’t interfere with activity. The exercises Denise gave me have strengthened my core and will prevent future injuries. Not only that, she provides personalized and attentive treatment the entire visit (much more personalized care than traditional PT centers). I highly recommend Denise!
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I was referred to Denise by Karen Brownlee, my instructor at the Northbrook YMCA.  I had a pain in my right biceps muscle, possibly from trying a biceps dip exercise.  This was after consulting with my orthopedic doctor, who had prescribed two types of medication, both of which were ineffective.  As a result, I continued to have difficulty lifting my right arm beyond shoulder height. I met with Denise and liked that it was just her and no one else.  Having gone through physical therapy ma… Read more
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With improved balance by utilizing Denise’s exercises on a daily basis, I now have reduced the risk of falling and possibly fracturing a bone.  I am grateful for Denise’s expertise. If you have a balance issue I recommend a visit to Denise.
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Denise is the best! 4 weeks before my first marathon she suggested a couple minor tweaks to my form and it immediately improved my comfort and speed. My next run was a 5 miler, and I felt so good that I ran it almost a minute / mile faster. Best run all year. My dreaded 20 miler training run was yesterday, and I ran 15-30 seconds/mile faster, and stayed consistent the whole 20 miles. It gives me quite the confidence boost leading into the marathon. Thanks Denise!
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I want to thank you for professional treatment of my cranial sacral and vestibular condition as a result of my auto accident. I am glad I was referred to you upon asking for someone like yourself who specializes in treating post concussion syndrome.”  
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Denise has worked on areas of severe pain and has diminished them to a tolerable level.
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I felt much better after initial visit and even more so after the second.  I would not have believed I could see such an improvement in how I felt after only two sessions.
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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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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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Michael is a 75 year old man seen for long standing IT band pain particularly while sleeping and climbing stairs. “Coming in I was in pain during the day.  With Denise’s help, I have less pain and more mobility.  Denise is terrific and very … Read more
In 6 visits Denise has taught and evaluated me properly on issues of walking, sitting, bending, reaching and shoulder placement in order to prevent further spinal damage, unlike the previous PT I went to.  She also gave me appropriate exercises whic… Read more
I saw Denise for ongoing heal pain as well as an athletic back pain injury. My back pain is gone and my heal pain (which I’ve had for several years) is significantly better so that it doesn’t interfere with activity. The exercises Denise gave me have… Read more
I was referred to Denise by Karen Brownlee, my instructor at the Northbrook YMCA.  I had a pain in my right biceps muscle, possibly from trying a biceps dip exercise.  This was after consulting with my orthopedic doctor, who had prescribed two type… Read more
With improved balance by utilizing Denise’s exercises on a daily basis, I now have reduced the risk of falling and possibly fracturing a bone.  I am grateful for Denise’s expertise. If you have a balance issue I recommend a visit to Denise.
Denise is the best! 4 weeks before my first marathon she suggested a couple minor tweaks to my form and it immediately improved my comfort and speed. My next run was a 5 miler, and I felt so good that I ran it almost a minute / mile faster. Best run … Read more
I want to thank you for professional treatment of my cranial sacral and vestibular condition as a result of my auto accident. I am glad I was referred to you upon asking for someone like yourself who specializes in treating post concussion syndrome.”… Read more
Denise has worked on areas of severe pain and has diminished them to a tolerable level.
I felt much better after initial visit and even more so after the second.  I would not have believed I could see such an improvement in how I felt after only two sessions.
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
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